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  • MIL-Evening Report: Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Claudia Sandberg, Senior Lecturer, Technology in Culture and Society, The University of Melbourne

    As we head into a new month of streaming, here’s a fresh wave of TV ready to challenge, transport and entertain you.

    This month’s picks span genre and geography, from an eerie dystopian Buenos Aires, to a witty, awkward cyborg hero. Reality TV also gets a scandalous twist with the return of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. And Deaf President Now! delivers a powerful documentary on a historical milestone for Deaf rights.

    There’s something for every kind of viewer — and every kind of mood.

    The Eternaut

    Netflix

    Argentine sci-fi The Eternaut opens with a group of old friends in Buenos Aires meeting to play the card game truco on a hot summer night – when things suddenly get eerie.

    The power goes out and a poisonous snowfall starts to blanket the city, killing thousands of people instantly. The survivors must get answers, quickly, as they start to grasp the true strength of their invisible enemy.

    Based on Héctor Germán Oesterheld’s 1950s comic of the same name, The Eternaut portrays apocalypse through a deeply local and political lens – and in doing so has struck a chord in Argentina.

    Directed by Bruno Stagnaro and led by Argentine film icon Ricardo Darín, as protagonist Juan Salvo, the series emphasises the power of collective heroism, and subtly critiques the current government’s uncompromising neoliberal approach.

    It also pulses with national pride. Buenos Aires is not glamorized; real neighbourhoods are shown as classic Argentine tango, rock and folk plays in the background. Most importantly, Argentine identity is celebrated through themes of community spirit, grassroots resistance, and ingenuity in times of crisis.

    The Eternaut feels both timely and timeless. Its slogan, “no one survives alone,” resonates for a country that has been long marked by both trauma and resistance efforts.

    Its emotional weight is further deepened by Oesterheld’s legacy, including the tragic disappearance of him and his family members under the military rule of the 1970s.

    With a second season on the way, this series is a powerful ode to Argentina.

    – Claudia Sandberg



    Read more:
    Why Netflix’s The Eternaut is one of the most important shows to come out of Argentina in recent years

    Murderbot

    Apple TV+

    Murderbot, Apple’s adaptation of Martha Wells’ science-fiction novella, All Systems Red (2017) is a satisfying combination of action, sci-fi and comedy. The show centres on a security unit (SecUnit) – an indentured private security cyborg – who secretly cracks the programming of its governing chip, granting itself autonomy.

    Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård), as it dubs itself, is both horrified and fascinated by humans. It’s far more afraid of eye contact, emotions and direct conversation than any physical danger. It’s also obsessed with mainlining media, particularly the ridiculous soap opera The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon.

    Murderbot is hired, reluctantly, by some hippy scientists from a group of “freehold” planets – ones that exist outside the Corporation Rim – to act as protection on a scientific expedition. It goes quickly awry.

    Wells’ award-winning novella, the first in an equally good series, limits us to the first-person perspective of the sarcastic cyborg. The series expands this frame beautifully, building on the source material’s dry humour to create a world that is both goofy and grounded.

    And while there are serious themes at play, such as the way SecUnits are effectively enslaved, and the violent capitalist dominance of the Corporation Rim, the show is not heavy. Skarsgård offers a pitch-perfect performance of the awkward, anxious robot – its eyes flickering in horror as the scientists try to befriend it.

    The opening minutes of the first episode are clumsy and on-the-nose, but ignore them. This otherwise well-designed and well-directed show cracks along with brisk, highly-entertaining 22-minute episodes.

    – Erin Harrington

    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, season two

    Disney+

    Season one of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives had us hooked at the end of 2024. Now, the women have returned for an explosive 10-episode second season.

    The reality series follows a group of Mormon women living in Utah. While the title may have you anticipating stories of faith and motherhood, the show is more focused on the personal lives of Mormon mothers who rose to TikTok fame due to scandal and infamy.

    Season one saw the women grapple with balancing traditional Mormon values with their online lives and subsequent businesses (along with the fallout from a “soft-swinging scandal”). Season two further highlights infidelity, jealously and money.

    Old characters are brought back, with finger-pointing ex-husbands and former alienated friends adding to the fray. Police are called, insults are thrown and many of the women delve deeper into their pasts.

    The show flips flops between difficult moments such as processing the death of loved ones and difficult pregnancies, with parties and poorly executed party games. At one point the women play pregnancy roulette (a game no one should recommend), and take pregnancy tests which are anonymously read out to the group. Chaos ensues.

    And after watching, you can search for the TikTok accounts of the stars and watch new drama unfold in real-time – or watch them “correct” and expand on past situations based on their own perspectives – far removed from show’s editors.

    – Edith Jennifer Hill

    Deaf President Now!

    Apple TV+

    Deaf President Now! is a stirring documentary about an iconic student uprising at Gallaudet University, the world’s only Deaf university, in 1988. The film chronicles how Deaf students – tired of being led by hearing leadership – decided to take things in their own hands come the 1988 Gallaudet presidential election.

    With two of the three candidates being Deaf, the appointment of Elisabeth Zinser, a hearing candidate unfamiliar with Deaf culture, sparked outrage. Fuelled by decades of marginalisation, the students barricaded campus gates, burned effigies of Zinser and marched to the Capitol, calling for Deaf leadership in Deaf spaces.

    It worked. The protest forced Zinser’s resignation and ushered in Irving King Jordan, Gallaudet’s first Deaf president.

    The film juxtaposes historic footage with present-day interviews with key leaders of the movement, allowing them to tell their stories their own way. These reflections, delivered in American Sign Language (ASL), underscore how storytelling itself can become an act of resistance for Deaf people.

    At the same time, the documentary wrestles with a paradox. Co-directed by Deaf activist Nyle DiMarco and hearing filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, the film exemplifies how Deaf storytelling still often has hearing involvement, especially when the story is packaged for a mainstream audience.

    Nevertheless, the release of Deaf President Now! couldn’t have been more timely. With disability rights in the United States threatened under Trump, the film is a call to action. It reminds us Deaf culture isn’t just about language: it’s about Pride, self-determination and visibility.

    – Gemma King, Samuel Martin and Sofya Gollan



    Read more:
    Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US – now again under threat

    The Surfer

    Stan, from June 15

    In Lorcan Finnegan’s The Surfer, our unnamed protagonist (Nicolas Cage) is returning to his former Australian home from the United States. He is newly divorced, and trying to buy a beachside property to win back his family.

    He takes his teenage son (Finn Little) for a surf near the property, but they are run off by an unfriendly pack of locals.

    Returning alone to the beachside car park to make some calls, he is besieged there by the same gang, and this continues over the next several days. The gang is led by a terrifying middle-aged Andrew Tate-esque influencer, Scally (Julian McMahon), who runs the beach like a combination of a frat bro party and wellness retreat.

    It is impossible to think of an actor other than Cage who could make a character like this so enjoyable to watch. Cage’s distinctively American confidence has no resistance to the terrifying switches of Australian masculinity from friendly to teasing to violent.

    The Surfer is an absolute blast. A lot of the fun is in anticipating each dreadful humiliation – and it somehow turning out worse than you could have expected.

    The Surfer beautifully captures the natural surroundings, stunning views and shimmering heat of Australian coastal summer. At the same time, a confined, semi-urban feature like a beachside car park feels bleak and uninviting.

    As a film setting, it is both a spectacular wide-open vista and stiflingly claustrophobic – a perfect mechanism for The Surfer’s psychological horror.

    – Grace Russell



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    Dishevelled, dehydrated delirium: new Aussie film The Surfer, starring Nicolas Cage, is an absolute blast

    Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story

    Netflix

    The story of serial killers, Fred and Rose West, has been highly narrativised since their shocking crimes were discovered in Gloucester in 1994. The horror of the Wests lies in the juxtaposition of their seemingly ordinary suburban family and what was hidden beneath the foundations of their home.

    Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story takes us back to the moment of that revelation via previously unheard interview tapes and recordings of the property search – and of Rose while she was kept in a safe house. Family home videos add to the disturbing sense of the couple’s duplicity.

    Interviews with the family of some of the victims emphasise the ongoing pain caused by the Wests, who preyed on vulnerable young women. Meanwhile, Fred’s interviews reinforce his determination to protect his wife: “I trained Rose to do what I wanted. That is why our marriage worked out so well.”

    Many details of the Wests’ true horror, however, are absent: the incredible torture suffered by the victims; Fred and Rose’s own childhoods of abuse and Fred’s earlier assault of young girls, including his own sister; and any reference to the couple’s surviving children and the extraordinary abuse they suffered.

    The horror of this new documentary is present in the couple’s habitual lies, their casual attitude to violence and murder, and their refusal to take responsibility for their many crimes. Yet it only scratches the surface of the Wests’ true horror story.

    – Jessica Gildersleeve

    The Four Seasons

    Netflix

    The Four Seasons follows three 50-something affluent couples as they holiday together over the course of a year.

    Friends since college, the group’s easy camaraderie is upended by Nick’s (Steve Carroll) bombshell decision to leave his seemingly unsuspecting wife, Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), after 25 years of marriage. The announcement sends shockwaves through the other couples, testing their own relationships.

