Australia News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 17, 2025

Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Wilshire Indexes and GCM Grosvenor Launch Private Market Infrastructure Index, Laying Foundation for Broader Strategic Alliance
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON and CHICAGO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilshire Indexes, a global leader in index design, and GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG), a leading global alternative asset management solutions provider, today announced the launch of the jointly developed FT Wilshire Private Markets Infrastructure Index (the “Index”). This first-of-its-kind benchmark fills a void for the asset class by […]

MIL-OSI: Proscia Cements Leadership in Diagnostic Pathology with 400% Growth in Daily Cases
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Amid momentum, the company generates millions in new high-margin revenue for diagnostic network Introduces AI application suites to demonstrate the future of pathology for high-impact use cases Launches 24/7 support to meet the demands of mission-critical, high-throughput operations across expanding global customer base Completes integrations with 100+ LIS instances, including Epic Beaker, […]

MIL-OSI Russia: New flight connects China’s Xi’an with Tashkent
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News XI’AN, July 16 (Xinhua) — An Airbus A320 plane carrying 137 passengers departed from Xi’an Xianyang International […]

MIL-OSI USA: UConn AUKUS Scholars Explore Undersea Vehicle Technology, International Collaborations in Australia
Source: US State of Connecticut When biomedical engineering major Benjamin Fieldsend ’27 (ENG) was growing up in southeastern Connecticut, submarines were a regular sight on the Thames River. Living just minutes from the 687-acre Naval Submarine Base New London—and interning there in high school—sparked a fascination with the powerful, stealthy vessels that shape global security. […]

MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness
Source: United States Airforce Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force’s AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE EDINBURGH, Australia (AFNS) —  The 55th Wing has arrived in Australia, launching […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Transcript – Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: Let’s get some immediate political reaction, not just to this story, but of course the broader child care crisis too and go straight to the Education Minister Jason Clare.  Jason Clare, lovely to have you on the show.  JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Thanks, PK, great to […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Perth and Kinross Apprentice Awards open for nominations
Source: Scotland – City of Perth The Perth and Kinross Apprentice Awards 2025, developed in partnership by Perth and Kinross Council, Skills Development Scotland (opens new window), Developing the Young Workforce Tay Cities (opens new window), Perthshire Chamber of Commerce (opens new window) and UHI Perth (opens new window), opened for entries on Monday 14 […]

MIL-Evening Report: Ken Henry urges nature law reform after decades of ‘intergenerational bastardry’
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phillipa C. McCormack, Future Making Fellow, Environment Institute, University of Adelaide Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has warned Australia’s global environmental reputation is at risk if the Albanese government fails to reform nature laws this term. In his speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Henry […]

MIL-Evening Report: Politics with Michelle Grattan: Malcolm Turnbull on Australia’s ‘dumb’ defence debate
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Albanese government remains in complicated territory on the international stage. It has to tread carefully with China, despite the marked warming of the bilateral relationship. It is yet to find its line and length with the unpredictable Trump administration. […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Doorstop – UTAS, Sydney campus
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Thanks very much for coming along this morning.  I’m here at the University of Tasmania’s campus right here in the heart of Sydney training the next generation of nurses and paramedics. And a couple of weeks ago we kicked off for the first time paid prac. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China and Australia sign memorandum of understanding on implementation and review of free trade agreement
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — China and Australia on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Grants supporting community gardens now open
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 16/07/2025 The ACT Government has today opened the 11th round of the Community Garden Grants, which […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Join the celebrations! Applications now open for the 2026 National Multicultural Festival
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 16/07/2025 Want to celebrate your culture, share your organisation’s valuable work, or take the stage at […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Former winery lost at Nichols Point
Source: A once much-loved winery at Nichols Point which was recently destroyed by fire has greatly impacted the local community. Around 11pm on Wednesday 9 July, CFA responded to a structure fire on Ginquam Avenue in Nichols Point. Crews arrived to find the winery well alight and worked hard to suppress the fire. CFA had […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Stolen motor vehicle – Katherine
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 23-year-old female after a vehicle was stolen from the Katherine Showgrounds last night. About 10:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received reports of a silver Toyota Hilux being stolen from the showgrounds while the owner was unloading items […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Concern for Welfare – Wadeye
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force hold concerns for the welfare of 31-year-old Ralph Amital. Ralph last seen at around 10am on Monday 14 July 2025, walking away from Nama Outstation, approximately 40kms inland from Wadeye community.   Ralph was last seen wearing dark jeans and a green sleeveless […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to statements by Australia, New Zealand foreign ministries concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA response to statements by Australia, New Zealand foreign ministries concerning China’s military exercises around Taiwan April 3, 2025The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade released a statement on April 3 indicating its deep concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan. On the same day, the New Zealand Ministry […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Fresh air, better care: Allied health embraces nature-based therapy
Source: 16 July 2025 Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing. Now, new research from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia shows that while nature-based therapy is strongly supported […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Well done to Course 81
Source: New South Wales – News Today’s 25 graduates from the South Australia Police (SAPOL) Academy all bring something unique to the table, from experience in competitive boxing, and retail management to truck logistics and swim coaching. Course 81 members include 13 men and 12 women, who range in age from 19 to 46. The […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Delamere
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Katherine early this morning. Around 6:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a two vehicle collision on the Victoria Highway, approximately 70km from Katherine. One vehicle was carrying four occupants, aged […]