Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: ‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable. The defeat of the forces of King George III in the United States’ revolutionary […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney underscored the many areas of close co-operation between Canada and Australia, particularly in trade, defence, and maintaining a free and […]
MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Man arrested following Hawks v Crows Match at UTAS Stadium Saturday, 14 June 2025 – 9:15 am. A 42-year-old man from Launceston was arrested following an incident at UTAS Stadium on Friday night.Shortly after the final siren of the AFL match, the man entered the playing surface, disrupting […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Serious Crash at Pages Road, Moorleah Sunday, 15 June 2025 – 4:06 pm. Emergency Services were contacted at 11:37pm on 14 June 2025 regarding a serious traffic crash on Pages Road, Moorleah near the intersection of Cryans Road.The vehicle, a grey 2004 Holden Calais sedan, was travelling east, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action to delay the Government’s promised ban, SAFE says the Government must step in and finish what they started. On 11 June, Homebush Sydney suffered a […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) […]
MIL-Evening Report: A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Petrie, Earth Observation Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology Artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite in orbit over Earth. NASA/JPL-Caltech In a few days, a new satellite that can detect changes on Earth’s surface down to the centimetre, in almost real time and no matter the time […]
MIL-Evening Report: Decades on from the Royal Commission, why are Indigenous people still dying in custody?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Rose Marinelli/Shutterstock Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. The recent deaths in custody of two Indigenous men in the Northern Territory have provoked […]
MIL-Evening Report: Need to see a specialist? You might have to choose between high costs and a long wait. Here’s what needs to change
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute If you have cancer, a disease such as diabetes or dementia, or need to manage other complex health conditions, you often need expert care from a specialist doctor. But as our new Grattan Institute report shows, too […]
MIL-Evening Report: Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Colette Southam, Associate Professor of Finance, Bond University The federal government wants to boost Australia’s productivity levels – as a matter of national priority. It’s impossible to have that conversation without also talking about innovation. We can be proud of (and perhaps a little surprised by) some […]
MIL-Evening Report: A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deepika Mathur, Senior Research Fellow, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University tolobalaguer.com, Shutterstock Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent […]
MIL-OSI Canada: UPDATE – Sunday, June 15, 2025
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Chief Executive Officer of Cohere, Aidan Gomez. Third Floor FoyerWest BlockParliament Hill Note for media: Pooled photo opportunity 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa hails Proteas historic ICC test championship victory
Source: South Africa News Agency Sunday, June 15, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Proteas on their historic victory in the International Cricket Council’s Test Championship, after five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s, England, on Saturday. South Africa beat Australia on the fourth day, through a superb team effort at the home of cricket. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Why Israel’s shock and awe has proven its power but lost the war
COMMENTARY: By Antony Loewenstein War is good for business and geopolitical posturing. Before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington in early February for his first visit to the US following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, he issued a bold statement on the strategic position of Israel. “The decisions we made in the war [since […]
MIL-OSI Security: Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji
Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) SUVA, Fiji – Pacific Partnership has returned to Fiji to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response preparedness mission in the Indo-Pacific region, June 8, 2025. Pacific Partnership fosters collaboration to enhance natural disaster response preparedness and builds lasting relationships between Fiji, the United […]
MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]
MIL-Evening Report: Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joaquin Vespignani, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Tasmania The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran – represent a dangerous moment for global energy security. While the physical damage to Iran’s production facilities […]
MIL-OSI China: Olympic champion Zheng defeated in semifinals at Queen’s club
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen ended her journey at the Queen’s Club Championships as the world No. 5 lost to American Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the women’s singles semifinals here on Saturday. The 22-year-old Zheng was obviously not in her best form as she […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal crash – Katherine region
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Katherine region yesterday afternoon. Around 3:40pm, police received reports of a single vehicle collision on the Buntine Highway, approximately 45 kilometres south of the Victoria Highway intersection. The 46-year-old male driver and sole vehicle […]