Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Reporting International Migration: Less than the Truth
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Yesterday I listened to RNZ’s political commentators. The principal topic was an aspect of the recently released May 2025 international migration. Kathryn Ryan starts by reminding us of the “old […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Two arrested after shot fired at Munno Para
Source: New South Wales – News Police have arrested two men and are looking for a third suspect after a firearm was discharged at Munno Para last night. About 7.45pm on Monday 14 July, police received calls about a disturbance occurring between two groups of men on Stebonheath Road. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots during this […]
MIL-OSI China: Women’s Asia Cup: Australia cruise, S. Korea seal last-second win
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Australia, South Korea and Japan all claimed victories in Monday’s group-stage matches at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, with Australia cruising past Lebanon, Japan edging the Philippines and South Korea sealing a dramatic last-second win over New Zealand. Australia continued its dominant run with a […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging
Source: Airservices Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today released a Consultation Paper as part of its Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging. This follows an extensive public consultation process since the release of an Issues Paper in October 2024. The Payments System Board has reached the preliminary view that it […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Power bank recalls on the rise due to serious burn and property damage risks
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage. Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries. They […]
MIL-OSI: Paramount Australia Partners with Magnite to Unlock Programmatic Access to the Paramount+ Ad Tier
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SYDNEY, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, and Paramount Australia today announced a partnership to unlock programmatic access to Paramount+’s premium streaming TV inventory in Australia for the first time. Following the launch of its ad-supported plan in the market, Paramount will leverage […]
MIL-Evening Report: Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Chappell, Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism. Produced by Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, the blueprint falls short in a range of areas essential to good public policy. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Many fish are social, but pesticides are pushing them apart
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kyle Morrison, PhD Candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UNSW Sydney Kazakov Maksim, Shutterstock Scientists have detected pesticides in rivers, lakes and oceans worldwide. So what are these pesticides doing to the fish? Long before pesticides reach lethal doses, they can disrupt hormones, impair brain function and […]
MIL-Evening Report: Almost half of young workers expected to work unpaid overtime, while a quarter aren’t paid compulsory super
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Howe, Associate Dean (Research), Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne Anna Kraynova/Shutterstock A young person gets a job, excited to earn their first paycheck. Over time, they realise the hours are long and the payslips small. They are told to stay back to clean up […]
MIL-OSI Security: Environmental Crimes Bulletin – June 2025
Source: United States Attorneys General 7 View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit District/Circuit Case Name Conduct/Statute(s) 7th Circuit Court of Appeals United States v. Clark Conspiracy; False Statement; Mail Fraud; Obstruction District of Alaska United States v. Matanuska Diesel, LLC, et al. Emissions Tampering; Clean Air Act; Conspiracy Central District […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Omaha (LCS 12) Returns to Homeport
Source: United States Navy From Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis and Lt.j.g. Tahj Clements SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived at its San Diego homeport July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “I’m excited to welcome home the crew […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north
Source: United States Navy DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance interoperability and strengthen ties with the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Army joint forces across the Northern […]
MIL-OSI Australia: CIT Woden prepares to welcome its first students
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Redefining Woden as a vibrant, modern hub where people can live, work, and thrive. In Brief: Construction is complete on the new CIT Woden Campus. This article gives an exclusive sneak peek into what’s coming to the new campus. Discover the key benefits and advantages of the new […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ivey, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Lead Over 70 Members in Pressing Administration on Conflicting Orders Fueling Uncertainty Among Afghans Living in U.S.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Ivey – Maryland (4th District) WASHINGTON – Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), .S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.),, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led 73 of their colleagues in pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for answers on the Trump Administration’s inconsistent policies regarding Afghanistan and the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Curtis Island compliance
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 14 Jul 2025 Open larger image The people constructed an illegal hut and used that as a base for other illegal activity. Targeted patrols conducted in the Curtis Island National Park in August 2024 led to the discovery of an illegal hut and evidence of significant illegal activity. Rangers from the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu Attends the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 OCAC Overseas Mandarin Teachers Training Program in Sydney
Source: Republic of China Taiwan The OCAC held the Sydney session of its 2025 Overseas Mandarin Teachers Training Program, providing a valuable opportunity for local teachers to recharge and reconnect. Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu attended the opening ceremony alongside Director Chia-Hui Chiang of the Sydney Education Division and Principal Min-Huei Chien of the Australian […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Motorcyclist dies following single vehicle crash in Hobart
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Motorcyclist dies following single vehicle crash in Hobart Tuesday, 15 July 2025 – 12:25 am. Sadly, a motorcyclist has died following a single vehicle crash in Hobart’s northern suburbs. Police and emergency services were called to the MyState Bank Arena carpark near the Brooker Highway about 9pm last […]
MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán and Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Confront Rising Public Health Threats from Climate Change
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) For Immediate Release July 12, 2025 Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Rep. Barragán and Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Confront Rising Public Health Threats from Climate Change WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), a member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Stay safe this winter
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website. You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time. MIL […]