Firefighters reply to mass carbon monoxide incident at Melbourne manufacturing unit
Fireplace Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a mass carbon monoxide incident at a pork processing plant in a Melbourne suburb this afternoon.
Officers stated firefighters arrived round 12.45pm to seek out 60 individuals evacuated from the manufacturing unit in Derrimut, with a number of individuals affected by the consequences of carbon monoxide publicity. Crews offered oxygen to these needing help till ambulance groups arrived.
On coming into the manufacturing unit, firefighters recorded carbon monoxide readings inside at dangerously excessive ranges. They ventilated the power till protected ranges had been reached.
The leak got here from meat preservation equipment inside, FRV stated.
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ACT to grow to be first state or territory to legislate Closing the Hole commitments
An unbiased member in Canberra says he has secured ACT authorities backing to cross a invoice which might make Closing the Hole commitments legislation.
The unbiased member for Kurrajong, Thomas Emerson, stated in an announcement that he had secured ACT Labor help to cross the Public Sector (Closing the Hole) Laws Modification invoice 2025, with minor amendments. It’s set to be debated within the Legislative Meeting on Tuesday.
Emerson stated authorities amendments had been developed in shut session along with his workplace and the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Physique, and would assist make sure the invoice considerably elevated motion and accountability in relation to the ACT authorities’s Closing the Hole commitments. He stated:
For too lengthy, Closing the Hole initiatives have been handled like non-obligatory extras.
We’ve been speaking about Closing the Hole for 20 years, and I imagine the ACT could be the primary state or territory to truly do it.
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Firefighters reply to mass carbon monoxide incident at Melbourne manufacturing unit
Fireplace Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a mass carbon monoxide incident at a pork processing plant in a Melbourne suburb this afternoon.
Officers stated firefighters arrived round 12.45pm to seek out 60 individuals evacuated from the manufacturing unit in Derrimut, with a number of individuals affected by the consequences of carbon monoxide publicity. Crews offered oxygen to these needing help till ambulance groups arrived.
On coming into the manufacturing unit, firefighters recorded carbon monoxide readings inside at dangerously excessive ranges. They ventilated the power till protected ranges had been reached.
The leak got here from meat preservation equipment inside, FRV stated.
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Marles desires to guarantee Australians ‘we’re monitoring our areas of curiosity’
Marles says he’s talking concerning the Chinese language flotilla to guarantee Australians that the nation is monitoring “our areas of curiosity”.
Marles:
We’re not about to offer a working commentary on the actions of all Chinese language navy vessels, however in gentle of the report that was made on Thursday, we thought that it was vital to make these statements and to make them within the correct context.
In order that Australians could be assured that we’re monitoring our areas of curiosity and we’re monitoring the actions of the Chinese language navy.
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Richard Marles declares ‘one of many largest adjustments to defence’ that Australia has seen
Defence minister Richard Marles is talking in Canberra a few main shake-up to the nation’s defence forms. He’s detailing the creation of a brand new defence supply company, an unbiased physique, that may streamline defence procurement.
Marles:
This is likely one of the largest adjustments to defence that we have now seen. It should vastly change how defence operates. It should vastly enhance the standard of the defence spend, and it’ll make it possible for as we spend more cash within the defence price range, we’re doing so in a approach which sees applications delivered on time and on price range.
Pat Conroy, the minister for the defence business, describes the brand new company as the most important reform to defence organisation in Australia “in 50 years”.
It’s all about getting the tools the courageous women and men of the Australian Defence Pressure want into their fingers sooner, whereas offering, as Richard stated, higher bang for buck for taxpayers.
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Australia monitoring Chinese language navy flotilla, Marles says
Tom McIlroy
Defence minister Richard Marles has confirmed Australia is monitoring a Chinese language navy flotilla within the Philippines Sea, amid considerations it might be heading in direction of Australian waters.
The event comes months after a Chinese language naval job group unexpectedly circumnavigated Australia’s shoreline and raised considerations on the highest ranges in Canberra.
Defence is at the moment monitoring the trajectory of the newest navy group, which has the potential to achieve Australia earlier than the tip of the yr.
In February, a Chinese language cruiser, frigate and provide ship made an unannounced journey in direction of Australia, together with conducting live-fire drills within the Tasman Sea. The train compelled industrial plane to alter their flight routes as a consequence of critical security considerations.
