Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 19, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation
Source: 19 July 2025 There is a clear link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of being hospitalised by COVID-19 As the latest wave of COVID-19 shows no signs of abating, University of South Australia experts say it’s not just booster shots that could offer protection – healthy levels of vitamin D […]
MIL-OSI USA: Brownley, California Democrats Demand Immediate Release of $928 Million in Education Funding Owed to California
Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA) Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Congressmen Derek Tran (D-CA), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and the entire California Democratic Congressional Delegation in demanding the U.S. Department […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: US, Australian C-17s spearhead multinational joint force entry during Talisman Sabre 25
Source: United States Airforce QUEENSLAND, Australia (AFNS) — Multiple U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs executed a joint force-entry operation into Australia, deploying U.S. Army and international paratroopers in support of Talisman Sabre 25. Originating from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the mission spanned the immense distances of the Pacific, sustained by U.S. Air Force aerial refueling […]
MIL-OSI USA: Brownley, Goldman, Espaillat Introduce Legislation to Ban Masked, Unidentified Agents in Immigration Operations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA) Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) in announcing the introduction of the No Secret Police Act, legislation that would prohibit law enforcement officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from […]
MIL-OSI USA: Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Demand Investigation into ICE and CBP’s Abuse of Women
Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA) Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined her Democratic Women’s Caucus colleagues, including Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA), in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements News story UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats Australia’s recent defence changes offer valuable insights for the UK’s newly announced Strategic Defence Review. From left to right: WO Suzie Hall, JCG CSEL WO; Lt Gen Susan Coyle, Australia Chief of Joint Capabilities; Sqn Ldr A Porter, […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Auditor Compliance Program results for 2024–25
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin We’ve completed more than 200 SMSF auditor reviews in 2024–25. Our goal remains the same – supporting a high-quality audit profession that underpins confidence in the SMSF sector. As a result of these reviews, we referred 41 auditors to our co-regulator ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) and 36 voluntarily cancelled […]
MIL-OSI Security: Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
Source: Office of United States Attorneys FAYETTEVILLE – The final member of a Northwest Arkansas drug trafficking organization was sentenced to federal prison for crimes related to the distribution of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District Court in Fayetteville. According to court documents, agents […]
MIL-Evening Report: From ‘Stone Age’ treasury boss to National Party Senator: John Stone 1929-2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra AUSPIC John Owen Stone AO was a legendary leader of the Commonwealth Treasury. He was secretary (departmental head) from January 1979 to September 1984 but was an intellectual driving force before then as deputy secretary from 1971 […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Global economic volatility due to US tariff policy has caused unemployment to rise in Australia: Treasurer
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CANBERRA, July 18 (Xinhua) — Volatility in the global economy caused by U.S. tariffs is one reason […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Death – Maningrida
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating following the death of a 47-year-old male in Maningrida this afternoon. Around 12:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male had been located unresponsive in his residence in the community. Police and clinic staff attended; however, the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Statement on the proposed WWVP volunteer registration fee
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Released 18/07/2025 The ACT Government values the contribution of volunteers to the ACT community and recognises that […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Exam date provisionally set
Source: Hong Kong Information Services The Government announced today that the sitting of the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) has been tentatively scheduled for September 27. The CRE application process will open tomorrow and close at 11.59pm on August 1. Prospective applicants for civil service posts at the degree or professional level can apply. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Transcript – SkyNews NewsDay with Kieran Gilbert
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: The Federal Government’s vowing to implement sweeping changes to the child care sector as Parliament returns next week. It comes after those shocking allegations of child sexual abuse. Let’s go live to the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Jess Walsh. Jess, thanks for your time. This is […]
MIL-OSI Australia: SMSF independent auditor’s report for 2024-25 audits
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin SMSF auditors looking to conduct an audit on a fund for the 2024-25 income year can still use the current version of the SMSF independent auditor’s report on our website. The current version is to be used for reporting periods starting on or after 1 July 2024. It has not […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Entities with a substituted accounting period
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Applying for a SAP An entity’s accounting period is ordinarily the 12-month period ending on 30 June. You can seek leave from the Commissioner to adopt an alternative annual accounting period (known as a substituted accounting period or SAP). Use the Application for a substituted accounting period (NAT 5087, […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest over assault at South Plympton
Source: New South Wales – News Two people have been arrested following investigations into a violent assault at South Plympton yesterday afternoon. Police and paramedics were called to Laurence Street, South Plympton at 4.45pm on Thursday 17 July by reports of an assault. The victim, a 44-year-old South Plympton man, was confronted by a man […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: No More Compromise: Groups Push Australia to Finalise Strong and Binding Global Plastics Treaty
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Today, 31 First Nations and environmental groups call on the Australian Government to continue pushing for a robust and ambitious Global Plastics Treaty ahead of negotiations recommencing in Geneva this August. The only way to end ocean plastic pollution here at home and around the world is through bold and binding […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Tax Time 2025 update – 15 July
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Welcome and governance The ATO Co-chair welcomed members and ATO attendees to the Tax Practitioner Stewardship Group (TPSG) Tax Time 2025 meeting. ATO Updates Frontline Services We confirmed 1.6 million lodgments have been received. This is a 10% decrease from the same time last year, indicating that our messaging […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Two more boys charged over alleged assault in Hobart CBD
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Two more boys charged over alleged assault in Hobart CBD Friday, 18 July 2025 – 2:22 pm. Police have laid charges against two further boys over the alleged assault of a teenage boy in Hobart’s CBD on Wednesday.A 14-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated robbery, stealing, injure […]