Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
Source: This King’s Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. The AFSM is the highest award for a member of an Australian fire service and as part of the Kings Birthday honours list, is awarded yearly […]
MIL-OSI Australia: AFSM honour for fire services impact
Source: Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria. His longstanding career exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation and service in firefighting, emergency management, aviation operations and community engagement. Beyond his distinguished service in frontline firefighting, Colin has […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain
Source: Sharon Merritt AFSM has received the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to CFA and the community. Sharon has been a CFA member for 28 years, initially as a volunteer firefighter and then a staff member for more than 15 years. Since 2003, Sharon has […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Legacy of dedication and innovation
Source: Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline. His leadership and commitment to research have transformed CFA’s approach to firefighter health, safety and rehabilitation, and has earned him an Australian Fire Services Medal in today’s King’s Birthday Honours. “When I found out […]
MIL-OSI Australia: CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership
Source: CFA Wildfire Instructor and operational firefighter Anthony (Tony) Scicluna has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for his outstanding dedication to firefighter training, safety culture and community service. Tony’s career in fire services spans more than four decades across both volunteer and career roles. During that […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Congratulations to David Turvey PSM!
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia Congratulations to David Turvey PSM! Ebony Mon, 2025-06-09 08:58 News and updates June 9, 2025 David Turvey, Executive Director at Jobs and Skills Australia, has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) in recognition of his outstanding public service in establishing the National Skills Commission and subsequently the formation of […]
MIL-OSI Australia: National recognition for three experienced officers
Source: New South Wales – News Three outstanding South Australia Police (SAPOL) officers have been acknowledged with Australian Police Medals (APM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours. Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott, Superintendent Craig Wall, and Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Hughes are recognised for their dedication to policing and a collective 109 years of service. The […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: California stands united against chaotic and inflammatory federal takeover of California National Guard Unit
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 8, 2025 In case you missed it, last night, President Trump – disregarding Governor Newsom – federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles at a time when there were no unmet law enforcement needs. In fact, local law enforcement efforts successfully de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles […]
MIL-Evening Report: Curious Kids: Why do dolphins jump out of the water?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katharina J. Peters, Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong Will Falcon/Shutterstock Why do dolphins jump out of the water? Charlize, age 8, Melbourne Have you ever seen images of dolphins jumping out of the waves and performing impressive acrobatics in the air? Or maybe you’ve seen […]
MIL-Evening Report: How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Jade Gao/Getty Images When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Northern Territory Police Force – King’s Birthday Honours 2025
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Congratulations to former member Commander Daniel Bacon who has been named today as a recipient of the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Australian Honours List. Commander Bacon’s distinguished 38-year career with Northern Territory Police Force spans frontline service across Alice Springs, Tennant […]
MIL-Evening Report: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University On October 7 2023, more than 1,000 Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and went on a killing spree, murdering 1,200 men, women and children and abducting another 250 people to take back to Gaza. It was the […]
MIL-Evening Report: Measles cases are surging globally. Should children be vaccinated earlier?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meru Sheel, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, Immunisation and Emergencies (IDIE) Group, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. Outbreaks […]
MIL-Evening Report: What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Murrihy, Director, The Kidman Centre, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney Getty Images/ Wander Woman Collective Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor […]
MIL-OSI: ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, Raising the Standard for Gaming Handhelds
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) KEY POINTS All-day comfort: Redesigned chassis is purpose-built to fit the hands like a real gamepad Seamless software experience: New Xbox® software offers the best of Xbox and Windows PC gaming in one handheld Efficiency and performance: Two new processors offer incredible AAA and indie gaming experiences LOS ANGELES, June 08, 2025 […]
MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s foreign policy stance on Palestine lacks transparency
COMMENTARY: By John Hobbs It is difficult to understand what sits behind the New Zealand government’s unwillingness to sanction, or threaten to sanction, the Israeli government for its genocide against the Palestinian people. The United Nations, human rights groups, legal experts and now genocide experts have all agreed it really is “genocide” which is being […]
Swimming-Canadian teen McIntosh shatters 400 metres freestyle record
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Canadian three-times Olympic champion Summer McIntosh set a world record in the women’s 400 metres freestyle at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia, on Saturday. The 18-year-old clocked 3:54.18 to better Australian Ariarne Titmus’ mark of 3:55.38 set at the 2023 World Championships in […]
MIL-OSI Australia: TV interview Andrew Clennell, Sky News
Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies Andrew Clennell: Joining me live now is the Trade Minister, Don Farrell. Don Farrell, thanks for your time. Well, let’s talk about this first meeting with Donald Trump the PM is scheduled to have this week. Do you expect the meeting to occur and what do you expect to happen? […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Celebrating Capital of Equality Grants recipients
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: Serious crash Mansfield Park
Source: New South Wales – News Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Mansfield Park. Just before 6.30pm on Sunday 8 June, police and paramedics were called to Hanson Road after a person was struck by a car. Hanson Road is closed in both directions between Hamilton Road and […]