    Adapted from Alan Alda’s bittersweet 1981 comedy of the same name, the series preserves the film’s narrative conceit, unfolding over four seasonal mini trips. Episode one opens in full spring at Nick and Anne’s bucolic lake house.

    Given the luxury on display, you’d be forgiven for mistaking The Four Seasons as another entry in the “rich-people-behaving-badly” genre. But while there’s plenty of quips and snarky humour, what unfolds is ultimately much kinder – less a scathing indictment of wealth and more a gentle exploration of the banalities of love and middle age.

    The show’s creators make the most of the expanded running time to humanise the sextet. The open marriage between gregarious Italian Claude (Marco Calvini) and husband Danny (a marvellous Colman Domingo) updates the source material without sliding into tokenism or homonormativity.

    The prickly Type-A Kate (Tina Fey) and peacekeeper Jack (Will Forte) provide the series’ beating heart, in a relationship that feels lived-in and familiar.

    Despite its focus on ageing, loss, mortality and grief, The Four Seasons offers comfort viewing at its finest, best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a loved one who’s known you for decades.

    – Rachel Williamson

    Gemma King receives funding from the Australian Research Council.

    Claudia Sandberg, Edith Jennifer Hill, Erin Harrington, Grace Russell, Jessica Gildersleeve, Rachel Williamson, Samuel Martin, and Sofya Gollan do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June – https://theconversation.com/scandalous-mormons-dystopian-buenos-aires-and-nicolas-cage-down-under-what-to-watch-in-june-257549

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  • MIL-Evening Report: With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research suggests

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Graham, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney

    Jenny Evans/Stringer/Getty

    With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down.

    Already this year, mortgage pre-approvals had begun to rise, suggesting many aspiring home buyers are excited by the prospect of cheaper home loans.

    With further cuts expected before the end of the year, some economists are predicting we could be on the cusp of another house price boom. Lower interest rates enable people to borrow more and potentially spend more on homes, bidding up prices.

    So, how might the Reserve Bank’s actions affect home buying behaviour and the housing market more broadly? Research offers us some clues.

    How rates affect prices

    Research shows that when a central bank lowers its benchmark interest rate, mortgage interest rates usually follow suit.

    We saw this following the Reserve Bank’s May decision to cut rates. Australia’s big four banks immediately announced similar reductions in rates for new and existing borrowers.

    Lower rates reduce the cost of servicing a loan. This is a big deal for Australian home buyers, whose mortgages can be very large.

    With the average house price in Australia now hitting about $1 million, an 80% loan saddles the typical home buyer with $800,000 in debt.

    Back in March, the average interest rate on new mortgages was 6%. For the average million-dollar house, this implies a monthly repayment of around $4,796, using the standard formula for amortising loans.

    After the Reserve Bank cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, this implies a new monthly repayment of $4,669 – $127 less. That’s a small, but surely welcome, relief for mortgage holders.

    Combined with the Reserve Bank’s prior rate cut in February, such borrowers are now saving more than $250 a month relative to the start of the year.

    Everyone can borrow more

    Lower rates can also improve the borrowing capacity of new home buyers.

    Before a bank issues a new mortgage, it weighs the ability of a borrower to service the loan. It does this by considering the amount of income they’ll have left over after meeting typical expenses.

    This is known as a borrower’s “net income surplus”, and the proportion of this that is used to service a loan is known as the “net surplus ratio”.

    The maximum ratio is capped at 90%, but the typical mortgage is lent against a ratio of less than 70%.

    If a household earns $100,000 per year and allocates 25% to expenses, it can afford $4,375 in monthly mortgage repayments at a 70% net surplus ratio.

    Given the previous interest rate of 6%, this maximum monthly repayment implies the household can afford to borrow $680,000. But after a 0.25 percentage point rate cut, this household can now afford a $695,000 home loan.

    And following the 0.50 percentage points of cuts we’ve seen since January, this household’s borrowing capacity is up by $30,000.

    Pulling up the ladder

    For an individual home buyer, this extra borrowing may be enough to secure that dream home. But the rate cut affects everyone at the same time, increasing the borrowing capacity of home buyers all over the country.

    All of this extra mortgage credit feeds housing demand, which is likely to pour more fuel into an already overheated market.

    Indeed, recent research indicates that a 0.25 percentage point cut in the cash rate will likely lead to a 1.5–2% increase in average house prices over the following one to two years.

    That’s an extra $20,000 on the current $1 million average home value.

    Research also suggests the impact of interest rates across local housing markets may be strongest where housing supply is tightest and houses are already more expensive.

    Mortgages get bigger

    While lower rates reduce the cost of a given mortgage, the average mortgage size needs to grow to keep up with higher prices.

    Recall that the monthly payment associated with an 80% loan on a million-dollar home at 6% interest was $4,796. If the interest rate falls by 0.25 percentage points but house prices rise by 2%, the new monthly payment is little changed, at $4,762.

    On top of this, the 20% down payment on that new home will now have increased – by $4,000.

    Rate cuts increase borrowing power, but this can put upward pressure on house prices.
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    Is there hope for first home buyers?

    Despite the initial excitement of lower rates, aspiring home buyers may be disappointed to see the price of their dream home climb further out of reach. Some may end up no better off than they had been previously.

    Others might try to snap up a home before lower rates are completely priced in – motivated by a fear-of-missing-out (FOMO). Research suggests it can take a year or more before house prices peak following a rate change.

    And others still may decide to keep renting for the time being. Fortunately for them, recent research shows that changes in interest rates do not materially affect the rents that landlords charge their tenants.

    Finally, one option is holding savings in the stock market while they wait, perhaps diversified via exchange-traded funds, as these assets usually rise in value following an interest rate cut.

    It’s never a good idea to panic. It’s always important to think through your options before diving into the market. And remember, our discussion here is only for general information and is not intended to be financial advice. All investments carry risk.

    James Graham has received research funding from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute and is a member of Sydney YIMBY.

    – ref. With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research suggests – https://theconversation.com/with-interest-rates-on-the-way-down-could-house-prices-boom-heres-what-research-suggests-257724

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  • MIL-Evening Report: These 5 roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney

    Westend61, GettyImages

    We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built before 2003 have a low average energy rating of 1.8 stars out of 10. This means they’re often uncomfortable to live in and expensive to run.

    There’s a strong case for a “renovation wave” of home energy upgrades across Australia. Reducing the use of fossil gas and improving the energy efficiency of existing housing by nearly 50% is also central to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

    Energy-saving upgrades such as solar panels, batteries, insulation, draught-proofing and hot water heat pumps also reduce the cost of energy bills. So while there’s an upfront cost, upgrades can reduce household expenses in the long run.

    We wanted to find out what’s holding people back from getting energy-saving upgrades. We surveyed 100 Australian households and interviewed 19 people about their experiences. Our new research revealed five major barriers that stop these upgrades from being accessible to most households. Suppliers, governments and community organisations can all help overcome these barriers.

    Embarking on home energy upgrades can be an emotional rollercoaster ride.
    RACE for 2030

    1. Information about upgrades is confusing and overwhelming

    Households told us the amount of information out there about energy saving upgrades is overwhelming and sometimes conflicting. There are many different types of upgrades and product choices, making it challenging to identify which options provide the best value and what to do first. People found it difficult to know what information and which suppliers to trust.

    Households need clear information from a trusted source about what their homes need. Many governments internationally, such as Scotland, provide online resources and tools to provide tailored advice to help with this.

    Energy upgrade programs run by neutral community organisations and councils can also help, such as Rewiring Australia’s Electrify 2515 or Geelong Sustainability’s Electric Homes Program. These programs use their expertise to vet suppliers and ensure households receive good deals and high quality products.

    2. Homes need to engage multiple suppliers and tradespeople

    Many households worked on their home gradually, one upgrade at a time. Each upgrade involved a labour-intensive process of researching products, selecting companies, getting quotes and managing the disruptions caused by the installation. One Sydney homeowner told us:

    The process of needing both a plumber and an electrician to change to induction cooking was frustrating. [We had to] to coordinate availability times and appliance delivery.

    Australians need companies that can do multiple upgrades at once, to simplify and streamline the process. In Ireland, the government helped stimulate a market for organisations that can cover all the upgrades needed by a household.

    Ireland has “One Stop Shops” for home energy upgrades (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)

    3. Households are losing opportunities for straightforward upgrades

    Every year, Australians invest billions in home renovations. They spent more than A$3 billion in the December 2024 quarter alone.

    One of the best times to improve your home is during major renovations or when old appliances, such as hot water systems, break down. If you’re already facing disruptions and need to spend money, it can be an easy and more cost-effective way to increase your home’s energy efficiency at the same time.

    Yet our research found advice on energy-saving upgrades was rarely provided to people undertaking major renovations or emergency replacements unless they asked for it. Households needed to seek out builders, architects and tradespeople who specialised in sustainability to get advice on an energy-saving renovation.

    Providing energy upgrades to homes should be a standard component of modern renovations. Otherwise, households are missing out on easy and more affordable opportunities to get these upgrades.

