Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Dumping disgrace discovered at lsla Gorge
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 20 Jun 2025 Open larger image 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park Up to 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park have prompted disgust and sparked a joint investigation to find the person or business responsible. During a bushfire in October 2024, the tyres were discovered […]
MIL-OSI Australia: $13-million investment reopens Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land)
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 20 Jun 2025 One of Queensland’s most popular outback national parks will reopen on 4 July 2025, in a major boost for the local tourism industry. Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) was closed following the impacts of an unprecedented flood event in March 2023. The Boodjamulla Cooperative Management Council (CMC), comprising the Department of the Environment, […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Call for witnesses – Indecent assault – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an indecent assault on female that occurred along the Todd River while she was on a run yesterday afternoon. About 3:45pm, police received reports of an indecent assault on a female by a male travelling on […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Information sessions for people affected by Scott Street fire
Source: Scotland – City of Perth Running from 1pm to 7pm, the drop-in session on Tuesday 24 June will allow residents or employees of local businesses directly or indirectly impacted by the blaze and subsequent road and building closures to meet Council staff and those from partner agencies who will be able to answer questions […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Information session for people affected by Scott Street fire
Source: Scotland – City of Perth Running from 1pm to 7pm, the drop-in session will allow residents or employees of local businesses directly or indirectly impacted by the blaze and subsequent road and building closures to meet Council staff and those from partner agencies who will be able to answer questions and provide advice. Fifty-five […]
MIL-OSI Australia: 2025 Australian Antarctic Medals announced
Source: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Medical practitioner, Dr Jan WallaceDr Jan Wallace has been a pioneering force in Antarctic medicine, with a career spanning over 40 years as a general practitioner, remote medicine specialist, educator, and mentor.She has served across all Australian Antarctic stations, Macquarie Island, and aboard Antarctic vessels, providing medical care in some […]
MIL-OSI Europe: The challenges of vaccine production in Africa
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Thursday, 19 June 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) by Cosimo GrazianiAbuja (Agenzia Fides) – In recent weeks, a Lassa fever vaccine developed by local researchers in Nigeria has shown initial signs of effectiveness in combating the disease, which recorded 747 new cases and 142 deaths in the African country […]
MIL-OSI Australia: 2025–26 ACT Budget: investing in sport and recreation
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services New and expanding sporting facilities will create more spaces for Canberrans to play, train and come together. In brief: The 2025–26 ACT Budget will support new and expanded sports facilities. These include facilities in Taylor and Molonglo. There will also be a boost to the Sports and Recreation […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Secondary supply of alcohol – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force have charged a 58-year-old female and 80-year-old male with secondary supply of alcohol as part of a targeted operation in Katherine today. This morning, police executed search warrants at two separate residences within a block of units near the Katherine CBD. The operation […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrests – Escape custody – Darwin CBD
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested both youths who escaped custody in the Darwin CBD earlier this afternoon. About 6:20pm, both youths were arrested in the Darwin CBD by members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, Territory Safety Division, Fugitive Task Force and general duties after […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Be part of the solution to plastic pollution
Source: South Australia Police This Plastic Free July, take the pledge to reduce your plastic waste and make a positive impact – small changes really do make all the difference! Throughout the month, the City is hosting a range of free workshops where you can learn what happens to your waste, discover simple ways to […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Escape custody – Darwin CBD
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are seeking public assistance to locate two male youths who escaped corrections custody in the Darwin CBD this afternoon. Around 4:10pm, police were made aware of two male youths that escaped from a corrections vehicle along Bennett Street while being conveyed in corrections […]
A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation.
Source: University of Aberdeen Dr Anshuman Bhardwaj (left), Baoling Gui (centre) and Dr Lydia Sam A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation. Detailed understanding of land cover, topographical features, and how land is […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Australia Suspends Operations at Embassy in Iran, Orders Staff to Leave Country
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CANBERRA, June 20 (Xinhua) — The Australian government has suspended operations at its embassy in Iran and ordered its staff to leave the country amid an escalation of military conflict in the region. Australian […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shumi Akhtar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney Marlon Trottmann/Shutterstock The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Speech – Heads of Prosecuting Authorities of Commonwealth Countries Conference
Source: Australian Ministers for Education South Australian café owner sentenced to 6 years’ imprisonment for GST fraudBen.PetersJonesThu, 2024-08-15 15:34 South Australia Between March 2014 and January 2016, Shaun Both (the offender) was a sole trader of Metro Express Café at Mawson Lakes in South Australia. In that time, he lodged 9 quarterly Business Activity Statements […]
MIL-OSI Australia: SAPOL to transform firearms services
Source: New South Wales – News South Australia Police (SAPOL) is transforming firearms services with the introduction of the South Australia Firearms Register (SAFR). The new system will enhance efficiency, security and accessibility, improving the experience for firearm owners, businesses and law enforcement. Officer in Charge of Firearms Branch, Superintendent Lauren Leverington said the system […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Charges – Property damage – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Strike Force Cerberus have arrested two male youths in relation to property damage in Katherine Wednesday evening. Yesterday, police identified one of the alleged offenders walking along Sandalwood Crescent and he was arrested without incident. A short time later, a second offender aged 15 was located and arrested […]
MIL-OSI Australia: A second of caution can safeguard your future
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Scammers take advantage of tax time by impersonating the ATO through fake emails and messages, hoping you’ll respond quickly without verifying if they are genuine. ATO email impersonation scams alone are up 300% from this time last year. Scammers know you’re busy, often distracted, and want you to […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Police funeral to be held for Constable Keith Anthony Smith in Devonport
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Police funeral to be held for Constable Keith Anthony Smith in Devonport Friday, 20 June 2025 – 3:00 pm. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams has announced a police funeral for Constable Keith Anthony Smith will take place in Devonport on Friday, 27 June.The funeral will honour Constable Smith’s […]