BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 25 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy * The Crisafulli Government has delivered its election commitment to upgrade the playground at Clayton Park in Beachmere. * $500,000 investment has transformed the park into a modern, family-friendly recreational space. * Families can now enjoy ne...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 25 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Laura Gerber * Crisafulli Government delivers more than 2,000 corrections officers in less than 24 months. * Milestone delivers on commitment to make Queensland safer and build a strong and capable workforce. * Officers will strengthenfrontline staffing in correctional c...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 25 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Tim Mander * Safer and more reliable roads are supporting communities and industry, with main construction now complete on the first early works project under the $500 million Central Queensland Beef Roads Program. * Athree-kilometre section of Clermont-Alpha Road north of Alpha has now been sealed, improvi...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 25 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Media are reminded of their obligations under section 15A of theChildren (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987. The AFP has laid 115 additional charges on a former Sydney childcare worker as part of Operation Moonbi bringing the total number of charges the man will face to 444. The charges relate to the exploitation of children known to the man, and those who attended five early childhood educatio...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 25 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and the Philippines National Police Editor's note: Images available via Hightail A Central Coast man was sentenced to six years' imprisonment by the Gosford District Court today (25 September, 2026) for watching live online child sexual abuse, with further police inquiries resulting in three children being removed from harm in the Philipp...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 25 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Sydney man was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 18 months, by the NSW District Court today (25 September, 2026) for performing a Nazi salute and making a series of offensive online posts. The man, 28, is the first person sentenced since the introduction of a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 months' imprisonment for performing the Nazi salute. The AFP's National Securit...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 25 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: KIERAN GILBERT, HOST:Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, thanks for your time. This Medicare hack, what's the latest advice that you've got for the Australian people as we go to air this Friday? And specifically in terms of the personal, the question over personal data, I know the investigations are ongoing. Have you got any updated advice as to what you know? ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:The advice...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 25 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Well, thanks so much for the warm welcome back here to Blackstone. We were able to meet during last year's UN General Assembly, and I want to thank you, your team, for all the other investors who are joining us here today. Ihave a very simple message, which is Australia is open for business. We are a great place to invest. We have economic growth that is higher than th...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 25 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: My dear colleagues. This evening I want to talk about the need for nations to work together on the new challenges we face - climate change, emerging technology and the breakdown of international rules. Eight decades ago, the citizens and leaders of our nations made a solemn promise to future generations. Having known the 'untold sorrow' of two devastating global conflicts in their lifetimes, they v...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 24 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * New detector dog kennels boost electric ant fight in Far North Queensland. * Purpose-built 10-kennel facility in Cairns now home to specialised electric ant odour detector dogs. * TheCrisafulli Government delivering better services through a stronger economy and strengthening Queensland's biosecurity fron...