    4. Many tradespeople lack knowledge of energy-saving upgrades

    Our research found tradespeople are the most common point of contact for households. They can be a valuable source of information and advice to facilitate upgrades. However, many households reported difficulty finding tradespeople knowledgeable about – and willing to install – energy-saving upgrades.

    Some upgrades, such as solar panels, require specialised workforces. Others, such as hot water heat pumps are usually installed by regular plumbers and electricians.

    Some tradespeople lack the knowledge to advise on energy-saving upgrades or need training to install new technologies to a high standard. This situation leaves households vulnerable to misinformation, with a shortage of skilled workers to do their upgrades.

    Tradespeople require increased support and incentives to make energy-saving measures part of their skill set. This is especially true in regional areas, where there are fewer products and workers available.

    5. The costs are too high for many households

    A final, significant barrier was the cost of home upgrades, which often caused households to drop out early in the process. Australian households, particularly those with less disposable income, need more help with the upfront cost.

    One way to do this is through targeted government rebates, which are currently only available in some regions. Another is affordable and accessible financing, like that available in Tasmania and the ACT. The national Home Energy Upgrades Fund could also be extended to make sure available finance matches the scale of the challenge.

    Also needed are long-term reforms such as mandatory disclosure of energy performance when homes are sold and minimum energy standards for rental properties, which are currently only required in some jurisdictions in Australia. When these are both addressed we can make comfortable, and affordable homes the norm rather than the exception.

    Keeping warm in winter and cool in summer is the number one motivation for energy saving upgrades.
    RACE for 2030

    A worthwhile journey

    Roadblocks aside, households also shared the joy and satisfaction of completing home energy upgrades. While the journey was often difficult, those who reached the end of the road were overwhelmingly pleased with the results. A homeowner who had installed solar panels and undertaken draught-proofing and insulation in Adelaide said:

    It’s nice not to have huge electricity bills, and but I find it’s that day to day stuff of actually being comfortable that makes the biggest difference.

    This research was undertaken by Jaime Comber, Kamyar Soleimani, Ed Langham, Nimish Biloria, Leena Thomas and Kerryn Wilmot from the University of Technology, Sydney.

    Jaime Comber received funding for this research as part of the Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes (EUAH) initiative – a national collaboration between research, industry and government partners to enable scalable, community-led energy upgrades. EUAH is funded through the RACE for 2030 cooperative research centre, which includes contributions from the NSW Government, Government of South Australia and Knauf Insulation. The project is led by Climate-KIC Australia and Monash University.

    Ed Langham undertakes contract research for government, community and consumer advocates, and the clean energy industry. This research was funded as part of the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre’s Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes project, which is co-funded by Australian Government, NSW Government, Government of South Australia and Knauf Insulation. Ed is also affiliated with Schumacher Institute for Sustainable Systems, based in the UK.

    Nimish Biloria receives funding through the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre. This research was undertaken as part of the Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes initiative, which is funded in part by the NSW Government, the Government of South Australia, and Knauf Insulation. Before this, Nimish Biloria has received funding from various governmental bodies, not-for-profit organizations, and the Industry such as the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), City of Sydney, AusIndustry Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, Transport for New South Wales, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Leigh Place Aged Care, Sydney, NSW, HMI Technologies.

    – ref. These 5 roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes – https://theconversation.com/these-5-roadblocks-are-standing-in-the-way-of-energy-efficient-homes-256906

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Panos Karanikolas, Research officer, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, The University of Melbourne

    Rosie Marinelli/Shutterstock

    In an emergency, police are often the first called to the scene. But they are rarely equipped to deal with complex mental health crises.

    Following recent parliamentary inquiries and royal commissions there has been a push – led by researchers, advocates and some senior police officials – for a shift to a health-led and paramedic-first response.

    South Australia is one of a number of states trialling a program based on a “co-responder” model. This means trained specialists accompany police to some mental health call-outs in the community.

    So, how do co-responder programs work? And are they effective? Here’s what the evidence says.

    The current situation

    Mental health legislation in all states and territories gives police the power to use “reasonable force” to transport people who “appear to have a mental illness” to hospital to prevent harm.

    In most cases, this involves police taking people experiencing mental health crises to hospital emergency departments, without help from mental health clinicians or paramedics.

    Overburdened emergency departments have long wait times for mental health and are often inadequate at responding to people experiencing distress.

    Those who need mental health support may not need a hospital stay.

    One study found only one in five (23%) of those taken to emergency by police – usually after expressing intention to self-harm – were admitted.

    The strain on police resources is also significant. For example, in New South Wales, police now respond to triple zero calls about mental health crises in the community every nine minutes (in Victoria it’s every ten).

    Criminalising mental health

    The mere presence of police alone can escalate already heightened emotional situations.

    Police frequently lack training in mental health, with combative police culture and the militarisation of police training presenting significant problems.

    Police often acknowledge they are ill-equipped to intervene in a mental health crisis.

    Yet, about one in ten people who access mental health services have previously interacted with police.

    These encounters can be risky and even deadly.

    People who experience mental health issues are over-represented in incidents of police use of force and fatal shootings.

    Police involvement can also lead to the criminalisation of people with mental health issues and disability, as they are more likely to be issued with charges and fines or be arrested.

    Yet the main reason police take people to hospital is for self-harm or suicidal distress, and most are not deemed to be of risk to others.

    What do people with mental health issues want instead?

    In our research, conducted in 2021–2022, we interviewed 20 people across Australia who’d had police intervene when they had a mental health crisis.

    Those we spoke to often had multiple experiences of police call-outs over their lifetime.

    They told us excessive use of force by police had traumatising and long-term effects. Many were subject to pepper spray, tasers, police dogs, batons, handcuffs and restraints, despite not being accused of committing criminal offences.

    For example, Alex*, said:

    I was having an anxiety attack, and they pepper sprayed me. I had bruises all over my hands from the handcuffs they put on really roughly, even though I wasn’t under arrest. Then they took me to hospital.

    In our study, people with mental health issues said they would prefer an ambulance-led response wherever possible, without police attending at all.

    They also wanted to be linked to therapeutic and community-based services, including mental health peer support, housing, disability support and family violence services.

    What are co-responder programs?

    Co-responder programs aim to de-escalate mental health incidents, reduce the number of emergency department presentations and link people experiencing mental health crises with services.

    These programs, such as the one being trialled in South Australia, mean mental health clinicians (for example, social workers, counsellors or psychologists) attend some mental health incidents alongside police.

    Peer-reviewed research shows these kinds of responses can be effective when compared to traditional police-led interventions.

    An evaluation of a co-response program in Victoria found the mental health response was quicker and higher quality than when police attended alone.

    The success of programs in the United States and Canada shows many mental health crises can safely managed without police involvement, for example by addressing issues such as homelessness and addiction with health workers, and reducing the number of arrests.

    Limited by a lack of resources

    While the evidence shows co-responder schemes are valued by people with lived experience, they are often limited by under-resourcing.

    Co-responder programs are not universally available. Often, they do not operate after usual business hours or across regions.

    There is also a lack of long-term evaluations of these programs. This means what we understand about their implementation, design and effectiveness over time can be mixed.

    More broadly, the mental health sector is facing significant and ongoing labour shortages across Australia, posing another resourcing challenge.

    How can responses to mental health crises be improved?

    Last year, the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommended paramedics should act as first responders in mental health crises wherever possible, instead of police, diverting triple zero calls to Ambulance Victoria.

    However that reform has been delayed, with no indication of when it may be implemented.

    A 2023 NSW parliamentary inquiry also remarked on the need to explore reducing police involvement.

    Co-responder and ambluance-first models offer an improvement.

    But our research suggests people with lived experience of mental health issues want more than ambulances replacing the police as crisis responders.

    They need a mental health system that supports them and provides what they needed, when they need it: compassionate, timely and non-coercive responses.

    *Name has been changed.

    If this article has raised issues for you, or if you’re concerned about someone you know, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Panos Karanikolas is a member of the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC). He received funding for this research from the National Disability Research Partnership as part of a partnership with VMIAC.

    Chris Maylea receives funding from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, and national and state legal aid commissions.

    Hamilton Kennedy does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better – https://theconversation.com/police-arent-properly-trained-for-mental-health-crises-but-theyre-often-the-first-responders-heres-what-works-better-257641

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maria Maley, Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University

    Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations.

    The report found unacceptable levels of sexual harassment, bullying and misconduct in parliamentary workplaces, and laid out a radical plan to create a standards regime. The plan would provide tools to deal with such conduct, and try to prevent it by changing the culture of parliament.

    In 2025, parliament’s implementation of the Jenkins review is due to be evaluated by an external independent reviewer. Have the recommendations been implemented? What are the prospects for continued reform of conduct in the parliamentary workplace? Will the election of an historic number of women into parliament create pressure for further reform?

    Action after the review

    On February 8 2022, the first sitting day of federal parliament after the Jenkins review had been handed down, both houses of parliament made an historic statement of acknowledgement and apology to the victims of misconduct in its workplace. It stated:

    We say sorry. […] This place and its members are committed to bringing about lasting and meaningful change to both culture and practice within our workplaces. We today declare our personal and collective commitment to make the changes required.

