Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 10, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Ways you can help a vulnerable person in Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services In brief: There are many Canberrans who can do with a helping hand. The ACT has many services and initiatives that may be of benefit, whatever the situation. This article features a list of some of these services. There are many vulnerable people in our community. Perhaps you […]
MIL-OSI USA: 28 DEMOCRATS URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP TO CALL ON NETANYAHU TO ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of Abraham Accords Caucus, led 27 fellow House Democrats on a letter to President Trump urging him to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately restore the flow […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Firearm offences discovered after aggravated assault incident
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services NT Police Regional Crime Command has charged a 34-year-old male after he assaulted a man and was found in possession of an illegally manufactured firearm. On 6 May, police received reports of a male physically assaulting another male and threatening him with a knife in relation to an […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested for endangering life
Source: New South Wales – News A man has been arrested following a pursuit through the south-western suburbs last night. About 8.30pm on Friday 9 May, patrols were called to Bonython Avenue at Novar Gardens after reports there was a man in the rear yard of a unit who was unknown to the residents. Police […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Dolphin euthanised after Townsville stranding
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 9 May 2025 A rough-toothed dolphin has been euthanised after beaching itself near the rockpool at the Strand in Townsville. A member of the public advised the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) that the dolphin stranded around 2:45pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025. The dolphin was in […]
MIL-OSI Security: Portage — RCMP Northeast Traffic Services investigates vehicle-pedestrian collision
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP Northeast Traffic Services (NETS) is investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred in Portage. On May 6, at approximately 7:45 a.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a collision near the 3000 block of Kings Rd. At the scene, a 30-year-old woman, who sustained life-threatening injuries, was located in the ditch. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Wasserman Schultz Leads Democrats in Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Backing TPS for Venezuelans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) “Amici, as members of Congress, are keenly aware of the critical role that separation of powers plays in our constitutional democracy as a means to safeguard against the concentration of power within a single government branch,” said the Members in the brief’s introduction […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bacon, Foster Youth Caucus Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Recognize Foster Care Month
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon, Foster Youth Caucus Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Recognize Foster Care MonthWASHINGTON, DC — Today, on National Foster Care Day, Foster Youth Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Don Bacon (R, NE-02)introduced a resolution to recognize the month of May as National Foster Care […]
MIL-OSI Australia: For the record
Source: New South Wales – News In response to inaccurate reporting on Channel 7, SAPOL wishes to correct the record with the following statement. Assistant Commissioner (Crime Services) John Venditto is on paid leave. Mr Venditto has not been suspended from duty, nor did he “storm out’’ of any police premises and he has not […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Funding extended to SCARF to tackle fuel poverty and reduce emissions
Source: Scotland – City of Perth In collaboration with SCARF, free home energy advice is being offered across the local authority area. As part of this renewed effort, SCARF will be directly reaching out to households that may qualify for funding to improve their energy performance. Letters will be sent to properties identified in the […]
MIL-Evening Report: Labor likely to gain 5 senators, cementing the left’s Senate dominance
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 I previously wrote about the Senate the morning after the election. About half the Senate is elected at each House of Representatives election. Those up for election […]
MIL-OSI Australia: JACET Charges – Child abuse – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) has charged a 28-year-old man with child abuse offences in Alice Springs. On Wednesday 7 May 2025, NT JACET received an urgent referral from the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The following day, detectives and federal agents […]
MIL-OSI Australia: CLAY WELLS ROAD, BRAY (Grass Fire)
Source: South Australia County Fire Service BRAY Issued on09 May 2025 16:13 BAY Scrub Fire Issued for BRAY near Robe in the Lower South East. The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) advises that there is a bushfire in the Lake Hawdon South Conservation Park at Bray, approximately 20 kilometres south east of Robe in the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: 34 experienced officers graduate as recruitment momentum builds
Source: New South Wales – News South Australia Police (SAPOL) welcomes another 34 experienced international and interstate police officers to the frontline, following their graduation from the 15-week SAPOL Transition Program (STP) Course 2 and 3 today. This second graduating course includes officers from a range of policing backgrounds across the UK and Australia, bringing […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Green Army gears up for LiveLighter® round
Source: South Australia Police Catch the excitement at the RAC Arena as the West Coast Fever hit the court at tomorrow’s LiveLighter® round, inspiring its ‘Green Army’ of supporters to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Healthway Chief Executive Officer Colin Smith said the LiveLighter® round – promoted by Healthway in partnership with the West Coast […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Driver reported over serious crash at Newton
Source: New South Wales – News Police are investigating a serious crash at Newton earlier today. About 8.50am today Friday 9 May, emergency services were called to Montacute Road and Forest Avenue after reports a van had collided with two pedestrians. The female pedestrian, a 48-year-old woman from Newton suffered life-threatening injuries and was conveyed […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with serious sexual offences
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man charged with serious sexual offences Friday, 9 May 2025 – 3:57 pm. A 64-year-old Tasmanian man will appear in court next month charged with serious sexual offences, including child sexual abuse, after being arrested and charged by detectives from Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Artemis.The man will appear in […]
MIL-Evening Report: The artist as creator of all things: Julie Fragar wins the Archibald for a portrait among the stars
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne Winner Archibald Prize 2025, Julie Fragar ‘Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene)’, oil on canvas, 240 x 180.4 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery […]
MIL-Evening Report: Glyn Davis to quit as the prime minister’s top public servant
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Glyn Davis, Anthony Albanese’s hand-picked Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, will leave the post on June 16. Albanese paid tribute to Davis for rebuilding the public service. “One of the key priorities of our government’s […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Newton
Source: New South Wales – News Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Montacute Road and Forest Avenue, Newton. About 8.50am this morning Friday 9 May, emergency services were called to reports of a serious crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. Police ask all road […]