AUSTRALIA NOW TOP THREE IN G20 BUDGET RANKINGS

CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The latest data from the IMF shows that Australia has surged up global rankings for best budget management to have one of the three strongest budget balances in the G20, up from 14th under our predecessors. Responsible economic management is a hallmark of the Albanese Labor Government and that's reflected in these new rankings. This is an outstanding result that shows how responsible our budgets are and ...


NSW MAN FINED OVER OPERATING DRONE IN CONTROLLED AIRSPACE

CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Image of droneavailable via Hightail A Sydney man was fined $8000 by Downing Centre Local Court this week (14 April, 2026) after operating a drone over critical infrastructure in Port Botany. Investigations began when AFP officers observed an unmanned drone flying in the Port Botany area on 15 January, 2026. The AFP searched the area and located a Canley Heights man, 26, in a nearby cemete...


ADELAIDE MAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED ONLINE GROOMING AND CHILD ABUSE OFFENCES

CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and South Australia Police Editor's note:Footage of the arrest is available via Hightail AnAdelaideman is expected to appear inAdelaide MagistratesCourt today (16April,2026) chargedafter he allegedly coerced a teenager into producingself‑generatedchild abuse material. The AFP will allege theman, 45, posed as ayouth himself to manipulate ...


SYDNEY MAN CHARGED OVER SUBURBAN WEAPONS CACHE

CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note:images of the seized weapons are available via Hightail A Telopea man is expected to appear before Burwood Local Court today (16 April, 2026) after an AFP-led investigation into the thwarted importation of a single shot pistol. Investigations began in March, 2026, after Australian Border Force (A...


FIRST FUEL SHIPMENTS SECURED UNDER NEW STRATEGIC RESERVE POWERS

CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Labor Government has secured approximately 100 million litres of additional diesel for Australians, with two shipments coming from Brunei and South Korea. This is the first ofthe expected shipments of fuel secured under the Government's new Strategic Reserve powers. Under these new powers, Export Finance Australia (EFA) has partnered with Viva Energy to make this purchase of more than 5...


JOINT STATEMENT ON ENERGY SECURITY

CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Malaysia and Australia are deeply connected and share a longstanding friendship supported by our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We have a common interest in ensuring our region's prosperity, security, stability and economic future. Our close relationship is grounded in strategic trust, and a mutual commitment to open markets and rules-based trade. Australia and Malaysia share deep concern over...


CHAIRMAN DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD Issues ‘NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DECLARE DIVIDEND - 5.6.65(1)’

Australia, April 17 -- CHAIRMAN DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD (ACN: 603659169) has issued a ‘NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DECLARE DIVIDEND - 5.6.65(1)’ on April 16. The following are other related details: Status: In Liquidation Appointee/Solicitor: Con Kokkinos For more details, visit: https://publishednotices.asic.gov.au/browsesearch-notices/notice-details/CHAIRMAN-DEVELOPMENTS-PTY-LTD-603659169/df1f3327-c2f5-4f50-8cd5-6b8e1aecb259 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


230 CLAT 2026 and AILET 2026 Toppers Felicitated by Law Prep Tutorial Delhi NCR at - Fateh 2026

India, April 15 -- Law Prep Tutorial (LPT), a leading CLAT coaching institute in Delhi NCR, honoured over 230 CLAT 2026 and AILET 2026 toppers at its flagship annual event Fateh 2026-a grand celebration of academic excellence in law entrance preparation.With participation from students across 17 states, the event highlighted LPT's growing national presence and consistent results in CLAT, AILET, and other law entrance examinations.The ceremony featured a total prize ...


Australia: ConnectOS Owns Trademark for 'CONNECTOS' and 'LTRS C,EXTENDED & O FORM INFINITY SYMBOL,BROKEN'

Australia, April 15 -- ConnectOS Pty. Ltd., owns the trademark (2582886) for 'CONNECTOS' and 'LTRS C,EXTENDED & O FORM INFINITY SYMBOL,BROKEN' till Sept. 2, 2035. Status: registered: Registered/protected Class: 35 [administrative services; administration of business payroll for others; employment recruiting services; human resources administration; human resources consultancy; human resources consultation; office functions; administrative services [office functions]; administrative services [o...


Australia: Darren Nobile Owns Trademark for 'HEAVEN SENT'

Australia, April 15 -- Darren Nobile, owns the trademark (2582891) for 'HEAVEN SENT' till Sept. 2, 2035. Status: registered: Registered/protected Class: 38 [video messaging; video streaming] Type of Mark: Word Date of Acceptance: Oct. 20, 2025 Registration Advertised: April 14 For further details contact Trademark Planet Ltd. . The original document can be viewed at: https://search.ipaustralia.gov.au/trademarks/search/view/2582891. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....