Law & order

Contentious levy law passes

Michelle Dorian, Tarrangower Times - 23 May 2025

The proposed State Government levy at the centre of a recent community meeting in Baringhup has been passed by the Victorian Parliament ... During her visit to Castlemaine Station, Premier Jacinta Allan responded to a TT query about the timing of the new levy.

The message could not have been clearer: “Scrap the Tax”

The Buloke Times - 23 May 2025

Blake Lee. Thousands of firefighters, farmers and regional Victorians rallied on the steps of State Parliament ... Producing a cacophony of sirens through Melbourne streets during peak hour, fire trucks and volunteer firefighters made the journey from all corners of the state, bringing an estimated 300 fire trucks into the city.

Northern Grampians Shire joins call to scrap ‘outrageous’ Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund

Contributor, ARR.News - 22 May 2025

Northern Grampians Shire Council is standing behind its residents – particularly its farmers – by joining an overwhelming call for the State Government to ‘scrap’ its unjust new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, ESVF ... "I haven’t spoken to one person in favour of this new levy. We are very concerned about how people will cope with this on top of everything else": Mayor Karen Hyslop.

Council relaxes residential caravan laws amid housing crisis

Contributor, ARR.News - 21 May 2025

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has made changes to its local laws to assist those struggling to secure housing by allowing short-term residential use of caravans … Council resolved last month to amend its Subordinate Local Law No. 1.3 to allow temporary residential use of caravans, subject to conditions that manage public safety and amenity.

McBride: Court process does not impact my role

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News - 16 May 2025

With his head lowered and a diary in hand, independent member for MacKillop Nick McBride appeared before the Naracoorte Magistrates Court on May 7 ... faced resident magistrate Koula Kossiavelos for the first time, confronting three charges related to the alleged assault of his estranged wife of three decades, Katherine McBride, on April 10 at a property in the south east.

Farmers angry at new levy

The Buloke Times - 16 May 2025

Carey Brennan. Angry farmers and CFA members from all over Victoria gathered on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on Tuesday to protest the proposed new tax by the State Government.

Police concerned at graffiti outbreak

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser - 16 May 2025

Allora Police are unimpressed with a spate of graffiti across the Allora district. "Over recent months, there has been an increase in the instances of graffiti occurring about the area; not so much in town, but on the outskirts and around Hendon, Deuchar and Mount Marshall," … By-and-large the "tags" are being made on the roadway, but also over road signs.

When the sheriff comes for your super

Trevor Whittington, CEO WAFarmers - 16 May 2025

The Albanese government, fresh from electoral victory and emboldened by a tighter alliance with the Greens, has wasted no time signalling its intentions: the nation’s nest eggs are in its sights with their plans to tax unrealised gains on super accounts over $3m ... It’s a dangerous shift in the philosophy of taxation, and one that poses deep constitutional and legal questions.

VFF slams government over new levy: a blow to farmers doing it tough

Contributor, ARR.News - 15 May 2025

Despite strong opposition from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), the Country Fire Authority (CFA), and farmers from all corners of Victoria, the Allan Labor Government’s proposed Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund has today passed a vote in Parliament. The VFF is deeply disappointed by this outcome and remains gravely concerned about the impact this levy will have on farmers...

Sergeant Jim Richardson brings community focus to Nhill police role

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 14 May 2025

Sergeant Jim Richardson has taken up his new role in Nhill with a clear focus: community connection, education, and proactive engagement. With over four decades of experience in policing, including 31 years based at Goroke, Jim is no stranger to the needs and strengths of rural communities.

Hidden violence – what you told us is happening behind closed doors

Krista Schade, The Riverine Grazier - 14 May 2025

We put out the call, and you answered – hidden abuse is happening right now in our town. "The nice neighbour you have next door - and have known your whole life - isn't always who you think they are behind closed doors," one person told us. "It happens in 'good' families too," said another.

Coercive control – what is it? NSW laws are now tougher

Krista Schade, The Riverine Grazier - 14 May 2025

Coercive control is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. From July 1, 2024 coercive control became an offence in NSW. The criminal offence captures repeated patterns of physical or non-physical abuse used to hurt, scare, intimidate, threaten or control someone.

Robyn to tell of her trauma

The Buloke Times - 13 May 2025

On Friday, October 6, 1972, the unthinkable happened when two men kidnapped seven pupils and their 20-year-old teacher from a little isolated country school in rural Victoria. This school was a little granite building known as Faraday State School 797.

Balranald Shire Council asks for public assistance to stop vandalism

Kimberly Grabham, Back Country Bulletin - 13 May 2025

Balranald grapples with persistent vandalism as latest incident hits senior citizen amenities. The Balranald Shire is once again dealing with the costly aftermath of vandalism, with the latest incident occurring on Saturday, May 10, targeting the Balranald Senior Citizen amenities.

As latest levy targets Regional Victoria – Benham backs “Scrap the Tax”

The Buloke Times - 9 May 2025

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is urging residents within the Mildura electorate to send a message to the Allan Labor Government to dump the controversial new emergency services tax. The Nationals have launched the "Scrap The Tax" campaign ...

Unveiling of South Australia’s first Red Bench

Contributor, ARR.News - 9 May 2025

At a special ceremony held this morning, Port Pirie Regional Council in partnership with the Port Pirie Domestic Violence Action Group unveiled the very first Red Bench in South Australia at the Women’s Keepsake Garden, located in front of the Port Pirie Regional Library.

Lochert Bros hit with $129k fine

Murray Pioneer - 7 May 2025

A Riverland citrus processor has received a $129,000 fine over an incident that saw a worker's arm caught in an unguarded machine. Ramco-based Lochert Bros Pty Ltd was sentenced in the South Australian Employment Tribunal, on 24 April, following a SafeWork SA prosecution.

Community demands change to tackle crime: Anderson

Contributor, ARR.News - 6 May 2025

Communities across the region, concerned about ongoing serious incidents of crime will soon have their voice heard as the Time for Change e-petition hits the NSW Parliament. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said 22,015 people across New South Wales had signed the petition, sending a strong message to the Labor Government.

Reducing crime – More than $500 million for Corrections in 2025-26: Maley

Contributor, ARR.News - 6 May 2025

The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing to focus on keeping Territorians safe by allocating a record $495 million directly to Corrections in the 2025-26 Budget. There will also be additional funding held in contingency to be drawn down to address corrections demand pressures as needed.

Minns Labor Government to reform Victims Registers to ensure victim-survivors of serious crimes receive mandatory notification: Chanthivong, Daley

Contributor, ARR.News - 6 May 2025

The Minns Labor Government will today introduce legislation to the NSW Parliament significantly reforming the state’s victims registers to ensure victim-survivors of serious crimes receive a mandatory notification about their right to sign up as a registered victim-survivor, to receive critical information about an offender.

Young criminals arrested during crime crackdown to start the year: Crisafulli, Purdie

Contributor, ARR.News - 6 May 2025

The Crisafulli Government is continuing its efforts to restore safety to Queensland, with more than 20 deployments of the State Flying Squad into crime hotspots in the first three months of the year. A quarterly snapshot of police efforts to turn the tide on youth crime reveals Police made more than 4,235 arrests of youth in the first three months of the year, laying 18,028 charges.

Court finds gunman not guilty

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News - 2 May 2025

The man charged with the murder of Lucindale police officer Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig was recently found not guilty due to mental incompetence and will not face a criminal trial. The SA Supreme Court made the ruling after a joint request from both the prosecution and the defence.

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