Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 10, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to the Law Association 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you all for the invitation to speak with you this morning. I have been looking forward to this opportunity. May is a busy month for the Government, and it is always a relief to have the Budget delivered. Today, I would like to speak about what I see as my […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Local community leader urges residents to complete Active Living Census
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News Local community leader, Kerry Parry from Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre, has called on members of the community to take the time to complete the 2025 Active Living Census online. Mrs Parry said the online census can take around 15 minutes or a little longer to complete, but the benefits […]
MIL-OSI Global: Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – 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-OSI Australia: Grassroots solutions key to boosting health support for Aussie bush kids
Source: 10 June 2025 Children in rural Australia are missing out on critical early health supports, with limited access to allied health services putting them at greater risk of lifelong developmental challenges. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that local communities hold the key to improving health outcomes for Aussie bush […]
MIL-Evening Report: For the first time, fossil stomach contents of a sauropod dinosaur reveal what they really ate
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Poropat, Research Associate, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University Artist’s reconstruction of Judy. Travis Tischler Since the late 19th century, sauropod dinosaurs (long-necks like Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus) have been almost universally regarded as herbivores, or plant eaters. However, until recently, no direct evidence – […]
MIL-Evening Report: The Racial Discrimination Act at 50: the bumpy, years-long journey to Australia’s first human rights laws
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Azadeh Dastyari, Director, Research and Policy, Whitlam Institute, Western Sydney University On June 11, Australia marks 50 years since the Racial Discrimination Act became law. This important legislation helps make sure people are treated equally no matter their race, skin colour, background, or where they come from. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Some economists have called for a radical ‘global wealth tax’ on billionaires. How would that work?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Venkat Narayanan, Senior Lecturer – Accounting and Tax, RMIT University Rudy Balasko/Shutterstock Earlier this year, I attended a housing conference in Sydney. The event’s opening address centred on the way Australia seems to be becoming like 18th-century England – a country where inheritance largely determines one’s opportunities […]
MIL-Evening Report: As livestock numbers grow, wild animal populations plummet. Giving all creatures a better future will take a major rethink
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clive Phillips, Adjunct Professor in Animal Welfare, Curtin University Toa55/Shutterstock As a teenager in the 1970s, I worked on a typical dairy farm in England. Fifty cows grazed on lush pastures for most of their long lives, each producing about 12 litres of milk daily. They were […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s whooping cough surge is not over – and it doesn’t just affect babies
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Niall Johnston, Conjoint Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney Tomsickova Tatyana/Shutterstock Whooping cough (pertussis) is always circulating in Australia, and epidemics are expected every three to four years. However, the numbers we’re seeing with the current surge – which started in 2024 – are higher than […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kamlager-Dove Statement on ICE Raids in Los Angeles
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) LOS ANGELES, CA — Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) shared the following statement to social media as ICE raids unfolded across Los Angeles, including in California’s 37th District, on Friday: “I am closely monitoring the ICE raids that are currently happening across Los […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kamlager-Dove Statement on Brutal Arrest of SEIU-USWW President
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) LOS ANGELES — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove released the statement below following the brutal arrest of SEIU-USWW President Huerta at the Roybal Federal Building: “I’m outraged by DHS’ violent arrest of SEIU-USWW President David Huerta at the Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles. […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Video Recap of Rep. Kamlager-Dove’s Tour of Community Clinic At Risk of Closing Due to Republican Medicaid Cuts
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On Friday, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined St. John’s Community Health President & CEO Jim Mangia for a tour of St. John’s Avalon Health and Access Center to highlight the devastating ripple effects of Republican-led Medicaid cuts […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kamlager-Dove Leads Federal Push to Support Increased Pay, Workplace Protections, and Opportunities for Incarcerated Firefighters
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, during a press conference hosted at the Los Angeles City Stentorians, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) announced the introduction of the Fairness, Inclusion, Rehabilitation, and Expungement for Incarcerated Firefighters (FIRE) Act. Rep. Kamlager-Dove was joined by Rep. Judy […]
MIL-OSI: Highest Payout Online Casinos Australia: All iGaming Recommends These Real Money Casinos for Aussie Players
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) San Francisco, CA, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All iGaming brings the excitement of online casinos in Australia right to your fingertips, combining traditional gambling thrills with digital convenience. As Aussies flock to online casinos, the demand for flexible, fun gaming experiences continues to grow. Whether you’re enjoying classic pokies or […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Alleged QLD money laundering organisation dismantled, 4 charged
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Four people allegedly involved in an elaborate Queensland-based money laundering scheme that smuggled cash around the country and washed millions of dollars of criminal proceeds have been charged following an 18-month, multi-agency investigation. The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) has also restrained assets across Queensland and NSW […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Dream Lens for the Future finds new home
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: Crackdown on illegal activity in national parks and State forests
Source: Tasmania Police Issued: 9 Jun 2025 Fines have been issued and people received warnings during a crackdown on vehicle offences and other compliance issues in the region’s national parks and State forests. In response to local community concerns around illegal motorbike usage, from the noise nuisance to environmental damage, rangers conducted targeted compliance operations. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Albanese says the government’s focus on delivering commitments is essential to reinforce faith in democracy
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of its commitments, declaring this is important not only for the economy but also for Australians’ faith in our democracy. In a speech to the National Press […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Public Health Warning: Dangerous Blue Pills in Plymouth
Source: City of Plymouth Public health officials in Plymouth are warning people about blue tablets being sold illegally as Valium. These tablets may come in blister packs with Arabic writing. This follows the news that three people died after taking what is believed to be these tablets. Professor Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health for Plymouth City […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Major investment brings new life to local play parks across Perth and Kinross
Source: Scotland – City of Perth These projects are a part of the Council’s and Scottish Government’s ongoing play area upgrade programme. Four play parks, Langlands Park in Luncarty, The Well Green in Scotlandwell, Westfield Common in Rattray, and Greenloaning, have all undergone full upgrades as part of the council’s commitment to enhancing outdoor spaces […]