Marles says it’s too early to inform if the newest flotilla is headed in direction of Australia. Officers will proceed to trace its progress.
Defence displays all air and sea site visitors round Australian territory, together with within the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and in Asia.
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SA police enchantment for info after threatening emails despatched for practically a yr
SA police have urged the neighborhood surrounding the Glenunga Worldwide Highschool in Adelaide to return ahead with any info after an unknown particular person allegedly despatched threatening emails concentrating on the varsity for practically a yr.
Officers launched particulars of the messages, alleging that an individual utilizing the net alias “Brian Cole” had accessed a shared laptop and used a number of key phrases and distinct photographs within the missives. A few of these photographs included a spider with the varsity’s brand, whereas one other included containers of maple syrup and honey alongside a handwritten word.
Deputy commissioner of police Linda Williams stated the investigation had been dynamic and “technically sophisticated”, including:
We at the moment are taking the step of asking the varsity neighborhood and the general public to help us by sharing some particulars of the investigation. These particulars embrace details about the particular person making the threats, their laptop use habits and a few photographs and handwriting that could be recognisable to those that know the person. …
Any info we obtain could also be a significant piece to this puzzle and assist establish this particular person.
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It’s time to play Whamageddon, essentially the most tough Christmas sport on the earth
Do you like Wham? Do you hate Wham? Are you able to keep away from Wham’s 1984 traditional Final Christmas in any respect prices?
Then Whamageddon is for you.
It’s the primary day of December, and meaning among the challenge-obsessed are hoping to go the longest with out listening to the vacation anthem in any respect, wherever.
Check out among the guidelines right here, there’s nonetheless time earlier than the dulcet tones of George Michael ensnare your ears.
When you’re ready to lose from day 1, right here you go:
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Misinformation blamed as Australian vaccine charges slide
Misinformation, anti-science sentiment and vaccine hesitancy is being blamed for a “worrying” drop in Australia’s immunisation charges, AAP experiences.
The Australian Medical Affiliation is urging Australians to reverse the pattern, warning lives are unnecessarily being put in danger and emergency departments are being stretched too skinny.
Their newest report launched on Monday reveals vaccination charges throughout little one, adolescent and grownup applications, in addition to seasonal flu vaccination, have all dropped.
AMA president Danielle McMullen. {Photograph}: Lukas Coch/AAP
AMA president Danielle McMullen says immunisation prevents between two and three million deaths a yr however misinformation and anti-science sentiment are eroding public belief:
We’re seeing growing international conversations about vaccine hesitancy, and it’s placing lives in danger. Sadly Australia just isn’t immune, and it’s deeply regarding to see declining charges right here, particularly amongst youngsters.
Immunisation protection charges for two-year-olds at the moment sits at about 90%, with protection charges for one- and five-year-olds lowering to 91.63%. The figures are beneath the federal government’s 95% aspirational goal required to attain herd immunity for extremely infectious ailments.
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45 bushfires are burning throughout NSW, with 11 not but contained
Alongside the primary day of summer time, the NSW Rural Fireplace Service says there are at the moment 45 fires burning throughout the state, with 11 but to be contained.
Round 600 firefighters are working to strengthen the containment strains round these blazes, however the company stated afternoon situations are anticipated to deteriorate.
As of 12:00pm, Monday 1 December, there are 45 fires burning throughout NSW, with 11 but to be contained. 600 firefighters are working to strengthen containment strains round these fires. All through the afternoon situations are anticipated to deteriorate additional. https://t.co/SwFG8PzKTA pic.twitter.com/RjjqjAg0fo
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) December 1, 2025
Giant elements of the state have whole fireplace bans enacted, together with Sydney and the Central Coast, Newcastle and the Hunter area and elements of north-western NSW.
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What could possibly be a part of that defence shake-up?
A looming announcement may embrace reorganisation of key companies and the creation of a brand new construction, serving to with Aukus and the federal government’s response to China’s rising assertiveness within the Indo-Pacific area.
On Friday, defence flagged property gross sales from an audit of holdings across the nation. Defence at the moment owns practically 3m hectares of land, together with 70 main bases, 28 airfields, and greater than 60 wharves.
Property gross sales may assist present land for brand new housing and fund new prices from inside the division.
Marles has already flagged dwindling endurance with main tasks working additional time and over price range, pointing to about 30 tasks working a mixed 97 years late.