    Parliamentarians committed to implement all 28 recommendations of the Jenkins review. A cross-party body was created to lead the implementation process.

    Known as the Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce, it had members from both houses of parliament, ministers and legislators, Labor, the Coalition, the Greens and one independent parliamentarian. It worked hard for three years to design and put in place the rules and mechanisms laid out in the Jenkins review, before disbanding in September 2024.

    The magnitude of the changes parliament had to make should not be understated. Among many ground-breaking reforms, it involved developing codes of conduct and a body to enforce them by investigating complaints about breaches of the code.

    In February 2023, both houses of parliament agreed on codes of conduct. In October 2024, an Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission was established to receive complaints, investigate and make findings about misconduct. There are seven commissioners, appointed from outside parliament, who are lawyers, former public servants, tribunal members and ex-ombudsmen. For the first time, there will be external independent review of parliamentarians’ conduct.

    An independent human resources body for the parliamentary workplace was also created, known as the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service. These are huge achievements and represent historic reforms.

    In line with Jenkins’ recommendations, the taskforce committed to an external independent review of parliament’s implementation of the Jenkins report.

    But has it been effective?

    It is hard to evaluate new rules, systems and bodies that are in their infancy, but one part of the new standards architecture does not represent best practice. After the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission has completed an investigation of a parliamentarian’s conduct, made findings and recommended sanctions, it will hand its report to the privileges committee in each house.

    The privileges committees are made up of parliamentarians, almost exclusively members of the major parties. It is up to these committees to decide on any action to be taken. We won’t know if they depart from the commission’s recommendations, as standards commission reports are not public.

    In the United Kingdom House of Commons, which represents best practice in this area, independent investigation reports are handed to a parliamentary committee called the Committee on Standards. Half the members of that committee are MPs, but half are “lay members” – that is, appointed members of the community, including lawyers and HR professionals.

    The House of Commons established its standards regime in 2018, and has reviewed and improved it over time. Lay members were placed on the committee because it was evident MPs found it difficult to judge the conduct of their peers and struggled to hold them accountable.

    Unfortunately Australia’s new standards system leaves decisions in the hands of parliamentarians, without the corrective and robustness that members of the public would provide. Will the federal parliament continue to reform and reshape its arrangements if they prove not to be robust enough?

    Ongoing leadership is needed if parliament is to continue to address conduct issues, drive culture change and refine and develop its new standards regime. Some believe the culture of parliament has improved since the Jenkins review. Others disagree.

    There are still recommendations of the review that have not been addressed. These include developing a ten-year strategy to increase diversity in the workplace, establishing a health and wellbeing service in parliament, and introducing an alcohol policy. Now that the Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce has disbanded, who will continue to advance the reform process?

    In October 2024, parliament decided to create a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards. Its functions include reviewing the operation of the new codes and the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission.

    This committee should play a leadership role on conduct and culture issues, but its membership is tightly restricted. The government dominates positions and all members must also be members of the privileges committees. Presiding officers are not permitted to sit on the committee, despite their important leadership roles and responsibilities in parliament. Crossbenchers and independent parliamentarians are largely locked out of the committee (only two positions are reserved for them), despite the fact they have often been the leading voices calling for culture change.

    With the influx of many more women and new faces into the parliament after the election, there is an opportunity to press for continued reform and for membership of the joint committee to include diverse voices from across the parliament.

    In 2021 Maria Maley worked as a consultant to the Jenkins Review.

    – ref. Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture – https://theconversation.com/three-years-after-the-jenkins-report-there-is-still-work-to-be-done-on-improving-parliament-culture-257810

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Albert Palazzo, Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNSW Canberra, UNSW Sydney

    If war breaks out someday between the United States and China, one of the major concerns for Australia is the impact on its trade.

    Our trade routes are long and exposed. Every year, thousands of merchant ships — bulk carriers, tankers, container ships and other types — visit Australian ports to deliver imported goods and pick up exports for delivery at distant ports.

    When a cargo ship of petroleum leaves the Persian Gulf for refining in East Asia, then sails for Australia, the total trip is approximately 20,000 kilometres. The ship passes through lonely stretches of sea and numerous choke points, such as the Strait of Malacca in Southeast Asia, often within range of missiles and other weapons.

    Such attacks could come from Chinese ships in the event of a war, or as we’ve seen in the Middle East with the Houthi rebels, they could also come from militants seeking to disrupt global shipping.

    Australia’s current defence strategy cites the security of our “sea lines of communication and maritime trade” as a priority. The aim is to prevent an adversary from cutting off critical supplies to our continent in a war.

    To achieve this, the government has embarked on the lengthy process of expanding the Royal Australian Navy surface and sub-surface fleet, including the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.

    As I explain in my forthcoming book, The Big Fix: Rebuilding Australia’s National Security, the problem with the government’s maritime plan is that it is built on a deeply flawed foundation and cannot deliver what it promises.

    A flawed maritime plan

    Defence documents insist on a need for the Australian Defence Force to be able to project naval power far from Australia’s shores in order to protect the nation’s trade. The presence of these warships would ostensibly deter attacks on our vital shipping.

    However, those who developed the maritime plan do not appear to have considered whether the merchant ships delivering this trade would continue to sail to Australia in the event of a war — presumably with China.

    The reality is that Australia’s A$1.2 trillion of exports and imports are carried in ships owned by non-Australian companies, flying foreign flags and largely crewed by citizens of other countries.

    Decisions about whether to continue sailing to Australia during a conflict would be made in overseas boardrooms and capitals. The Australian government has no leverage to force the owners of these ships to continue to service our continent. Australia’s national interests may well not be the paramount concern.

    Nor does the Australian government have the option to turn to Australian-flagged vessels. Australia’s shipping list contains only a handful of domestically owned and flagged cargo ships available in case of war.

    In fact, the biggest vessel (by length) that the government could take into service is the Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry.

    If all goes according to schedule, at some point in the 2040s, Australia will have at most 26 surface warships and perhaps eight nuclear-powered submarines the navy hopes to acquire through the AUKUS deal.

    Due to training and maintenance requirements, the total number of vessels available at any one time would be more on the order of ten.

    In other words, the government’s future maritime plan — costing hundreds of billion dollars — may result in just ten available ships at any given time to protect the nation’s trade over thousands of kilometres.

    What could work instead

    Fortunately, Australia has other options for safeguarding its trade that don’t necessitate the building of warships.

    Our first investment in security should be diplomatic. The government should prioritise its investment in diplomacy across the region to promote security, including trade security.

    Regional countries are best placed to secure the waterways around Australia, particularly from the most likely future threat: Houthi-like militants.

    The Australian government should also modernise its shipping regulations and include in the budget provisions for war-risk insurance. Such insurance could compensate owners for the potential loss of ships and cargoes as an inducement for them to sail to and from Australia during war.

    The government must also encourage greater investment in our national resilience. Currently, the biggest risk during a conflict is an interruption to the nation’s liquid fuel supply. We must greatly expand our on-shore reserves of fossil fuels in the short term, while initiating a nation-building project to electrify the economy in the long term. Electrification would eliminate a considerable vulnerability to national security.



    Read more:
    Fuel shortages and bare pharmacies: we need to talk about what a possible war with China could look like

    Additionally, the government should identify and subsidise vital industries, such as fertilisers and certain medicines, which are essential to the continued functioning of our society in the event of a war. This would reduce our reliance on imports of critical materials.

    Lastly, Australian industries, with the government’s assistance, should further diversify their trading partners to reduce over-dependence on one or two main destinations.

    Trade is undoubtedly important to Australia and the government is correct to protect it. But it is also true that not all security problems are best answered by the military.

    This is particularly important since the size of our planned fleet is obviously insufficient for the enormous task it will face. Either Australia invests in impossibly large numbers of warships or it takes a different path.

    The art of war requires a balance between the desired ends and the means to achieve them. This simple statement underpins the formation of all good strategy, which a state ignores at its peril.

    Unfortunately, in the case of the nation’s maritime plan, the ends and means are seriously out of whack. Instead of setting itself up for failure, the government needs to put aside its ineffectual maritime plan and choose the means that do align with the ends. Only then will it be possible to protect Australia’s trade.

    Albert Palazzo was the long-serving director of War Studies for the Australian Army.

    – ref. Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines – https://theconversation.com/australias-plan-to-protect-its-trade-in-war-is-flawed-we-cant-do-it-with-nuclear-submarines-256557

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Stabbing in the CBD

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Police are investigating an assault in the city earlier this morning.

    Just before 5am on Monday 2 June, emergency services were called to a hotel on Morphett Street in Adelaide after reports of an assault.

    Patrols arrived and found three men with stab wounds.  All three men were taken to hospital; two men are in a stable condition and the third man is in a critical but stable condition.

    Investigations are continuing, but it is believed the people involved are all known to each other and this was not a random incident.

    Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.  You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.

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  • Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of dementia in men, potentially paving the way for more personalised approaches to prevention and treatment.

    The research team from Curtin University found that a variant of the HFE gene, known as H63D, is carried by approximately one in three people in a single copy and by one in 36 in a double-copy form.

