The quake, centred in the township of Maydena, prompted more than 100 \u201cfelt reports\u201d to the agency. One resident of the town of Strathgordon described<\/a> the event to the ABC as a like a \u201creally loud thunderclap that shakes the house and shakes your internals almost\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIt carried on for a lot longer than a normal thunderclap\u201d, the resident, Sarah, told ABC Radio Hobart.<\/p>\n Region: Maydena, TAS \u2014 EarthquakesGA (@EarthquakesGA) September 24, 2025<\/a>Share<\/a><\/p>\n Albanese has finished speaking (and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is up).<\/p>\n For our full report on the speech, Tom McIlroy has you sorted:<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Albanese to UN: \u2018We must choose to succeed together rather than risk failing alone\u2019 Albanese says it is time to reform the UN, to make the institution stronger around the world. He told the general assembly:<\/p>\n Times change, nations and regions change with them. But the ideals and imperatives that built this place are timeless.<\/p>\n More than ever, we must trust in each other\u2019s humanity. More than ever, we must choose to succeed together rather than risk failing alone. More than ever, we must work to see the promises of this place deliver real progress for the people we serve.<\/p>\n We all have a part to play \u2013 and Australia, just as we always have \u2013 will always play our part.<\/p>\n Anthony Albanese speaks at the UN general assembly: \u2018Australia \u2026 will always play our part.\u2019 Photograph: Leonardo Mu\u00f1oz\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a020.37 EDT<\/p>\n Albanese told the UN that Australia has a proud record on the advancement of women\u2019s and girls\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n As one of the world\u2019s oldest democracies \u2013 and one of the first where women could vote in elections and stand for parliament, Australia knows societies and economies are stronger when they draw on the talents of all their citizens.<\/p>\n Indeed, it was an Australian, Jessie Street, one of just eight women among the 850 delegates in San Francisco in 1945 who insisted that the UN Charter make specific mention of sexual discrimination.<\/p>\n Because, she said: \u2018Where the rules are silent, women are not usually considered.\u2019<\/p>\n That is why Australia proudly works to promote education, economic opportunity and empowerment for women and girls around the world.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a020.33 EDT<\/p>\n Australia will meet its 2030 climate target, Albanese tells UN Speaking at the UN in New York, Albanese says Australia will meet its 2030 climate targets.<\/p>\n Experts believe the federal government needs to boost investment in wind and solar developments, as well as transmission infrastructure and storage systems, to meet the upcoming climate targets.<\/p>\n Albanese said:<\/p>\n Australia is acting to meet the environmental challenge of climate change while working to seize and share the economic opportunities of renewable energy.<\/p>\n We will meet our 2030 target of 43% emissions reduction on 2005 levels. Last week we set our target for 2035: cutting emissions by 62 to 70%.<\/p>\n Albanese said the government\u2019s target is ambitious, but \u201cimportantly it is achievable.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a020.15 EDT<\/p>\n PM calls for Australia to gain temporary seat on UN security council<\/p>\n Albanese revived Australia\u2019s bid for a temporary seat on the UN security council in 2029-30.<\/p>\n Originally launched by the Turnbull government way back in 2015, the bid would give Australia a vote on the UN\u2019s most powerful body.<\/p>\n The United Nations is much more than an arena for the great powers to veto each other\u2019s ambitions.<\/p>\n This is a platform for middle powers and small nations to voice \u2013 and achieve \u2013 our aspirations.<\/p>\n Anthony Albanese speaks during the general assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City. Photograph: Leonardo Mu\u00f1oz\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a020.15 EDT<\/p>\n Albanese begins major speech at UN general assembly Anthony Albanese told the UN general assembly that all countries can bring new strength to the organisation\u2019s enduring mission.<\/p>\n We all have a role to play in making sure that the system, which has enabled the rise of new powers, safeguards the rights and aspiration of every nation big and small.<\/p>\n The chamber is about half full for Albanese\u2019s address, which got under way after 8pm, New York time.<\/p>\n For Australia, this means investing in our capabilities and investing in our relationships. Investing in development, in defence and in diplomacy.