Australia News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 28, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Women’s rugby is booming, but safety relies on borrowed assumptions from the men’s game
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn Dane, Postdoctoral associate, University of Calgary Rugby union, commonly known as just rugby, is a fast-paced and physical team sport. More girls and women in Canada and around the world are playing it now than ever before. As of 2021, women’s rugby reached a record 2.7 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Final guidance on CGT event K6
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin CGT event K6 relates to pre-CGT shares and trust interests. Following our December 2024 consultation on the draft, we’ve now published the final version of the addendum to TR 2004/18: Income tax: capital gains: application of CGT event K6. The addendum revises aspects of our view on how capital gains should be […]
MIL-OSI Australia: How to apply for release of super on compassionate grounds
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Assistance with your application You can apply onlineExternal Link or on a paper form for early release on compassionate grounds. We’re unable to process applications over the phone, but we can answer any questions you have about completing your application – phone us on 13 10 20. We don’t charge […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Update: Investigations continue into Shooting at Munno Para West
Source: New South Wales – News A man has died after a shooting incident at Munno Para West. Just after 11pm on Saturday 26 July, police were called to a house on Stebonheath Road after reports of a disturbance. A struggle has occurred between two men at the house after one of the men made […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – WA continues its streak as Australia’s strongest economic performer: CommSec State of the States – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Strong retail and business investment keep WA on top, while anticipated rate cuts could eventually support a lift in performance for NSW and Victoria. Western Australia has once again claimed the top spot in the latest CommSec State of the States report, leading the nation’s economic performance rankings for […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Cultural values shape tourists’ view of eco-friendly B&Bs
Source: 28 July 2025 The demand for ‘greener’ bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation is gaining traction worldwide, but operators should heed cultural differences when marketing their sustainable facilities, according to a new international study. Led by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the University of South Australia, the survey of 800 people from 37 countries […]
MIL-OSI Australia: 80 Years of courage, community and commitment: our Mission and Vision
Source: Over the past 80 days, we have shared the pivotal moments, challenges and triumphs that have shaped our history as part of our 80th anniversary celebrations. For the past 80 years and beyond, CFA has stood as a pillar of protection, resilience and community spirit across Victoria. Our story is one of service, dedication, […]
MIL-OSI Australia: City to undertake major tram track works in High Street and Pall Mall
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News The City of Greater Bendigo is preparing to commence a $5.68 million project in mid to late October to remove and replace a 660-metre section of the ageing dual tram tracks in High Street and Pall Mall between Short Street and Mundy Street. The City will be undertaking preliminary […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 4 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘We pose no threat – our aim is to break the siege’: Tan Safi on joining the Handala Gaza flotilla
No New Zealanders were on board the Handala in the latest arrest and abductions of Freedom Flotilla crew on humanitarian siege-busting missions to Gaza. However, two Australians were and one talks to The New Arab just before the attack on Saturday. INTERVIEW: By Sebastian Shehadi The Handala, a 1968 Norwegian trawler repurposed by the Freedom […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Search for driver after business and cars rammed
Source: New South Wales – News Police are looking for a driver after he allegedly drove into a Campbelltown cafe and a police car at Prospect last night. Police were called to a cafe on Newton Road, Campbelltown about 8pm on Sunday 27 July by reports of a collision. A woman had been sheltering inside […]
MIL-Evening Report: Critics claim gender clinics are seeing an excess of trans boys. But new data suggest otherwise
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ken Pang, Senior Principal Research Fellow and Group Leader, Transgender Health Research Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Gender clinics provide multidisciplinary care that helps trans people to explore and affirm their gender identity. The number of adolescents referred to gender clinics has increased worldwide in recent years, […]
MIL-Evening Report: The ghost of Robodebt – Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Rudge, Law lecturer, University of Sydney A recent landmark court decision could have significant ramifications for several million social security recipients. The ruling means the federal government will need to recalculate more than A$4 billion in debts owed to the Department of Social Services, which administers […]
MIL-Evening Report: Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 5 central claims don’t stack up
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Vines, Post-doctoral researcher, Green Lab, Monash University One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader Michael McCormack, […]
MIL-Evening Report: As post-election talks drag on, what will Hobart’s proposed stadium actually cost Tasmanians?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Madden, Emeritus Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University In the wake of last week’s Tasmanian election that delivered another hung parliament, the new government will need to shore up crossbench support. One of the issues to be negotiated will be support for the new stadium […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Q&A – Queensland Media Club
Source: Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority Queensland Media Club Speeches and Q&A here: https://youtu.be/f2DeHcivspg?si=guNHL0f1ZCkMWhwz JOURNALIST: It’s been 100 days since the Government’s 100-day review. When can Queenslanders expect to see tangible shovels in the ground, concrete rising in Victoria Park? Because as you’ve touched on in your speech, we don’t have a lot of time. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Boosting transport and construction productivity
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency The Albanese Government’s focus on boosting productivity across the Australian economy continued to pick up speed this week, as consultation commenced with the transport and construction sectors. Two roundtables, hosted by the Hon Catherine King MP, focused on identifying practical and implementable reforms across these vital industries that support the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ABC South East NSW Breakfast with Eddie Williams
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency EDDIE WILLIAMS, HOST: Roads, rates, and rubbish, and childcare, disaster recovery, community transport, school holiday programs, even a laundromat. The role of local government has been changing and evolving over the years. It’s been growing. And a new report has found councils across the state are having to foot the bill […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Lights a step closer as construction kicks off on Central Coast Highway with Tumbi road intersection upgrade
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency Safer, more reliable journeys are on the way for motorists who use the Central Coast Highway, with main construction works starting to upgrade the Central Coast Highway-Tumbi Road intersection. The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are joining forces to deliver a $65.5 million upgrade that will significantly improve journeys for […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Kakadu upgrades ensure safer access to top tourism spots
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency The Australian and Northern Territory governments are delivering long-awaited upgrades to key roads in Kakadu National Park to improve visitor access, boost safety and support economic growth. The first tender under the Australian Government’s $70 million program of upgrades opens next week, with construction on Kubara Road and Maguk Road […]