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Victoria Police issued more than 500 offences to motorists travelling to and from Victorian snowfields last weekend as part of a major road policing operation. Operation Eastern Snow has seen police highly visible and enforcing on roads heading to and from Victoria’s alpine areas, including Mount Buller, Falls Creek and Mount Hotham. “While it was […] The post Victoria Police issue 500+ offences…
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will expand Power and Water’s That’s My Water! Program to Alice Springs to help Red Centre students discover where their water comes from and learn how to save water at school and at home. That’s My Water! gives Year 3 to 7 students a fun, hands-on way to […] The post Water program to be expanded to Red Centre appeared first on Inside State…
The Northern Territory Government has welcomed plans by transportation company, Uber, to launch its rideshare service in Alice Springs. Uber already provides food delivery services through Uber Eats in Alice Springs and is now recruiting local drivers as it prepares to expand into rideshare. The service is expected to commence this year once sufficient drivers […] The post NT Govt on board with…
St George Police have charged six people and seized drugs as part of an investigation into a ‘dial-a-dealer’ network allegedly supplying large amounts of methamphetamine in Sydney’s south. In March, detectives attached to St George Police Area Command commenced Strike Force Chamizal to investigate the supply of methamphetamine across the Peakhurst, Penshurst, Rockdale, Hurstville, Riverwood, […]…
The ACT Government is continuing to progress plans for a new City Police Station and ACT Policing Headquarters. Supported by $3.767 million in the 2026-27 Budget, the project is moving to the next stage of procurement. A Request for Proposal (RFP) process will open this week for shortlisted proponents. This follows the successful Request for […] The post ACT progresses plans for new police HQ…
Applications are now open for the WA Government’s 2027 Digital Public Sector Graduate Program. Led by the Office of Digital Government, the whole-of-government graduate program is designed to attract high-performing science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates and provides a valuable opportunity to build a meaningful career in the WA public sector. Since 2024, the program […] The…
Up to 40 Western Australian public schools have been selected to take part in the 2026 Minister’s Innovation Challenge, which will see students develop innovative solutions to tackle local issues. The Challenge – now in its fifth year – provides an opportunity for year 8 students across metropolitan and regional WA to work in teams […] The post WA schools innovation challenge set to begin appeared…
Northern Territory Police have recovered multiple stolen vehicles and seized drugs, weapons and cash following the execution of a search warrant at a Berrimah residence on Wednesday. Strike Force Trident detectives executed the warrant after receiving information indicating stolen property and illicit drugs were being stored at the residence. The detectives, supported by the Dog […] The post NT…
The Northern Territory Government has introduced new laws to create stronger penalties for drink and drug driving and hooning offences. Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro said the changes are a direct result of listening to Police and understanding their needs. “These reforms are the result of my Government listening to Police on the frontline who have […] The post New NT laws target drink and drug…
A Bill which aims to strengthen firearms security and improve community safety in Tasmania has been tabled in the House of Assembly today. Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis said the Firearms Amendment (Strengthening Firearms Security) Bill will help keep firearms out of the hands of terrorists and criminals. “The legislation supports […] The post Tasmanian firearms…
The Western Australian Government has announced a review into WA Football, which will be overseen by an expert panel comprising former AFL Commission Chair, Richard Goyder; WA Football Chair, Ian Callahan; former WA Football board member, Amber Banfield and David Etherton. The review will precede the next Western Australian Football Commission 10-year funding agreement, which […] The post WA…
One of Queensland’s most respected and long-serving marine rescue units, Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Southport, has today officially joined Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ). The transition recognises and honours the legacy built by the dedicated volunteers who have served the boating community on the Gold Coast since 1969, while positioning the unit for an even stronger […] The post Volunteer…
A radiation sensor designed and built by Western Australian high school students has been tested on an ANSTO ion beam, ahead of its trip to the International Space Station later this year. The Binar Space Program is a research group at Curtin University that, in 2021, designed, built and flew WA’s very first homegrown satellite, Binar. Binar is the Noongar word […] The post Student-built radiation…
Northern Territory Police have charged a 33-year-old man with money laundering following a four-month investigation into the alleged generation and dealing of significant criminal proceeds. Operation Teton commenced in May after detectives from the Northern Territory Police Financial Crimes Section identified significant volumes of money being processed through electronic payment facilities…
The Queensland Government has launched a new strategy to drive stronger business ties with Latin America. The Queensland–Latin America Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-28 identifies mining, energy, agriculture and education as potential growth areas in the trade relationship between the regions. Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates said her upcoming trade mission to…
Queensland Police have charged a driver after he struck a police vehicle while allegedly attempting to evade officers in Petrie Terrace on Thursday night. In a statement, Police said that at around 5pm yesterday, officers from Fortitude Valley Tactical Crime Squad were conducting patrols when they observed a dark grey Volkswagen Golf driving north on […] The post Driver charged after Police…
The NSW Government has announced a roll out of 11 justice system navigators to strengthen specialist support for victim-survivors of sexual violence. As part of the NSW Government’s Strengthening Sexual Violence Justice Responses package, $4.36 million will be invested in the specialist workers who will provide dedicated, trauma-informed support to sexual violence victim-survivors. Backed by […]…
The Queensland Government has celebrated the 23rd year of the Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, recognising and rewarding the state’s outstanding students, teachers, support officers, schools and education partners. Across the State, 28 awards have been presented across seven categories, with each winner receiving $5,000 to…
Capricornia Police District officers have received medals, certificates and awards at a ceremony held in Rockhampton today. More than 120 medals and certificates were presented, including Blue Heart Medals, a Meritorious Service Medal, Emergency Response Medals, a Commissioner’s Certificate, Assistant Commissioner’s Certificates, and Queensland Police Exemplary Conduct Medal and Certificates. This…
