Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 2, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Explainer: what mental health support do refugees and asylum seekers get in Australia?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Philippa Specker, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Refugee Trauma and Recovery Program, School of Psychology, UNSW Sydney PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock When Australia signed the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, it committed to providing protection to people who have fled war, persecution and human rights violations. Refugees […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Mexican Fiesta Street Party in Hargreaves Mall
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News In celebration of the exclusive Frida Kahlo: In her own image exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery, Hargreaves Mall will be transformed into a Mexican-themed Fiesta Bendigo Street Party tomorrow, Saturday May 3, 2025 from 11am to 4pm. This community event will celebrate the rich music, delicious food, colourful culture, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Dark money: Labor and Liberal join forces in attacks on Teals and Greens for Australian election
Teals and Greens are under political attack from a new pro-fossil fuel, pro-Israel astroturfing group, adding to the onslaught by far-right lobbyists Advance Australia for Australian federal election tomorrow — World Press Freedom Day. Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon investigate. SPECIAL REPORT: By Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon On February 12 this year, former prime […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Sydney to host major surgical event focused on innovation and excellence
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Sydney will host one of the largest surgical conferences in the southern hemisphere when the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) brings its 93rd Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) to the International Convention Centre from Saturday 3 to Tuesday 6 May 2025. This year’s theme, Innovation. Precision. Excellence., reflects […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Woman dies after crash at Para Hills
Source: New South Wales – News Police are preparing a report for the coroner following a crash on private property at Para Hills last night. Just before 8pm on Thursday 1 May, police and emergency services were called to Lynore Avenue after reports a woman had been crushed between her vehicle and house. The 67-year-old […]
MIL-Evening Report: What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phoebe Williams, Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney fotohay/Shutterstock So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital […]
MIL-Evening Report: As Dutton champions nuclear power, Indigenous artists recall the profound loss of land and life that came from it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Josephine Goldman, Sessional Academic, School of Languages and Cultures, Discipline of French and Francophone Studies, University of Sydney Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s promise to power Australia with nuclear energy has been described by experts as a costly “mirage” that risks postponing the clean energy transition. Beyond this, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Leads 142 Members in Demanding Answers Regarding the Revocation of Student Visas
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is leading 142 Members of Congress in demanding answers regarding the termination of students’ legal status. Despite the Trump Administration’s claim last week […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Canberra’s top pet names of 2024
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 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Top Canberra baby names for 2024
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 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: The uni student’s guide to Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services This story contains information for students about living in Canberra. Canberra is a brilliant city for university students. With so much to do and see, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here’s a quick guide to Canberra for students: Get your life admin sorted First […]
MIL-OSI Australia: APRA funds consultation and support
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Superannuation system consultation Industry consultation We’re committed to conducting consultation with the community to effectively manage and shape the tax, superannuation and registry systems. You can find details of matters under consultation for superannuation including who to contact. The superannuation system consultation framework includes arrangements and processes specifically […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £3.4 million for Scotland’s hydrogen future
Source: Scottish Government Projects across the country to receive a share of funding. Eleven projects designed to accelerate Scotland’s hydrogen economy are set to benefit from a share of £3.4 million funding. The Scottish Government funding will help develop green hydrogen production, improve the hydrogen supply chain, and enhance hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure. Opening […]
MIL-OSI USA: Federal Workers Celebrated at Huge IAM Union Rally Featuring Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representatives Hoyer, Raskin, Kamlager-Dove and Ivey
Source: US GOIAM Union WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 – Hundreds gathered outside Union Station on Tuesday, April 29, to honor and thank federal employees at an energizing celebration hosted by the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). FEDERAL RALLY PHOTOS The event, held during the […]
MIL-OSI: GTreasury Customer American Airlines Named Treasury & Risk 2025 Alexander Hamilton Award Finalist for Technology Excellence
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHICAGO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GTreasury, the pioneer and global leader in Digital Treasury Solutions for the Office of the CFO, today announced that American Airlines has been named a Technology Excellence category finalist in Treasury & Risk’s 2025 Alexander Hamilton Awards. American Airlines uses GTreasury’s treasury and risk management […]
MIL-Evening Report: Grattan on Friday: Key markers on the bumpy road to this election
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra When we look back, we can see the road to election day has had a multitude of signposts, flashing red lights, twists, turns and potholes. Some came before the formal campaign; others in the final countdown days; some have been […]
MIL-OSI: Orezone Provides Update on RCF Block Trade to Australian Funds
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to report that the recent block trade of 40 million common shares at a price of C$1.15 per share by Resource Capital Fund VII L.P. (“RCF”) was placed into institutional […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Equity Fund reaches $3 million milestone
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The funding distributed to date has supported over 5,000 students from 2,500 Canberra families. The ACT Government has now provided more than $3 million in financial support to Canberra families through the 2025 Future of Education Equity Fund. Since it opened in December 2024, the Equity Fund has […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Domestic violence and assault police – Darwin
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 39-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence and assault police incident that occurred overnight in Darwin City. Around 7:25pm, police received a report of a domestic violence incident at a residence on Tomaris Court. It is alleged that a […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Domestic violence – Tennent Creek
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a male in relation to a domestic violence incident in Tennant Creek on over the weekend. About 8:30pm Saturday 26 April 2025, police received reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence where a female was allegedly kicked to the head […]