<\/p>\n To strengthen the security of our region, to support the sovereignty of our neighbours and to contribute to the cause of peace beyond the Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a020.06 EDT<\/p>\n Watch live as Anthony Albanese addresses the UN general assembly<\/p>\n Albanese next up at the UN general assembly<\/p>\n Anthony Albanese is about to deliver Australia\u2019s national address to the United Nations general assembly in New York, the last item on the agenda for the first leg of his 11-day overseas trip.<\/p>\n The foreign minister, Penny Wong, along with climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, communications minister Annika Wells and Albanese\u2019s partner Jodie Haydon are all in the general assembly chamber for the speech.<\/p>\n We expect the speech to go for about 15 minutes, but leaders can speak as long as they like in this address. The longest statement on record was by VK Krishna Menon of India. He spoke for almost eight hours in 1957, over three separate sessions.<\/p>\n Albanese heads to London tomorrow, before a quick visit to the United Arab Emirates on the way back to Australia next week.<\/p>\n Prime minister Anthony Albanese. Photograph: Lukas Coch\/EPAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a020.02 EDT<\/p>\n Nine Entertainment appoints Peter Tonagh as new chair Peter Tonagh, a former deputy chair of the ABC, has been appointed chair of Nine Entertainment, Australia\u2019s largest media company has told the ASX.<\/p>\n Tonagh replaces Catherine West as chair of Nine, which publishes newspapers including the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald and owns TV, radio and digital assets.<\/p>\n West said:<\/p>\n It has been a privilege to be part of the leadership of this iconic Australian company for almost 10 years, most recently as chair and deputy chair. Nine is part of Australia\u2019s fabric and plays a critical role in preserving our democracy, nurturing our culture and shaping our national identity.<\/p>\n Tonagh\u2019s career has included senior appointments at Foxtel (as CEO), News Corp Australia and REA Group.<\/p>\n Tonagh said:<\/p>\n I will be working closely with the board and management to drive value for all shareholders over the long term.<\/p>\n Peter Tonagh, seen in 2015. Photograph: David Moir\/AAP<\/p>\n West replaced former the Liberal treasurer Peter Costello who resigned \u201ceffective immediately\u201d<\/a> days after he was accused of assaulting a News Corp journalist at Canberra airport.<\/p>\n Costello dismissed the allegations at the time, saying \u201cthere was no assault\u201d and that the journalist Liam Mendes \u201cfell over an advertising placard\u201d.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.59 EDT<\/p>\n Car thefts and retail thefts rise significantly in Victoria<\/p>\n Theft continues to be the fastest growing and most common crime in Victoria.<\/p>\n In the latest Victorian crime stats, theft from motor vehicles increased significantly, with 86,351 offences recorded in the year \u2013 a rise of 24,409 offences, or 39.4% on the previous year.<\/p>\n Number plates were the most commonly stolen item, making up almost 40% of all thefts from vehicles, with 32,481 offences \u2013 an increase of 10,750 or 49.5%.<\/p>\n Motor vehicle theft also surged, reaching 33,018 offences \u2013 an increase of 9,786, or 42.1% \u2013 marking the highest level since 2002.<\/p>\n Breaches of family violence orders rose to 64,713 offences, an increase of 9,252, or 16.7%, as Victoria reached a record total of 106,427 family violence incidents \u2013 up by 7,617 incidents or 7.7%.<\/p>\n Theft from retail stores continues to rise persistently, with 41,667 offences recorded \u2013 an increase of 9,004, or 27.6%.<\/p>\n Theft (other) was the fifth fastest-growing offence category, with 58,593 offences \u2013 up by 7,931, or 15.7%. Within this category, petrol was the most commonly stolen item, accounting for 5,891 offences \u2013 an increase of 1,188.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.32 EDT<\/p>\n Victoria’s crime rate rises by 13.8% as thefts increase Victoria\u2019s crime rate has increased again \u2013 by 13.8% \u2013 with theft the biggest driver.<\/p>\n The Crime Statistics Agency on Thursday released data showing 638,640 criminal offences were recorded in Victoria in the 2024\/25 financial year \u2013 an increase of 86,587 offences or 15.7%. When adjusted for population, the crime rate per 100,000 people was 8,998.9, marking a 13.8% rise.<\/p>\n It is marginally smaller than the increase recorded in the previous quarter of 15.2%, but Victoria police\u2019s deputy commissioner for regional operations, Bob Hill, said it was still unacceptably high:<\/p>\n As a society, we simply cannot allow the level of crime we are seeing to become normalised and accepted \u2013 every Victorian deserves to feel safe in their home, within the community and on the roads. Victoria police is tackling these issues head on.