    Published in the journal Neurology, the study revealed that men who carry two copies of the H63D variant are more than twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women with the same genetic profile.

    The study analysed data from 19,114 healthy older adults across Australia and the United States to determine whether mutations in the HFE gene—which regulates iron levels in the body—could influence dementia risk.

    “Having just one copy of this gene variant does not impact a person’s health or increase their risk of dementia. However, having two copies more than doubled the risk of dementia in men, but not in women,” said Professor John Olynyk from the Curtin Medical School.

    While the gene itself cannot be altered, Olynyk said the brain pathways it affects—and which ultimately cause damage leading to dementia—could be targets for future treatment.

    The reason why this variant affects men more than women remains unclear. “Further research is needed to understand why this genetic variant increases dementia risk specifically in males,” Olynyk added.

    The HFE gene is commonly tested in Western countries, including Australia, when screening for hemochromatosis—a disorder where the body absorbs too much iron. The researchers suggest that broader screening, especially for men, could be considered in light of these findings.

    Interestingly, although the HFE gene influences iron regulation, the team found no direct link between elevated iron levels in the blood and dementia risk among men with the variant.

    “This suggests other mechanisms may be involved, possibly including increased inflammation and cell damage in the brain,” Olynyk noted.

    The findings offer promising insights into more targeted dementia prevention strategies and highlight the need for gender-specific research in understanding the genetic underpinnings of neurodegenerative diseases.

    —IANS

  • MIL-OSI Australia: More maternity facilities for Canberra Hospital

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: New pedestrian crossing to improve road safety

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    A pedestrian crossing with traffic lights will be installed on Canberra Avenue near Burke Crescent to improve safety for students.

    In brief:

    • The ACT Government will install a ‘midblock pedestrian crossing’ on Canberra Avenue near Burke Crescent.
    • The crossing with traffic lights will improve safety for students from St Edmund’s and St Clare’s Colleges and other members of the community.
    • The announcement comes during National Road Safety Week 2025.

    The ACT Government will install a ‘midblock pedestrian crossing’ with traffic lights on Canberra Avenue near Burke Crescent.

    A midblock pedestrian crossing is a designated area for pedestrians to cross a street between intersections.

    The crossing will improve safety for students commuting to and from St Edmund’s and St Clare’s Colleges, as well as the broader Canberra community.

    The ACT Government will fast-track design of the crossing to support the approval process and enable construction. More information will be provided to the local school community on timing in the next couple of months.

    The announcement comes during National Road Safety Week 2025, a time to reflect on the impact of road trauma and the collective responsibility to keep our roads safe.

    Everyone has a role in road safety. Each action behind the wheel makes a difference.

    All Canberrans are being urged to take the pledge to drive so others survive.

    This means:

    • obey the speed limit
    • wear a seatbelt
    • don’t drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
    • drive to the conditions
    • leave the phone alone.

    Find out more and take the pledge at Road Safety Week.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese defense ministry criticizes Hegseth’s speech at Shangri-La Dialogue 2025-06-01 21:20:00 China’s Ministry of National Defense expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Sunday to the United States defense chief’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

    China’s Ministry of National Defense expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Sunday to the United States defense chief’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, which it said was filled with hegemonic logic and seriously provoked China’s sovereign rights and interests while distorting China’s policy positions.

    The ministry’s spokesman Zhang Xiaogang made these remarks in a statement responding to the US defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech at the high-profile security summit on Saturday.

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives for a trilateral meeting between Japan, the US and Australia, at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2025. [Photo/Agencies]

    The senior US official, in his speech, urged Asia-Pacific countries to increase their military spending to five percent of GDP to counter perceived threats from China in the region, including in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

    Zhang said the US is accustomed to using the Shangri-La Dialogue to create disputes, incite confrontation, and seek its own interests.

    The US remarks were rife with deeply ingrained hegemonic logic and Cold War mentality, he said, underscoring that the speech seriously ignored the joint efforts of regional countries to maintain prosperity and stability and deviated from the common desire of countries worldwide for peace and development.

    The spokesman noted that the actions of the US are clear to the whole world.

    “For its own selfish interests, the US launches tariff wars and trade wars; forms ‘small circles’ and engages in bloc confrontation, causing deep concerns among countries; strengthens military deployments in the Asia-Pacific, rudely interferes in the internal affairs of other countries, and stirs up tensions,” Zhang said.

    Facts have repeatedly shown that the US, by going against the trend and acting willfully, will ultimately harm itself, the military official said.

    Zhang reiterated China’s position on the Taiwan question and the South China Sea issue.

    “The Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair, and the US has no right to make irresponsible remarks, let alone attempt to use it as a bargaining chip to contain China,” he said.

    The People’s Liberation Army will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and firmly crush any “Taiwan independence” separatist plots and any external interference, Zhang said.

    “Our determination and will are rock-solid, and our capabilities and means are strong and reliable,” he said.

    Emphasizing that the South China Sea is one of the busiest and safest shipping lanes globally, he said China will continue to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation with relevant countries, uphold territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with the law, and work with regional countries to build a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation.

    The US, fearing no chaos in the South China Sea, forms cliques and stirs up trouble, posing the greatest threat to regional peace and stability, Zhang said.

    The spokesman said that China has always been a defender and builder of peace and development in the Asia-Pacific.

    The Chinese military will work with regional countries to jointly oppose hegemonism that harms the Asia-Pacific, prevent geopolitical conflicts from being introduced into the region, and oppose any country or force that creates trouble here, he stressed.

    “We will actively pursue the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives, working together to maintain long-term peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific,” said Zhang.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jen Kostuchuk, PhD Candidate, Sociology, University of Victoria

    “I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just a kid.”

    This is what a nine-year-old respondent told us when we asked how they feel about the environment.

    In today’s current political climate, many adults seem resigned to climate catastrophe and even dabble in climate change denialism. However, our survey of 1,000 youth aged eight to 14 from Canada and the United States found that children care deeply about the planet and are ready to take action.

    The findings from our report were produced as part of an ongoing study with the Humanity in Motion Society, a Canadian non-profit organization focused on engaging youth as key stakeholders in advancing environmental stewardship.

    Almost 90 per cent of the kids we spoke to recognize climate change as a real and urgent problem, calling for intergenerational collaboration and bolder environmental mitigation and adaptation commitments.

    It turns out that our nine-year-old respondent speaks for many children. Kids know what’s at stake, want a seat at the table and need adults to act with them.

    What kids told us

    Some of the kids in the survey talk about the action they want adults to take to tackle climate change. (Humanity in Motion Society)

    Many of the kids told us they regularly take action to mitigate their carbon footprint, including recycling, embracing reusable items and conserving energy. Their accounts are consistent with numerous academic studies on youth involvement in environmental citizenship.

    However, many understand individual action alone is not enough. In fact, most kids recognize that systemic accountability is necessary to tackle the climate crisis. As one kid in Grade 6 shared:

    “I wish big industry and governments would stop asking us to do something when they continue to fly in private jets [and] drill for oil and more; we are asked to recycle.”

    Kids have a deep understanding of current political issues, including the cost-of-living crisis and the harmful “drill baby drill” sentiments, but also underscore a stark disconnect: while we instil environmentally responsible values in our children, elected leaders remain consistently inactive on these very same issues.



    Read more:
    The oil and gas industry has been lying about global warming for decades — accountability is long overdue

    Kids play active roles in knowledge sharing

    The kids in this study display impressive knowledge about the steps that need to be taken to address the climate crisis. Our findings demonstrate that youth are not just passive recipients of knowledge but, rather, play an active role in being climate communicators.

    For example, two thirds of our respondents say their friends learn about climate change directly from them. Even though many children note that they do not have climate clubs at school, they are curious about the role of big oil, deforestation and corporate greed in the ongoing climate crisis.

    In addition to teachers and parents being the most influential sources of knowledge for children, social media content has an impact on kids’ environmental behaviour and feelings of empowerment.

    Specifically, our data shows that talking to others online has a significant positive relationship with reported sustainable behaviour, and that watching videos has a significant positive relationship with how much kids feel they can make a difference. One young girl reflected on using Tiktok for insights on climate change while also capturing an awareness among her generation:

    “I would say if there’s a really big issue, like, I know there’s something called the Climate Clock in New York…I mean, the thing with social media, you never know what’s true and untrue, but that thing [Climate Clock] came on my ‘For You’ page…and everybody in the comments, they were saying ‘this is very real, we have to do something about it.’”

    This shows that kids would benefit greatly from spaces to continue in-person environmental discussions with adults in the room. One young respondent captured the potential for meaningful engagement:

    “There are a lot of things that can be done, curriculum integrations…sustainable skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and maybe explore the ecosystems and biodiversities and actually encourage students to design and implement climate-friendly projects and carry out field trips and organize visits to renewable energy sites or environmental organizations and sometimes, maybe occasionally, the school can invite climate experts, activists or scientists.”

    These ideas were shared by others who called on adults to lead more experiential approaches to climate education inside the classroom and beyond.

