CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and Western Australia Police Force A West Australian man who admitted to downloading and sharing thousands of child abuse material files via free messenger applications has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the Bunbury District Court. The man, 61, was sentenced on Monday (15 September, 2025) after pleading guilty to 10 offences. He ...
SYDNEY, Sept. 17 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to the consultation on a set of minor proposals for instruments relating to section 66 of the Banking Act 1959. APRA's proposals pertained to section 66 exemption and determination instruments that are due to sunset later this year or that require updating to reflect current practice. The consultation response letter, ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is investing $1.1billion to help unlock the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels. This is all about helping to maximise the economic and industrial benefits of the shift to clean energy and net zero. This investment will help ensure we have strong supply chains for the more sustainable fuels that can power our trucks, cargo ships and planes into the fu...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Papua New Guinea and Australia have agreed on the text of a Mutual Defence Treaty, which will be signed following Cabinet processes in both countries. The signing of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty - the Pukpuk Treaty - will elevate the defence relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia to an Alliance. The core principles of the Pukpuk Treaty will include: * a mutual d...
Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 16 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking information or footage of dangerous driving. Police have received multiple reports of a black Holden SS ute driving erratically and dangerously on Cornelius Street, Coombs. The ute is known for being driven at high speeds in the area and doing burnouts. Police are urging anyone who may have information regarding the vehicle, particularly anyone with footage of the vehicle driving dangerously, ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: As part of the celebrations of 50 years of Papua New Guinea's independence, Australia will support the construction of a new ministerial wing for Papua New Guinea's National Parliament. This gift recognises our common understanding of the democratic principles that underpin the modern Australia-PNG relationship, and the role of our parliaments in reflecting the voices of our people. The concept of y...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: PETER STEFANOVIC, HOST: Well, Independence Day celebrations have taken place in Papua New Guinea this morning. Our chief anchor, Kieran Gilbert is there right now alongside a special guest, the Prime Minister. KIERAN GILBERT, HOST:Pete, thank you very much. Joining us is the Prime Minister, who's been a special guest here for the 50th anniversary of independence. And your counterpart, your friend, Ja...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between AFP and Australian Border Force (ABF) A south west Sydney man is expected to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court today (16 September, 2025) charged with allegedly soliciting and possessing child abuse material. The AFP Child Protection Operations team charged the man, 58, on 21 July, 2025 at Sydney International Airport, after receiving a report of crime from...
Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 16 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man following an alleged shoplifting incident at a liquor store in Woden last week. About 1:30pm on Wednesday (10 September 2025), the man entered the store and took several bottles of wine before leaving without making a purchase. Police allege the man has been involved in multiple shoplifting incidents this year, with the total value of stolen items exceeding $3,500. The man i...
Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 16 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 49-year-old Symonston man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after allegedly seriously assaulting a man yesterday afternoon. About 5:30pm yesterday (Monday, 15 September 2025), police received a call from the 49-year-old man stating that another man was lying unconscious at his front door after the pair allegedly got into an altercation. Police arrived at the residence at the Southside Village Caravan Park ...