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Officers from the Division of Overseas Affairs and Commerce have confirmed they’re offering consular help to the household of an Australian man, Trevor Kjeldal, who died in Ukraine.
A spokesperson mentioned “we ship our deepest condolences to the household and request their privateness be revered throughout this tough time. Owing to our privateness obligations we’re unable to offer additional remark”.
Kjeldal’s household mentioned in an announcement:
“Trevor was a really treasured and cherished member of our household. Our depth of unhappiness at his loss is unfathomable.
“We wish to thank DFAT for his or her ongoing help in bringing him residence to us. At this extremely unhappy time, we’d request that media respect our privateness as we grieve.
The Australian authorities’s journey recommendation for Ukraine stays at “don’t journey” and its potential to offer consular help in Ukraine is extraordinarily restricted as a result of ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, mentioned on Saturday afternoon the demise was “tragic information”.
“I remind people who DFAT’s recommendation is to not journey to Ukraine, it’s a harmful place.
“However my coronary heart goes out to the household and associates of the gentleman concerned.”
Australian man dies in Ukraine – reviews
The ABC is reporting an Australian man has died in Ukraine.
A Division of Overseas Affairs and Commerce spokesperson mentioned officers had been offering consular help to the person’s household.
“We ship our deepest condolences to the household and request their privateness be revered throughout this tough time,” the spokesperson mentioned.
“We’re unable to offer additional remark.”
At a press convention in Brisbane, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, mentioned the person’s demise was “tragic information”.
Police seek for younger boy after two our bodies present in Canberra pond
Police have launched an pressing seek for a younger boy after two our bodies had been present in a Canberra pond, AAP reviews.
Officers are looking out Yerrabi pond in Gungahlin after the our bodies of a lady and a younger boy had been discovered within the water.
Police maintain grave considerations for the lacking boy, who was earlier wrongly regarded as a lacking woman.
Divers have been looking out the water whereas different officers scour surrounding bushland.
With that, I’ll cross you into the succesful palms of Lisa Cox. Get pleasure from your evenings, and thanks for having me.
In Forbes, round 1,000 persons are below evacuation orders, with flood waters anticipated to linger for days.
Taronga zoo investigates wire fence after lion escape
Taronga zoo is investigating the failure of fence fastenings after 5 lions escaped from their enclosure, AAP reviews.
The zoo is ready for a full engineering report however early indications counsel the lions had been capable of depart the exhibit when fastenings on the mesh wire fence failed.
It mentioned in an announcement:
This opening has now been secured, nevertheless the lions is not going to be again out on their primary exhibit whereas we await additional engineering recommendation.
Our absolute precedence is to make sure the security of our individuals and friends and the welfare of our animals.
Whereas the zoo’s intention is to completely full all works essential as rapidly as doable, the precise timing of the works schedule depends on the knowledgeable recommendation we obtain.
If any repairs or reinforcements are wanted, the zoo might want to search approval from the NSW Division of Main Industries earlier than returning the lions to their primary exhibit.
The zoo mentioned the lions, at present in a back-of-house space, remained effectively and had not had any hostile reactions because of their escape.
4 lion cubs and their father had been discovered exterior their exhibit, however away from public areas, on Wednesday morning.
4 returned to their enclosure after about 10 minutes however keepers needed to tranquillise one cub earlier than returning it to captivity.
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When Cameron Brown realized of an thought to tighten Centrelink welfare debt assortment in late 2014, he was “virtually instantly” involved.
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The Centrelink debt restoration thought reminded the mid-level coverage adviser on the Division of Social Companies of the identical observe. And he felt it was not simply doubtlessly illegal however “unethical”.
Take a look at this cheeky celebratory assembly with Deb and Glenn – simply a few on a regular basis Australians – held by the prime minister at present following the information of a pay rise for the aged care sector.
There simply occurred to be a digicam current, which is fortunate!
Right here’s a enjoyable little tidbit to maintain you going this afternoon.
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Central NSW residents urged to preserve fuel amid provide disruptions
Central NSW police have warned residents to preserve fuel and switch off home equipment amid fuel provide disruptions hitting elements of the state.
As elements of Bathurst and the Central West have their fuel provide reconnected following a disruption to regular service, clients within the Oberon … space are urged to preserve fuel and switch off home equipment.
The principle provider of fuel to the Bathurst space, Jemena advise that the fuel provide in Bathurst has now been returned to the secondary primary, which has allowed provide to be returned to Bathurst hospital.
Nursing houses and different weak clients have been prioritised to have provide reconnected.
Jemena crews will proceed to carry out ‘make secure’ works throughout Bathurst at present, forward of restoring fuel to houses and companies. Greater than half of all premises in Bathurst have been visited by Jemena crews.
For security causes, Jemena must interrupt the availability of fuel to clients in Oberon inside the subsequent 24 hours. This may impression all fuel clients in Oberon aside from Oberon hospital, life assist and different clients Jemena has categorised as weak.
Queensland’s transfer away from coal a possibility for brand spanking new financial system jobs, Labor convention hears
Queensland’s plan to maneuver away from coal has been framed as a possibility for brand spanking new financial system jobs as Labor leaders addressed the celebration devoted within the sunshine state.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and federal treasurer, Jim Chalmers, had been within the room because the premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, flagged hundreds of vitality jobs in a speech at Labor’s state convention on the Sunshine Coast at present.
“In the present day we’re launching one of many largest recruitment campaigns to search out 2,300 new staff,” Palaszczuk mentioned.
“Working throughout our six publicly owned vitality corporations, these staff will assist put our vitality plan into motion.”
Engineers, labourers and admin staff are among the many sought-after staff.
Palaszczuk additionally flagged plans to fabricate electrical buses in addition to prefabricated houses for frontline staff in regional Queensland.
However the state opposition wished her to make use of the gathering to push for a 50-50 well being funding break up between the state and commonwealth.
“In the present day the premier has an opportunity to demand Queensland’s justifiable share with the prime minister within the viewers,” the opposition chief, David Crisafulli, mentioned.
“Something quick reveals they’re dropping by the wayside.”
Police seek for baby after lady and boy present in Canberra pond
The our bodies of a lady and a younger boy have been present in a pond in Gungahlin in Canberra’s north.
ACT police are investigating after the our bodies had been present in Yerrabi pond early on Saturday.
Det Supt Corridor O’Meagher, who’s in command of ACT policing prison investigations, mentioned grave considerations had been held for one more baby and a search was below method.
“We’ve got grave considerations for a 3rd individual, one other younger baby who we’re at present trying to find,” he mentioned.
“We’ve got a land search below method and in addition a search within the pond itself to attempt to find that third individual.
“Clearly a tragic scenario, it’s nonetheless very early days and it’s unfolding.”
He mentioned ACT police acquired a name on Saturday morning from a member of the general public who had seen an individual within the pond. Police attended and located the our bodies of the lady and baby.
O’Meagher mentioned the investigation was ongoing and the style and reason for the deaths was not but identified.
“We’re making inquiries with the household of those deceased individuals and so they’re aiding us with our inquiries at this time limit,” he mentioned.
“Our ideas exit to them and in addition to the responding police who’ve needed to cope with this tragic circumstance right here this morning.”
He mentioned counselling had been made obtainable for police and emergency providers personnel.
O’Meagher mentioned anybody with data ought to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.