<\/p>\n Our members are doing exceptional work to resolve these crimes. But it must be said \u2013 the number of arrests we are seeing reflects an unacceptable level of offending.<\/p>\n Photograph: AAPShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.34 EDT<\/p>\n PM looking forward to meeting Trump next month<\/p>\n Anthony Albanese says he is looking forward to visiting Donald Trump at the White House next month, after the pair met for the first time<\/a> in New York overnight.<\/p>\n The US president hosted world leaders visiting for the UN general assembly and Albanese took the opportunity to snap a selfie with Trump. The pair did not have a formal meeting in New York, and will instead have a stand-alone bilateral discussion in the Oval Office.<\/p>\n Anthony Albanese with Donald Trump. Photograph: Anthony Albanese\/Instagram<\/p>\n The Aukus nuclear submarines deal, trade tariffs and defence spending will feature heavily in the conversations on 20 October.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a very warm and engaging chat,\u201d Albanese said. \u201cI tend not to broadcast private discussions but it was very welcome, and we look forward to a further discussion in a few weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Macquarie will pay thousands of members who invested in failed Shield Master Fund<\/p>\n Macquarie Investment Management will pay thousands of members who invested their retirement savings in the failed Shield Master Fund<\/a>, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (Asic) said this morning<\/a>.<\/p>\n Macquarie admitted to contravening the Corporations Act, and said it would pay members 100% of the amounts they invested in the Shield fund, minus any amounts they withdrew. As a superannuation trustee, Macquarie oversaw about $321m in super investments into Shield by about 3,000 members between 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\n Sarah Court, the deputy chair of Asic, said in a statement:<\/p>\n This is an important outcome that stems the significant losses that threatened thousands of members\u2019 retirement savings after they used Macquarie\u2019s platform to invest their super in Shield.<\/p>\n Many members thought their funds were safe when they used Macquarie\u2019s super platform to invest in Shield, which had no track record.<\/p>\n Macquarie said the payment will \u201celiminate the necessity for investors to wait for a likely complex multi-year process as Shield liquidators Alvarez & Marsal continue to pursue recovery of funds\u201d, adding:<\/p>\n Macquarie\u2019s decision to devote resources to achieve this outcome recognises Shield\u2019s unique circumstances, notably the scale of the issue, its material impact on many investors and their limited access to recourse from the many different entities which played a role. The approach of providing immediate certainty and an improved outcome for investors benefits all parties.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.10 EDT<\/p>\n Incoming NSW police commissioner hopes to be judged on \u2018performance\u2019<\/p>\n Mal Lanyon, the incoming commissioner of New South Wales police, said he hopes to be judged on his performance in his role leading the agency, not by incidents in his past.<\/p>\n Lanyon was named as the successor to Karen Webb yesterday and will begin his role on 1 October. As Guardian Australia\u2019s Jordyn Beazley reports, he faced intense questions yesterday<\/a> over two incidents: a 2021 episode where he was found collapsed near Goulburn\u2019s \u201cBig Merino\u201d sculpture, after he was reportedly \u201csmashed\u201d and had a run-in with paramedics who were called to help him.<\/p>\n He also recently made an admission<\/a>, following a complaint to the police watchdog, that he taken his wife and another couple aboard an operational police boat for New Year\u2019s Eve in 2023.<\/p>\n Layton said he had been \u201cas open and honest as I can about those incidents\u201d, telling RN Breakfast:<\/p>\n This is the type of job, because of its prominence, because the community rightly expects to be kept safe, the police commissioner\u2019s role is always one that is appropriately scrutinised. My focus is very much on leading the organisation to make sure we do keep the community safe. That would be my focus.<\/p>\n I would hope to be judged on my performance in that role and the performance of the New South Wales police force going forward.<\/p>\n Mal Lanyon has been appointed to lead the NSW police force. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi\/AAPShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.00 EDT<\/p>\n NSW arts minister says federal government \u2018open minded\u2019 on tax reform for creative sector<\/p>\n John Graham, the New South Wales arts minister, spoke to RN Breakfast this morning after government data showed Australia\u2019s cultural and creative industries delivered more than $67bn to the national economy<\/a> in 2023\/2024.