Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 28, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Regional Operation – Arnhem Region
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force conducted a high visibility proactive operation over the week targeting the prevention of drug, alcohol and traffic offences in regional areas across the Territory. Between Monday 23 June and Friday 27 June, members from the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk, Dog Operations Unit, […]
MIL-Evening Report: RFK Junior is stoking fears about vaccine safety. Here’s why he’s wrong – and the impact it could have
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julie Leask, Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney The United States used to be a leader in vaccine research, development and policymaking. Now US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr is undermining the country’s vaccine program at the highest level and supercharging vaccine skepticism. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) renewed her call to eliminate the burdensome paperwork for online sellers earning at least $600. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she is actively working to cut red tape and protect […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Scott Street residents return home
Source: Scotland – City of Perth The fire destroyed 41 Scott Street and ongoing demolition work means it is unsafe for residents and businesses nearby to return to their homes and premises. However, progress on the demolition work allowed residents of 36 Scott Street to return to their homes on Thursday, 26 June. Councillor Eric […]
MIL-OSI: Locafy Partners with Leading U.S. Reputation Platform – Plans to Scale Deployment of “AI-Ready” Search Solutions
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Agreement Expands U.S. Business Listing Syndication by Approximately 10,000 End Users Locafy’s “AI Search Readiness” Solutions Positioned as Value-Added Upsell to Base Contract PERTH, Australia, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Locafy Limited (NASDAQ: LCFY, “Locafy” or the “Company”), a globally recognized leader in location-based digital marketing, today announced it has entered […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE – Concern for welfare – Berry Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The NT Police no longer holds concerns for the welfare of the 15-year-old boy who went missing this afternoon. He was located safe and well a short time ago. The Police would like to thank the members of the public for their assistance. MIL OSI News –
MIL-OSI Australia: Concern for Welfare – Berry Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force holds concerns for the welfare of 15-year-old boy, Christopher, who was last seen within the vicinity of the Berry Springs Reserve swimming area this afternoon. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, Chicago Bulls shorts and no shoes as pictured. He is […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Albanese Government powers Australia’s push to 2026 Paralympic glory
Source: NGARKAT HIGHWAY, NGARKAT (Grass Fire) The Albanese Government is investing more than $2 million dollars to drive Australia’s Winter Paralympians to gold in Italy early next year. The $2.058m in funding will enable an athlete-focused approach to the delivery of the Australian Team for next year’s Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. It will […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Press conference, Bauple
Source: NGARKAT HIGHWAY, NGARKAT (Grass Fire) CATHERINE KING MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Well, good, okay, thanks, everybody. I’m Catherine King. I’m the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and I’m delighted to be here, joined today by my Queensland counterpart, Brent Mickelberg. We’ve been working very closely together since the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Outstanding local government achievements recognised
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised today, with 13 category winners announced for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Now in their 39th year, the awards celebrate inspirational service delivery, acknowledging the important role local government plays in improving the daily lives of Australians. Ninety-five local […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Contract signed for safer and faster journeys in Melbourne’s south east
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are one step closer to delivering safer and faster journeys for people living in Clyde North, Cranbourne North and Berwick. The contract award to upgrade the Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection in Melbourne’s south east has been announced. Victorian family owned and […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Councils to receive $1.7 billion in funding early
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions The Albanese Government is bringing forward over $1.7 billion in untied financial assistance to ensure councils nationwide have funds ready to deliver essential local services which benefit every community. This represents 50 per cent of the Financial Assistant Grant allocations for 2025-26, and will be paid before 30 June […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Address to the Maritime Industry Australia Decarbonisation Summit, Melbourne
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Thank you, Angela for your kind introduction, and congratulations to you and your team on organising this important event for the maritime industry. I begin by respectfully acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet today. I pay my respects to their Elders […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Whyalla Airport cleared for take-off after vital upgrade completion
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions An investment of more than $30 million to upgrade one of South Australia’s most important airports has been completed, allowing vital services to the Whyalla region to continue. Funded by the Australian ($16.2 million) and South Australian ($13.8 million) governments, the upgrade strengthened the airport’s runway to allow larger […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Sharing the National Collection: First Nations artworks visit Katherine
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Four First Nations artworks from the National Collection will travel to Katherine in the Northern Territory and be displayed alongside local creations as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. The Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre will exhibit the works for two years. The […]
MIL-Evening Report: The sentencing of Cassius Turvey’s killers shows courts still struggle to deal with racism
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people. The brutal homicide of 15-year-old Noongar Yamatji boy, Cassius Turvey, by a group of white men revealed the racial schisms in […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Appointments to Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Appointments to Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board The Financial Secretary has also appointed Mrs Helen Kan Ng Chau-yuk and Professor Darwin Choi, and reappointed Mr Andrew Mak Yip-shing as members of the Board for the same period. A Government spokesman said, “The Chairman and members appointed and reappointed possess professional […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: 1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images for Lumix In just four days, one-third of the population of Tuvalu entered a ballot for a new permanent visa to Australia. This world-first visa will […]
MIL-Evening Report: 1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images for Lumix In just four days, one-third of the population of Tuvalu entered a ballot for a new permanent visa to Australia. This world-first visa will […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Game, set, action! Screen Australia and ABC announce new mini-series Goolagong
Source: NSW Government puts trust in NAB to transform banking and payments 27 06 2025 – Media release Marton Csokas and Lila McGuire of Goolagong. Image courtesy of ABC. The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are thrilled to announce that production has commenced on Goolagong, a three-part event mini-series based on the inspiring true-life story of […]