CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 12 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: interest rates decision, productivity, Economic Reform Roundtable PatriciaKarvelas: Returning to the Reserve Bank's decision to cut rates, I want to bring in the Treasurer, JimChalmers. Treasurer, welcome to the program. JimChalmers: Thanks, Patricia. Karvelas: Treasurer, this is the third rate cut this year. How meaningful is the relief this will provide to households that have been burd...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 12 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Sudan-born man is set to appear before Melbourne Magistrate's Court today (12 August, 2025) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated curfew conditions. The AFP charged the man, 38, yesterday (11 August, 2025), after he was located in Melbourne. It will be alleged the man breached one of the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device ...
Belconnen, ACT, Aug. 12 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 29-year-old Hawker man has been charged with aggravated robbery and multiple knife offences after allegedly attempting to rob a bottle shop in Belconnen. About 3pm yesterday afternoon (Monday 11 August 2025) the man entered a Belconnen bottle shop and then left with a stolen item. Two loss prevention officers followed the man and asked for the stolen item to be returned. The man then allegedly pulled out a knife and...
Belconnen, ACT, Aug. 12 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 44-year-old man who was ordered by a court not to be in the ACT has been charged after allegedly ramming a police vehicle while attempting to escape from police. About midday yesterday (Monday, 11 August 2025), police were searching for the driver of a black Volkswagen Tiguan after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with security guards at Australian National University earlier that morning. Police will alle...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 12 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: AGL in conjunction with River Murray Operations announced today that releases from Dartmouth Reservoir will be maintained for the purposes of Electricity Generation. The current discharge at Coleman's Gauge of 1700 ML/d or 1.62 M gauge height will be maintained until 16:00pm Friday 15/08/2025 This release will be reassessed at this time to understand the next change. A further flow advice will be issu...
Pune, August 11 -- Bajaj Markets, a digital financial marketplace, now enables a seamless shopping experience through the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform. This Independence Day, celebrate the spirit of freedom by enjoying the liberty to explore and shop across multiple categories from numerous sellers in one convenient place. Within the electronics category, individuals can explore an extensive selection of products including mobiles, smartwatches, headphones, and other gadget...
India, Aug. 11 -- Mumbai/Bir-Billing, August 11, 2025 - In a truly historic moment for Indian adventure sports,Saesha Mangesh Raut, an 8-year-old girl from Mumbai, Maharashtra, has become theyoungest paragliding pilot in the world, earning her a coveted place in theHigh Range World Records.OnMay 21, 2025, Saesha accomplished an extraordinary solo paragliding flight atBir-Billing, one of the world's most renowned paragliding destinations nestled in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh. Flying at ana...
India, Aug. 11 -- Pune, August 11, 2025 -In a major step towards strengthening law enforcement infrastructure, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation has donated advanced equipment to Pune Police. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji, appreciated the initiative and felicitated Shri CA Abhay Bhutada for his exemplary contribution to law enforcement and community development.Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Chandrakant Patil, Higher and Technical Edu...
India, Aug. 11 -- Jaipur, Rajasthan - In a remarkable achievement for Rajasthan, Jaipur's own Parul Singh has been crowned Miss Ocean India 2025, making her the first contestant from the state to win this prestigious national title. The glittering event was held at the iconic B.M. Birla Auditorium in Jaipur and was organized by the reputed Fusion Group, under the leadership of renowned pageant directors Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra.Parul Singh, who previously secured a place as a finalist in...
SYDNEY, Aug. 11 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) hosted a superannuation industry roundtable focussed on the recent cyber incidents impacting several superannuation entities. During the roundtable, held on 10 July 2025, APRA outlined its observations and expectations on cyber resilience and the uplift required to protect superannuation members and the broader system. The roundtable included c...