    Adults can help by providing opportunities in the classroom and beyond for kids to discuss cliamte change.
    (Shutterstock)



    Read more:
    Teachers need bolder action from our school boards to educate in and for a climate emergency

    Five calls to action

    Here are five ways to help bring about change:

    1. Adults need to step up. Adults play a critical role in shaping how youth engage in climate action. Our report found that teachers and parents, in addition to the internet, are among the most influential learning sources for youth today. Kids often take pro-environmental values, actions and cues from their parents.

    2. Apathy is not an option if we want change. Youth are looking to leaders and elected officials to invest heavily in infrastructure and education to improve our environment.

    3. Intergenerational collaboration promotes better environmental values. Despite the consequences of climate change, youth share a sense of optimism and emphasize the need for intergenerational responsibility.

    4. Provide spaces for youth to take leadership roles and engage in climate dialogue. Kids want to do more to build a sustainable future, but don’t know where to begin. Providing opportunities in the classroom and beyond are critical next steps to raise the next generation of climate leaders.

    5. Promote bold action. Kids should be able to answer the call of many climate activists who recognize the need to pursue a greener economy by working together.

    Our survey findings highlight a hopeful message about young people’s engagement in climate action, underscoring their impressive knowledge of the systemic changes required to address the crisis.

    As adults across the political spectrum bicker about climate policy, young people are growing impatient and hoping to lead the way. Our results refocus attention on the future we’re creating and challenge us to listen seriously to children when they seek to address what may be their generation’s greatest crisis.

    Sean Lyons has received funding from Mitacs in support of an earlier iteration of the study discussed here.

    Erik Steiner and Jen Kostuchuk do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening – https://theconversation.com/kids-care-deeply-about-our-planet-so-adults-need-to-start-listening-257304

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Construction set to begin on South Tuggeranong Health Centre

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Stockport

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Police are at the scene of a serious crash at Stockport.

    Emergency services responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Twin Rivers Road, Stockport about 8.45pm on Sunday 1 May.

    Major Crash investigators are attending the scene.

    Twin Rivers Road will be closed overnight, near Ayliffe Bridge Road, while police investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

    Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Christa Kuljian, Research Associate, WiSER, University of the Witwatersrand

    Seven women were part of a trailblazing network of feminist scientists in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in the Boston area in the US. Christa Kuljian is a science writer and historian of science who focuses much of her research on issues of science and society, gender and race. She is the author of two previous books of narrative nonfiction – Sanctuary and Darwin’s Hunch. In her new book Our Science, Ourselves she focuses on the life stories of the seven women. We asked her about her book.

    How did you choose the scientists you focused on in the book?

    I grew up in the Boston area in the 1970s, and in high school, my parents gave me a copy of the revolutionary guide to women’s health, Our Bodies, Ourselves, which was published by the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. In the early 1980s, I studied the history of science at Harvard and took a course with Ruth Hubbard called Bio 109: Biology and Women’s Issues.

    Hubbard, in 1974, was the first woman to achieve tenure in biology at Harvard, and she features in the book. Her course taught about how scientists, including Charles Darwin, promoted stereotypes and myths about women’s biology. The idea for Our Science, Ourselves grew from that formative experience in Hubbard’s course.

    But it also had roots in another, more recent experience. In 2016, I published Darwin’s Hunch: Science, Race and the Search for Human Origins, about the history of palaeoanthropology in South Africa. The book explores questions that some of my history of science professors might have asked. What influence did the social and political context of colonialism and apartheid have on the search for human origins?

    After it was published, I was struck by several stories that brought science and sexism into the popular media. In July 2017, James Damore at Google wrote that “the gender gap in tech” likely existed because of biological differences between men and women, and he received support from popular psychologist Jordan Peterson.

    In September 2018, an Italian physicist, Alessandro Strumia, said that the low number of women in physics was proof that women were innately less capable than men. He suggested that male scientists were being discriminated against to give opportunities to women.

    These statements reminded me of what former Harvard president Larry Summers had said back in 2005. Drawing on the work of psychologist and popular writer Steven Pinker, Summers spoke of women having a “different availability of aptitude” in science and math.

    Why were these myths about women’s biology still having an impact in the 21st century? I decided to go back to my class notes and look more closely at Hubbard’s research. Who had she worked with at the time? What were other scientists with a feminist awareness saying in the 1970s and 1980s?

    As a result of many interviews, and research in the archives, I discovered a fascinating network of women, all of whom contributed to feminist critiques of science, and ultimately to the field of feminist science studies.

    Our Science, Ourselves follows the lives of Ruth Hubbard, Rita Arditti, Evelyn Fox Keller, Evelynn Hammonds, Anne Fausto-Sterling, Banu Subramaniam and Nancy Hopkins.

    None of these women scientists were born in Boston, but they all moved there to study, take a job, conduct research, or network with other scientists. Part of what made Boston interesting to me was the critical mass of colleges, universities and scientists, but also the presence of social movements that influenced these women, including Science for the People, the Combahee River Collective and others.

    Could you tell us about one or two of these women’s stories?

    One of them is Rita Arditti. An Argentinian geneticist at Harvard Medical School, she led a protest in December 1969 at the annual conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston. Along with 12 colleagues carrying posters and pamphlets, she arrived unannounced at a special luncheon for women scientists, calling for an end to discrimination against women in science. Most of the women ignored Arditti, but Hubbard was in the audience and paid attention. The protest did have a ripple effect on the association.

    Over time, Arditti and Hubbard became friends, became active in a new organisation called Science for the People, and began to write not only about discrimination against women scientists, but also about how science portrayed women’s biology in stereotypical ways.

    Another is Evelynn Hammonds, who studied physics at Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college in Atlanta. In 1976, she read an important report, The Double Bind: The Price of Being a Minority Woman in Science, co-authored by Shirley Malcom and published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

    With Malcom’s encouragement, Hammonds applied to and was accepted at MIT in the Boston area. Over time, she joined a growing network of women who were critiquing their science. She became a teaching assistant for Hubbard and rented an apartment from Arditti, and became a foundational influence in gender, race and the history of science.

    Hammonds emphasised that when speaking out against scientific sexism it was important to speak out against scientific racism as well, and that it was critical to address both.

    How do the current US administration policies on science and diversity relate to your book?

    Sudip Parikh, the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, said in testimony before the US Senate appropriations committee on 30 April 2025:

    The scientific community is in paralysis right now.

    The current attack on science has had a major impact, ending funding for important scientific research. Young scientists and science students are concerned for their future. The US administration’s policy of cutting funds to any programmes related to diversity or equity is an onslaught on decades of progress in this area, and will have a grave impact on the scientific research agenda.

    There is a growing list of words that have been scrubbed from US government websites and documents, including “women”, “race”, “racism”, “feminism”, “activist” and “bias”. The use of any of these words in scientific research proposals can result in federal funding being cut. For example, the US Food and Drug Administration published an announcement in mid-2024 that discussed the importance of diversity in clinical trials. That document is no longer available on the website.

    The women in Our Science, Ourselves made important contributions by highlighting how scientific institutions historically have been exclusionary. They also shone a light on how scientific research questions and analysis can be biased (rather than always neutral or objective), thereby affecting the knowledge they produce.

    The tools that feminist science studies has developed are critical to the sciences because they ask new questions, and develop new methodologies that help science account for gender and racial bias. Who is doing science? Who decides on the research questions? Who offers analysis and who benefits?

    The US administration’s actions are a major setback for science and scientific research, as well as gender, race and sexuality studies, which have made vital contributions to science, medicine and technology. The history of these fields and the life stories of some of the dynamic women in them, can offer readers inspiration for the present moment.

    Our Science, Ourselves is available from University of Massachusetts Press and Amazon in the US, on Kindle, and from Love Books in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Christa Kuljian received research funding from Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America and from the Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) in Philadelphia. She is a member of the History of Science Society.

    – ref. Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes – https://theconversation.com/sexism-in-science-7-women-whose-trailblazing-work-shattered-stereotypes-257265

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Christa Kuljian, Research Associate, WiSER, University of the Witwatersrand

    Seven women were part of a trailblazing network of feminist scientists in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in the Boston area in the US. Christa Kuljian is a science writer and historian of science who focuses much of her research on issues of science and society, gender and race. She is the author of two previous books of narrative nonfiction – Sanctuary and Darwin’s Hunch. In her new book Our Science, Ourselves she focuses on the life stories of the seven women. We asked her about her book.

    How did you choose the scientists you focused on in the book?

    I grew up in the Boston area in the 1970s, and in high school, my parents gave me a copy of the revolutionary guide to women’s health, Our Bodies, Ourselves, which was published by the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. In the early 1980s, I studied the history of science at Harvard and took a course with Ruth Hubbard called Bio 109: Biology and Women’s Issues.

    Hubbard, in 1974, was the first woman to achieve tenure in biology at Harvard, and she features in the book. Her course taught about how scientists, including Charles Darwin, promoted stereotypes and myths about women’s biology. The idea for Our Science, Ourselves grew from that formative experience in Hubbard’s course.

