CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 21 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Images of Mr Chamas are available via Hightail. The AFP is appealing for public assistance to locate a man charged with alleged drug-related offences as part of Operation Ironside. An arrest warrant was issued for Hussein Chamas after he failed to appear in Downing Centre Local Court yesterday (20 January, 2025). The AFP identified Mr Chamas, 35, as part ofOperation Ironside and he is allege...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 21 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Sudan-born man is expected to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (21 January, 2025), charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated curfew conditions. The man, 46, was charged yesterday (20 January, 2025) after he was located in Melbourne. It will be alleged he breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa on 14 January, 2025, by failing to observe his residential curfew...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 21 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 03:18 PM Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Cairns champions the state's 20-year tourism masterplan * Queenslanders are having their say on the development of a new 20-year tourism plan to help shape the industry's future. * More than 150 stakeholders to attend Cairns consultation session. * An onl...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 21 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 02:13 PM Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington A Fresh Start for Queensland: Review launched into Blue Card Child Protection System * The Crisafulli Government will deliver critical child safety reform with an Inquiry into the Labor Government's failures of the Blue Card Child Protection System. * The Inquiry de...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 21 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:09 AM Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Laura Gerber Major funding boost for Townsville early intervention program * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to provide Gold Standard Early Intervention to Townsville and fix Labor's youth crime crisis to restore safety to the region. * $1.8 m...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 21 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 09:49 AM Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates $2.8 million supports First Nations-led training and local jobs * 15 projects equipping First Nations job seekers with in-demand skills and training will be funded in the latest round of the Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant program. * $2.8 million has been committed to t...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release: Lake Eacham, a beloved locale just an hour's journey from Cairns, is renowned for its serene waters and ancient rainforest. The visitor amenities are on the brink of transformation - and we seek yourguidance. Nestled within the expanse of the CraterLakes National Park, a World Heritage marvel spanning 964hectares, Lake Eacham is more than a day-use destination - it's an immersive expe...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:29 PM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Crisafulli Government boosts screen culture events across Queensland * 12 screen events and festivals will share in $124,000 to support vibrant events, conferences and workshops across the state. * Screen events supported through this funding round will reach more than 45,000 Queenslanders. * Ap...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Run Army, an annual, nationwide fitness event promoting health, resilience, and well-being through running programs, is returning on to Brisbane and Townsville. Run Army raises much needed funds for charities, such as Queensland Police Legacy (QPL). Our Queensland Police Service officers are dedicated to keeping our community safe and ensuring they feel safe. But there are times when our extended p...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Download Transcript Download Video Watch on YouTube Video media statement, QPS Road Policing and Regional Support Command, Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging every road user to re-evaluate their driving behaviours as the state faces a devastating start to 2025, with more than 15 lives tragically lost on Queensland roads in the first few weeks...