PRESS CONFERENCE, BRISBANE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY OFFICES

CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: National Accounts, MYEFO, energy bill rebates, housing Jim Chalmers: Today's National Accounts show an uptick in annual economic growth and a stronger and broader private sector recovery. Australia's economy grew 0.4percent in the September quarter to be 2.1percent higher through the year. That means in annual terms this is the fastest growth in 2years. The really encouraging part of these num...


MAN FACING COURT WITH MULTIPLE RETAIL THEFT CHARGES

Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 27-year-old Duffy man will face court today after allegedly stealing from multiple retail stores across the ACT during the past three months. The man is alleged to have stolen or attempted to steal from 13 retail storesin September, October and November. Police will allege the man has stolen items such as an inflatable spa, televisions, a tent, a portable fridge freezer, a BBQ, an outside heater, a range of electrica...


MAN CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE FAMILY VIOLENCE OFFENCES FOLLOWING POLICE OPERATION

Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple family violence offences overnight following a six-hour negotiated surrender. In early November, the alleged actions of a family violence offender were referred to the Domestic and Family Violence Investigation Unit (DFVIU). On the 28 November (2025), an arrest warrant was issued for the man in relation to his alleged family violence offending. DFVIU office...


ACT RECORDS EIGHTH ROAD FATALITY FOR 2025

Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 22-year-old man has died following atwo-vehiclecollision on Brindabella Road this evening. Police and emergency services were called toBrindabellaRoad south of theUriarraVillage about 4.50pm today (Wednesday, 3 December 2025). Initial investigationsindicatethatthe 22-year-old riding a motorbike collided with a Honda SUV. Despite the efforts of witnesses and ACT Ambulance Serviceparamedics, the man was declared deceas...


POLICE SEEKING DASH-CAM FOOTAGE FOLLOWING PARKES COLLISION

Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing isseeking dash-cam footageofa single vehicle collisionthatoccurredin ParkeslastFriday night. About 8:30pm(Friday 28 November 2025), police were called to a single vehicle collision on Kings Avenue in Parkes, where a black Mazda 3sedan, bearingACT registrationYNL44A,had collided with a concrete wall. Members of the publichadearlierobservedthe sedantravelling at excessive speeds before losing control and hit...


QPS DISABILITY NETWORK CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY DURING DISABILITY ACTION WEEK

BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 3 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has celebrated a significant milestone as the organisation's Disability Network marked its first anniversary. Established on 26 November 2024, the QPS Disability Network seeks to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and support for members across the organisation who live with disabilities, whether personally or through loved ones. Over the last 12 months, the Netw...


NATIONAL ACCOUNTS SEPTEMBER QUARTER 2025

CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today's National Accounts show an uptick in annual economic growth and a stronger and broader private sector recovery. Growth in the private sector is picking up pace, powered by the strongest growth in private investment in almost fiveyears. The biggest story in the National Accounts is the very strong growth in business investment and investment in homes. This is a positive and promising result and show...


MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER FOR SANTOSH KUMAR SHUKLA AND OTHERS V/S THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS

JABALPUR, India, Dec. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh High Court issued the following judgment/order on Oct. 31: 1. In all these writ petitions, a common question of fact and law is involved and therefore, they are heard analogously and disposed of by this common order. 2. A common grievance of the petitioners in this batch of writ petitions is with regard to grant of annual increment which became due on completion of one year's service before attaining the age of superannuation. In some of the cases, th...


MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER FOR RAJESH DUBEY V/S THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS

JABALPUR, India, Dec. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh High Court issued the following judgment/order on Oct. 31: 1. In all these writ petitions, a common question of fact and law is involved and therefore, they are heard analogously and disposed of by this common order. 2. A common grievance of the petitioners in this batch of writ petitions is with regard to grant of annual increment which became due on completion of one year's service before attaining the age of superannuation. In some of the cases, th...


MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER FOR KRISHNA KUMAR AGRAWAL V/S THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS

JABALPUR, India, Dec. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh High Court issued the following judgment/order on Oct. 31: 1. In all these writ petitions, a common question of fact and law is involved and therefore, they are heard analogously and disposed of by this common order. 2. A common grievance of the petitioners in this batch of writ petitions is with regard to grant of annual increment which became due on completion of one year's service before attaining the age of superannuation. In some of the cases, th...