    But it also had roots in another, more recent experience. In 2016, I published Darwin’s Hunch: Science, Race and the Search for Human Origins, about the history of palaeoanthropology in South Africa. The book explores questions that some of my history of science professors might have asked. What influence did the social and political context of colonialism and apartheid have on the search for human origins?

    After it was published, I was struck by several stories that brought science and sexism into the popular media. In July 2017, James Damore at Google wrote that “the gender gap in tech” likely existed because of biological differences between men and women, and he received support from popular psychologist Jordan Peterson.

    In September 2018, an Italian physicist, Alessandro Strumia, said that the low number of women in physics was proof that women were innately less capable than men. He suggested that male scientists were being discriminated against to give opportunities to women.

    These statements reminded me of what former Harvard president Larry Summers had said back in 2005. Drawing on the work of psychologist and popular writer Steven Pinker, Summers spoke of women having a “different availability of aptitude” in science and math.

    Why were these myths about women’s biology still having an impact in the 21st century? I decided to go back to my class notes and look more closely at Hubbard’s research. Who had she worked with at the time? What were other scientists with a feminist awareness saying in the 1970s and 1980s?

    As a result of many interviews, and research in the archives, I discovered a fascinating network of women, all of whom contributed to feminist critiques of science, and ultimately to the field of feminist science studies.

    Our Science, Ourselves follows the lives of Ruth Hubbard, Rita Arditti, Evelyn Fox Keller, Evelynn Hammonds, Anne Fausto-Sterling, Banu Subramaniam and Nancy Hopkins.

    None of these women scientists were born in Boston, but they all moved there to study, take a job, conduct research, or network with other scientists. Part of what made Boston interesting to me was the critical mass of colleges, universities and scientists, but also the presence of social movements that influenced these women, including Science for the People, the Combahee River Collective and others.

    Could you tell us about one or two of these women’s stories?

    One of them is Rita Arditti. An Argentinian geneticist at Harvard Medical School, she led a protest in December 1969 at the annual conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston. Along with 12 colleagues carrying posters and pamphlets, she arrived unannounced at a special luncheon for women scientists, calling for an end to discrimination against women in science. Most of the women ignored Arditti, but Hubbard was in the audience and paid attention. The protest did have a ripple effect on the association.

    Rita Arditti in the lab circa late 1960s. Courtesy Federicho Muchnik.

    Over time, Arditti and Hubbard became friends, became active in a new organisation called Science for the People, and began to write not only about discrimination against women scientists, but also about how science portrayed women’s biology in stereotypical ways.

    Ruth Hubbard and student Kathy Kleeman in the lab, circa early 1970s. Photography by Starr Ockenga, courtesy Schlesinger Library, Harvard University.

    Another is Evelynn Hammonds, who studied physics at Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college in Atlanta. In 1976, she read an important report, The Double Bind: The Price of Being a Minority Woman in Science, co-authored by Shirley Malcom and published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

    Evelynn Hammonds at the podium, 1994. Courtesy MIT Museum.

    With Malcom’s encouragement, Hammonds applied to and was accepted at MIT in the Boston area. Over time, she joined a growing network of women who were critiquing their science. She became a teaching assistant for Hubbard and rented an apartment from Arditti, and became a foundational influence in gender, race and the history of science.

    Hammonds emphasised that when speaking out against scientific sexism it was important to speak out against scientific racism as well, and that it was critical to address both.

    How do the current US administration policies on science and diversity relate to your book?

    Sudip Parikh, the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, said in testimony before the US Senate appropriations committee on 30 April 2025:

    The scientific community is in paralysis right now.

    The current attack on science has had a major impact, ending funding for important scientific research. Young scientists and science students are concerned for their future. The US administration’s policy of cutting funds to any programmes related to diversity or equity is an onslaught on decades of progress in this area, and will have a grave impact on the scientific research agenda.

    There is a growing list of words that have been scrubbed from US government websites and documents, including “women”, “race”, “racism”, “feminism”, “activist” and “bias”. The use of any of these words in scientific research proposals can result in federal funding being cut. For example, the US Food and Drug Administration published an announcement in mid-2024 that discussed the importance of diversity in clinical trials. That document is no longer available on the website.

    The women in Our Science, Ourselves made important contributions by highlighting how scientific institutions historically have been exclusionary. They also shone a light on how scientific research questions and analysis can be biased (rather than always neutral or objective), thereby affecting the knowledge they produce.

    The tools that feminist science studies has developed are critical to the sciences because they ask new questions, and develop new methodologies that help science account for gender and racial bias. Who is doing science? Who decides on the research questions? Who offers analysis and who benefits?

    The US administration’s actions are a major setback for science and scientific research, as well as gender, race and sexuality studies, which have made vital contributions to science, medicine and technology. The history of these fields and the life stories of some of the dynamic women in them, can offer readers inspiration for the present moment.

    Our Science, Ourselves is available from University of Massachusetts Press and Amazon in the US, on Kindle, and from Love Books in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    – Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes
    – https://theconversation.com/sexism-in-science-7-women-whose-trailblazing-work-shattered-stereotypes-257265

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Aggravated assault – Leanyer

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The NT Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred along Lee Point Road in Leanyer this morning.

    Around 8:40am, police received reports of a male allegedly restraining a female from behind whilst he threatened her with a broken glass bottle. The victim screamed and the male fled the scene on foot before police arrival. It is alleged he ran across Lee Point Road toward Canaris Street in Wanguri.

    Investigations remain ongoing.

    Anyone with information in relation to this incident, particularly anyone with dash cam footage from the area at the time, is urged to contact police on 131 444. You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Ways to save money this winter

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Save money this Canberra winter. Image: Lightbulb for Visit Canberra

    In brief:

    • This article lists ways to save money this winter.
    • There are free and low-cost ways to keep entertained in winter.
    • This article provides tips to reduce energy bills in winter.

    Winter is a great excuse to stay indoors and enjoy time at home. However, this can also make your bills go up.

    Here are some tips to help you enjoy the colder months while saving money.

    Use free streaming services

    Save money this winter with Libraries ACT’s free streaming services.

    Library members have access to:

    • Beamafilm – a streaming platform for movie lovers
    • BeamaKids+ – movies and shows for kids
    • Kanopy – a streaming service with over 45,000 films and TV series
    • Kanopy Kids – educational and entertaining movies and shows for kids
    • Story Box Library – a growing collection of videos with stories read aloud by favourite storytellers.

    You will get eight movies or episodes a month. This includes international cinema and Australasian stories.

    See how else your membership can keep you entertained this winter.

    Find great local food deals

    Winter is a great time to stay at home on the couch, but we all need to get out and about sometimes! Save money when dining out and find some local meal deals.

    See our guide to eating out for less in Canberra.

    Save money on books

    Cuddling up on the lounge with a good book and a cup of tea is one of the best things about winter.

    If you have a long list of books to get through, why not become a Libraries ACT member and borrow them for free? You can even borrow eBooks and audiobooks.

    Visit the Libraries ACT website for more info.

    Move more, spend less

    Stop using expensive gyms this winter and try some free and low-cost ways to increase your activity levels.

    Ten free or low-cost ways to get active in Canberra.

    Declutter your house for free

    The cooler months can be a great opportunity to declutter the house.

    If you find household items you no longer want, use some of the free waste disposal options in Canberra.

    Find out more.

    Enjoy Canberra’s free activities

    Winter doesn’t mean you need to hide away in your house, enjoy a free activity like trivia. Check out one of these free trivia spots.

    If the kids are going wild inside, find a budget-friendly activity to keep them busy.

    Take free public transport on Fridays

    If you swap the couch for the city this winter, take advantage of fare free Fridays!

    Every Friday, Canberrans can travel for free on our buses and light rail.

    Remember you will still need to tap on and off each service to support data collection, but you will not be charged for the fare.

    Smart shopping

    If you’re spending more time at home in the cooler months, you may be more likely to online shop.

    If you’re buying a service or product online, there are some things to remember to help avoid shopping disappointment.

    • do your research
    • know who you’re buying from
    • check delivery timeframes
    • be cautious with overseas websites
    • understand your rights.

    More information on these tips here.

    Grow your own veggies

    If you’re looking for a new hobby at home, why not start a veggie patch? This can be rewarding and save you money.

    If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got some great tips from Fiona Buining of Ainslie Urban Farm.

    Learn how to grow veggies at home.

    Get the most out of your heating system

    With more time at home in the colder months, you might be tempted to have the heater on full blast, but this can add up.

    Get the most out of your heating system by:

    • setting your thermostat between 18 – 21 degrees
    • only heating rooms you’re using by closing doors and windows
    • turning the heater off if you go out and setting a timer for when you get home
    • throwing on an extra layer or heated throw, or using a hot water bottle or wheat pack, before turning up the heat.

    Find more energy saving tips and advice here.

    Renting? Get free advice on how to save money on bills

    Renters can get a free home visit with the Renters’ Home Energy Program. Experts will give advice on how to save money on energy bills.

    During the visit, the energy expert will:

    • review how your home uses energy
    • show you quick, cheap, and effective ways to cut energy bills
    • give you a free heated throw rug or cooling towel (limited time only)
    • give you a personalised plan with low or no-cost ways to save on energy.