<\/p>\n Government and industry leaders are meeting in Sydney today<\/a> to discuss tax reform for the creative sector to help support the industry. Graham said while there are no guarantees about what could come out of the meeting, it\u2019s good the federal government is \u201copen minded\u201d and recognises there is a need for change.<\/p>\n Graham said:<\/p>\n Even with increased arts funding, because of the actions of other countries we can\u2019t keep up at the moment. It\u2019s a good time to look at these tax settings. I\u2019ve been really encouraged by the fact that the commonwealth\u2019s been open to letting this conversation unfold, and they\u2019re in a position now where they\u2019re looking to the long term. That\u2019s good news for some of these proposals.<\/p>\n It\u2019s difficult to change the tax system, but the good news is if you do make a change, it\u2019s big enough to make a difference and it\u2019s there for the long term. So it will give certainty to some of these organisations.<\/p>\n Art Gallery Of New South Wales staff hold placards depicting John Graham as the Mona Lisa during a protest in Sydney over cuts to the museum. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi\/EPAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a018.57 EDT<\/p>\n Former US ambassador says Australia\u2019s recognition of Palestinian state not \u2018fatal\u2019 to relationship<\/p>\n Arthur Sinodinos, the former ambassador to the US, said Australia\u2019s recognition of a Palestinian state hasn\u2019t been \u201cfatal\u201d to the two countries\u2019 relationship.<\/p>\n Sinodinos spoke to RN Breakfast, saying it was important Anthony Albanese meet with US president Donald Trump to ensure the White House of Australia and its partners of \u201cthe essential role we play\u201d. Sinodinos said:<\/p>\n In a sort of era of America first, we have to make sure it\u2019s not America only.<\/p>\n The former ambassador went on to say that there has generally been a \u201ccertain ballast\u201d to the relationship between the US and Australia, where \u201cmost of the time, it\u2019s in fundamentally good shape\u201d. He added he didn\u2019t believe Albanese\u2019s recognition of a Palestinian state would deeply damage that relationship:<\/p>\n I don\u2019t think that it\u2019s been fatal or anything to the relationship. I mean, any criticisms about this have been from the administration have been aimed \u2013 there was one or two at Australia specifically \u2013 but most of them have been a general spray at the countries that have done this.<\/p>\n Former senator and US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos. Photograph: Mick Tsikas\/AAPShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.01 EDT<\/p>\n Aldi has lowest home brand grocery prices, Choice survey says Aldi recorded the lowest prices for home brand groceries and retained its crown as the supermarket with the cheapest staples, while IGA\u2019s home brand goods cost nearly 20% more.<\/p>\n Consumer group Choice\u2019s quarterly supermarket price survey found Coles and Woolworths ranked in between, with the latter\u2019s basket of home brand goods just 10c more expensive.<\/p>\n Woolworths\u2019s basket, though, was 20c costlier, or 45c excluding specials, when shoppers reviewed a broader basket of staples including fresh fruit, milk, chicken breasts and Weet-Bix. The two supermarket giants have tracked very closely on prices throughout Choice\u2019s surveys.<\/p>\n Photograph: AAP<\/p>\n New South Wales shoppers also continued to score the lowest prices, as Choice found in March, with Western Australians paying $57 for a basket priced just $53 in NSW. Victorian shoppers spent just $55.20 at Woolworths<\/p>\n Shoppers in Victoria paid less than other states at Coles and Woolworths, spending $55.20 on the survey basket, while those in New South Wales got the best deal at Aldi, spending just $53.80 on the same basket. Western Australian shoppers spent $57.49 for the same goods at Aldi or nearly $60 at Woolworths and Coles.<\/p>\n As strawberry season returns and punnet prices slip to $3<\/a>, Choice\u2019s mystery shoppers also found Coles stocked the longest-lasting strawberries. Coles\u2019 strawberries showed no decay after one day in the fridge and less than half of the purchased punnets showed decay within five days.<\/p>\n Home brand products surveyed included spaghetti, soy milk, tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream cheese, thickened cream, puff pastry and frozen berries.<\/p>\n
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UTC: 2025-09-24 20:38:40
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Dep: 10km
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