Individually, the Division of the Prime Minister and Cupboard has added a brand new division to deal with Aukus preparations. It will likely be headed by appearing deputy secretary Kendra Morony.
Further reporting by Sarah Basford Canales
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Main shake-up to defence forms within the works
Tom McIlroy
The federal authorities is making ready to announce a significant shake-up to the nation’s defence forms, in a bid to cease main value blowouts and streamline operations.
Because the Trump administration pushes for Australia to spend as a lot as 3.5% of GDP on defence and Labor prepares to spend greater than $360bn on the Aukus nuclear submarines settlement, in June the defence minister, Richard Marles, stated the reform agenda can be broad.
He promised “every thing is on the desk” for adjustments, together with within the $56bn defence division, the Australian Defence Pressure and different companies.
The adjustments are anticipated to see present companies together with the naval shipbuilding and sustainment group, the guided weapons and explosives ordinance group and the potential acquisition and sustainment group merged.
It’s anticipated surplus defence land will probably be offered off, probably together with the Victoria Barracks website in Brisbane and Spectacle Island on Sydney Harbour.
Richard Marles, left. {Photograph}: Hollie Adams/Reuters
– Further reporting by Sarah Basford Canales
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Truck driver jailed for Melbourne bus crash
A truck driver has been jailed for greater than 12 years after crashing into a college bus and severely injuring many college students, AAP report.
Brett Michael Russell, 63, collided with the again of a bus carrying 32 individuals, together with 27 Loreto Faculty Ballarat college students, in September 2022.
The scholars and academics had been on their approach to Melbourne airport to journey to the US for a Nasa camp.
Nobody died within the crash however a lot of the passengers had been taken to hospital and 10 of them suffered critical accidents together with spinal fractures.
Russell in October pleaded responsible within the Victorian county courtroom to 12 offences, together with 10 counts of negligently inflicting critical harm.
He admitted he knew the brakes of his 62-tonne car had been defective earlier than he received behind the wheel on September 21.
However his barrister argued Russell’s actions after the crash, together with early admissions to police concerning the brakes and his responsible pleas, confirmed his “elementary decency”.
In sentencing Russell to 12 years and 9 months’ jail, Choose Michael O’Connell accepted the 63-year-old had been frank with investigators and was profoundly remorseful.
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Puberty blockers evaluate handed to Queensland authorities however will not be made public
Queensland’s evaluate of gender affirming care has been acquired by the state authorities.
Well being minister Tim Nicholls introduced the evaluate in January, and banned prescribing of puberty blockers and hormone remedy within the state’s public hospitals. The ban was later discovered to be illegal, however has been reimposed.
“The Vine report was acquired yesterday in accordance with its phrases, and it’s a really prolonged report, and it is going to be thought of by cupboard in the end,” Nicholls stated on Monday.
“As I’ve stated all alongside, that’s a matter that will probably be thought of by cupboard, and as soon as cupboard is taken into account, we’ll be making bulletins”.
The federal government has not dedicated to releasing the report back to the general public. Nicholls stated there had been no choice made both approach. The minister refused to offer a timeline for when it will decide concerning the report.
“I think about it is going to be thought of in pretty immediate time, however as I say it’s an enormous doc. We solely received it yesterday. It’ll take time to learn by way of it. It’ll be time to know what it recommends, after which time for consideration by cupboard,” he stated.
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Hero diver set to affix SA restoration effort
Thai cave hero Richard Harris is reportedly set to affix a mission to recuperate the physique of a person who died whereas cave diving in South Australia.
SA Police confirmed on Sunday a 65-year-old man from Victoria had drowned whereas diving Tank Cave, within the state’s south-east, and {that a} restoration operation with Water Operations Unit officers was beneath approach.
“There are not any experiences of another accidents and there are not any security considerations concerning the incident,” police stated in an announcement.
ABC reported right this moment that Harris would be a part of a crew of about six specialist cave divers to navigate the complicated cave system. The Cave Divers Affiliation of Australia describes Tank Cave like this:
The small floor lake leads to an intensive, maze-like system with over 7km of dive-able passage – this makes it one of many longest underwater caves in Australia.
You may learn extra concerning the underwater community close to Mt Gambier and the unfolding ecological catastrophe it’s dealing with right here:
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