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Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

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Issue date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

On Thursday 14 May 2026, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold a public hearing as part of its Inquiry into the role of Australia’s international development program in preventing conflict.

The Subcommittee will continue its examination of how Australia’s development cooperation contributes to conflict prevention and stability, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected settings across the Indo-Pacific region.

Chair, the Hon Tim Watts MP, said the Subcommittee hopes to gain valuable perspectives from two organisations working at the intersection of humanitarian response, delivery of development assistance, and conflict prevention – the World Food Programme and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

‘Witnesses from these organisations can offer important insights into how food security, mediation, and dialogue can help address the drivers of conflict and build more stable and resilient communities across our region,’ the Chair said.

The Subcommittee expects to hold further public hearings in June.

Further information, including the full terms of reference, is available on the inquiry webpage.

Public Hearing Details

Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 8:00 – 9.00 am (AEST)
Venue: Committee Room 1R3, Parliament House, Canberra

The hearings will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

Media enquiries

Laura Green, Office of the Hon Tim Watts MP
Phone: (03) 9687 7661

For background information

Committee Secretariat
Phone: (02) 6277 2313
jscfadt@aph.gov.au

For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Source: Tasmania Police

Three charged over stolen vehicle evade

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 – 9:35 am.

Three people have been charged after a BMW iX3 was stolen from Kings Meadows last night, before being intercepted by police and recovered in Latrobe.
The vehicle was reported stolen and police were notified of it being driven dangerously on the Bass Highway at Westbury about 8.30pm.
Officers from northern and western districts responded, using road spikes to intercept the vehicle after the driver reportedly failed to stop for police.
The vehicle then continued to travel on the Bass Highway towards Devonport, before coming to a stop near the Mersey Community Hospital.
The three occupants ran from the vehicle and were quickly apprehended by police.
An 18-year-old man was charged with aggravated evade, stealing and drink driving offences and two 18-year-old women were charged with stealing, breach of bail and trespass.
All three will appear in court at a later date.
Police are calling for further information about the incident, and anyone with dashcam or other relevant footage of a white BMX iX3 travelling on the Bass Highway about 8.30pm last night is asked to contact police and quote OR805229.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.

Source: Tasmania Police

Man remains in custody over Invermay incident

Monday, 11 May 2026 – 3:26 pm.

A man remains in custody following an incident at Invermay yesterday where a car containing three dogs was allegedly stolen.
Police received multiple calls on Sunday afternoon from members of the public reporting the stolen vehicle driving erratically in different locations between Invermay and George Town.
Police attempted to intercept the vehicle on the East Tamar Highway before the driver allegedly evaded officers.
Spikes were successfully deployed at Newnham where the driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.
The 30-year-old Mayfield man was arrested this morning at Lalla after he allegedly evaded police in a second stolen vehicle.
Both vehicles have been recovered by police. 
Investigations are ongoing, with the man continuing to assist police with their inquiries.
No charges have been laid at this stage.
The three dogs were safely returned to their owner after they were located by members of the public.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

Source:

Issue date: Monday, 11 May 2026

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport’s inquiry into local government funding will hear from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water tomorrow.

The Committee wants to better understand how the department manage their important roles in the financial sustainability of local governments in Australia contending with climate change, and matters relating to the environment, heritage, sustainable energy use and water.

Committee Chair, Mrs Fiona Phillips, said “the Committee will be particularly interested in hearing about support provided by the department for local governments through its programs, including the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and the Reef Guardian Councils Grant Program”.

The Urban Rivers and Catchments Program is a tied, project-based grant program, which provides funding to projects that improve waterways across urban, outer-urban and regional centres, with local councils being a key recipient. In their submission to the inquiry, the department outlined that $85 million of this $200 million program across 2022-28 will fund local governments directly (across 41 projects), with individual project funding ranging from $189,000 to $10 million.

Through the Reef Guardian Councils Grant Program, the department also funds 19 councils to complete local, place-based activities for the protection and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.

An additional program – the Local Environmental Projects Program – has allocated nearly $20 million for local governments, with current projects including those with the Greater Bendigo City Council to revitalise Bendigo Creek, the City of Vincent to support biodiversity in Hyde Park, and the City of Kwinana to support tree planting.

The Committee will explore what barriers and inefficiencies local governments encounter when applying for and accessing this funding, and how the Commonwealth might be able to enhance the productivity, coordination, and overall effectiveness of funding delivered to local governments.

Further information on the inquiry, including the terms of reference and how to contribute, is available on the Committee’s website.

Public hearing

Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Committee Room 1R3, Parliament House, Canberra

A program for the public hearing is available on the inquiry website. A live broadcast of the hearing will also be available on the APH website.

Media inquiries

Mrs Fiona Phillips, MP
Media Adviser: Katrina Condie 0437 662 967

For background information

Committee Secretariat
02 6277 2232
rdit.reps@aph.gov.au

For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and find details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track this Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

An 82-year-old woman has been found safe after being reported missing in Yulara yesterday afternoon.

Around 12pm, the 82-year-old tourist was noticed missing by family members from a hotel in the Yulara township, Northern Territory.

The Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) was notified around 2:40pm after initial searches by family failed to locate the woman. The NTPF’s Search and Rescue Section (SRS) was stood up and initiated a coordinated search operation.

Shortly before 5pm, the missing woman was located alive in bushland, approximately one kilometre from the township and around 100 metres from a roadway.

She was assessed at the local clinic and reunited with family.

Search Mission Coordinator for the incident, Senior Constable Michael Bishop of the SRS said, “The harsh environmental conditions in the region can pose significant risks, and all persons should ensure they are adequately prepared when travelling in remote areas of the Territory.

“I would like to praise the swift and coordinated response of local police, Northern Territory Fire and Rescue members, and Yulara resort staff, whose efforts contributed to the successful outcome.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 19-year-old male has been charged in relation to an assault that occurred in Alice Springs on Friday evening.

At 10:50pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a 55-year-old male had been assaulted on Todd Street.

It is alleged a 19-year-old male struck the victim to the head from behind causing him to fall to the ground and hit his head on the pavement. When the victim stood back up, the offender allegedly again struck him to the head multiple times resulting in him losing consciousness for a brief period of time.

Members of the public rendered assistance until St John Ambulance arrived.

Police responded and CCTV was reviewed, and the 19-year-old offender was located and arrested nearby.

He has since been charged with Recklessly endanger serious harm and Resist police in execution of their duty. He was remanded in custody to appear in court today.

Anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour is urged to contact police on 131 444. In an emergency, dial 000. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a robbery and the theft of a motor vehicle on Sunday night in Lajamanu Community.

Around 7:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre received reports of a robbery and subsequent stolen bus in Lajamanu Community. It is alleged the victim was confronted in his driveway by 6-7 male youths throwing rocks and threatening him with large sticks, demanding the keys for his vehicle.

Police later received multiple reports of the vehicle driving dangerously within the community.

At 9:00pm, police recovered the stolen motor vehicle on the Tanami Highway; the offenders had fled the scene.

The vehicle was severely damaged and inoperable.

Acting Senior Sergeant John J Gregory said: “The vehicle is a critical asset within the community; a specially fitted wheelchair assessable minibus used within the community for transporting patients to dialysis treatment.

“Local police and Strike Force Cerberus are currently investigating the matter and call on anyone with information about the incident to contact police on 131444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”