    Book a home energy visit today.

    Save money upgrading appliances

    Jump online and get expert advice on your next electric appliance for free.

    The ACT Government and consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, have created the Make Your Next Choice Electric online tool that gives Canberrans:

    • free access to CHOICE recommended products
    • an estimate on how much you could save by going electric.

    The tool helps Canberra households to create their own energy transition plan and switch off gas.

    Find out more about switching to electric.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Light Rail Stage 2A business support measures

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The ACT Government has announced a targeted business support package.

    In brief

    • The ACT Government is providing support to help the businesses impacted by light rail construction work in and around London Circuit.
    • Support is both practical and financial.
    • The initiatives aim to ease cost pressures and encourage visitation to the area.

    The ACT Government is providing support to help the businesses impacted by light rail construction work in and around London Circuit.

    Support is both practical and financial, with a focus on easing cost pressures and encouraging visitation to the area.

    The package was informed by the impacted businesses and designed to help during the disruption.

    Light Rail Stage 2A business support measures

    • Free parking Wednesday to Sunday evenings from 5:30pm (effective immediately) at nearby public car parks including:
      • Theatre Lane Car Park (opposite Sydney Building)
      • City Hill Car Park (Section 116)
      • Canberra Olympic Pool Car Park (City southeast)
      • Note: The existing parking hours at Hobart Place are already aligned with these times.
    • Outdoor dining permit fee waivers from 1 July 2025 for businesses directly impacted by construction activities
    • New CCTV cameras to be installed and upgraded around London Circuit to support safety during night-time trading
    • A campaign launching mid-year to promote that London Circuit is open for business, spotlighting local venues and retailers
    • Place making improvements including additional lighting delivered by the City Renewal Authority
    • Business Capability Building Program offering free tailored advice

    Expanded liquor licence fee reductions

    This targeted package will be supported from 1 July by expanded liquor licence fee reductions available to all eligible ACT hospitality businesses up to a 350-person capacity, building on significant reductions introduced in 2024.

    An automatic 50% liquor fee reduction will be expanded to cafes, restaurants and general licences up to 150-person capacity.

    Previously the 50% discount was only applicable to cafes and restaurants up to 80-person capacity.

    A 50% liquor fee reduction will be expanded to venues showcasing artists between 151 to 350-person capacity, available upon application, in addition to the existing fee reduction of 80% for venues up to 150-person capacity.

    Support local

    Light Rail is transforming the city into a vibrant and well-connected place to do business.

    However, with construction there is an impact on nearby business.

    Canberrans are encouraged to show their support by visiting their favourite businesses in the city.

    More information

    Business owners in the London Circuit area will be contacted directly with further information on how to access support. The ACT Government will continue engaging with stakeholders as the project progresses.

    Click here for more information.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese, foreign scientists call on global scientific community to cooperate more closely for sustainable development

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese and foreign scientists have called on the global scientific community to unite and make greater contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by further exploring the frontiers of science and technology.

    This was announced on Saturday in Beijing at a symposium on “Sustainable Development and Inclusive Cooperation: Responsibility of the Scientific Community,” organized in honor of the 70th anniversary of the academic departments of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

    As ANC President Hou Jianguo noted, global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, resource scarcity and food security are becoming increasingly interconnected, and the opportunities and challenges of the new technological revolution are profoundly reshaping the landscape of global sustainable development.

    He said that ANC, as a national scientific research institution of China, has been steadily enhancing its research activities in fields such as environmental conservation, life sciences, health care and energy technology for many years, exploring new ways and solutions to apply emerging technologies for sustainable development.

    Looking ahead, Hou Jianguo stressed that the CPC will continue to adhere to the principle of opening up to the outside world, and work closely with partners and leading scientists around the world to deepen international cooperation in key research areas. He assured that the CPC will also expand talent exchanges and joint training, conduct consultative assessments on sustainable development, promote open data sharing to ensure sustainability, and harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

    Reflecting on five decades of personal engagement with Chinese scientists and the development of institutional links between Australia and China, Australian Academy of Science President Chennupati Jagadish, for his part, highlighted the enduring power of inclusive bilateral and multilateral scientific cooperation.

    He particularly noted the potential of science to overcome geopolitical boundaries and enhance global cooperation, especially in transformative areas such as quantum technologies and AI.

    Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Sergey Chernyshev, in turn, stated that RAS gives priority attention to cooperation with China. According to him, future cooperation between RAS and ANC will be key to overcoming global challenges and strengthening bilateral relations.

    International Science Council (ISC) President Peter Gluckman noted that the ISC has become a true leader in global science not only through its research contributions but also through its strengthened partnerships and commitment to science as a global endeavor.

    As P. Gluckman pointed out, the WNC is also committed to promoting international scientific cooperation, protecting the principles of science and ensuring its further progress to solve global problems.

    The event was attended by more than 60 people, including heads of national academies of sciences and responsible persons of international scientific organizations from 14 countries and regions, as well as domestic and foreign members of the ANC. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Funding boost to save Grassland Earless Dragon

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Found only in the Canberra region, the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is one of the Territory’s most critically endangered species.

    In brief:

    • The Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon is facing extinction.
    • A significant ACT Government investment will help conserve the local species.
    • This article looks at ways the funds will be used and what has been done already to save the species.

    New ACT Government funding will help prevent extinction of the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon.

    The unique lizard is found only in the Canberra region. It is one of the Territory’s most critically endangered species.

    The Government will invest $4.5 million to support a recovery plan to help conserve the species. This builds on $2.7 million already invested since 2020.

    How will the funds be used?

    The additional $4.5 million will support:

    • $2.4 million for program operations. This includes ACT Government staffing to manage the Tidbinbilla breeding colony and deliver recovery actions.
    • $2 million to expand the breeding colony at Melbourne Zoo. The aim is for up to 200 breeding individuals.
    • $120,000 for ongoing release of Dragons bred in captivity back into the wild.

    What has been done already?

    The additional investment builds on previous government investment starting in 2020. This has been for:

    • habitat restoration
    • trial reintroductions
    • population viability modelling
    • cutting-edge genetic matchmaking to ensure a healthy, genetically diverse population.

    The ACT Government has been running a captive breeding program.

    The new funding will help expand recovery efforts.

    Why is Melbourne Zoo involved?

    Melbourne Zoo has a captive colony of Dragons.

    Improving the species’ genetic diversity is key to ensuring its recovery.

    Genetic analysis and matchmaking programs are essential to address inbreeding.

    As such, the ongoing partnership with the zoo is crucial.

    Melbourne Zoo provides animals for release and research.

    It has also shared expertise in husbandry and breeding techniques.

    What else should I know about the Dragon?

    The Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon measures just 15cm and weighs 5–9 grams.

    It was only recognised as a distinct species in 2019. It is now listed as critically endangered.

    The Dragon population has declined dramatically due to:

    • habitat loss
    • fragmentation
    • altered fire and grazing regimes
    • climate impacts.

    Wild populations are now found only in:

    • the Majura Valley
    • the Jerrabomberra Valley
    • parts of Queanbeyan.

    The new investment will ensure continued conservation action.

    It aims to give the Dragon a real chance to thrive again in Canberra grasslands.

    Learn more about the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon on the Environment website.

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  • MIL-OSI: GA (Int’l) Capital Management Announces Launch of Communication Hubs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HONG KONG, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GA (Int’l) Capital Management, a leader in tailored wealth management and investment services for high-net-worth individuals, is proud to announce the opening of satellite communication hubs in Germany, Belgium, the UK, and the USA. These hubs are designed to enhance the ability of GA Capital’s brokers and analysts to connect with clients globally, offering seamless communication and support, wherever they are.

    Instead of traditional walk-in offices, these hubs will function as centres for collaboration, enabling GA Capital’s team to operate more effectively while travelling and working internationally. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the hubs allow real-time connections for discussions on market developments, investment strategies, and personalized client support. This expansion underscores GA Capital’s commitment to improving connectivity and accessibility for clients and experts across the globe.

    Global Reach, Personalised Connections

    “As we continue to grow, our goal is to maintain personal connections at the heart of our business,” said Ho Ting Fung, CEO of GA Capital. “The new communication hubs will empower our brokers and analysts to collaborate with clients, no matter where they are. By offering our team the flexibility to work and communicate on their terms, we ensure that clients receive consistent, high-level service and insights.”

    Enabling Enhanced Communication and Service

    The hubs will support a range of services, including:

    • Discretionary Portfolio Management: Bespoke investment strategies tailored to each client’s financial goals.
    • Retirement and Succession Planning: Ensuring clients’ future security and legacy.
    • Expatriate Services: Specialised financial services for expatriates, particularly Australian and British citizens, protecting their global interests.

    These hubs streamline communication, enabling GA Capital’s experts to provide creative financial solutions and strategies to clients worldwide, maintaining a highly personalised approach to service delivery.

    About GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited
    GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited is a global leader in financial services, offering comprehensive solutions to clients worldwide. Focused on innovation, security, and customer service, the company is dedicated to providing reliable and cutting-edge financial strategies to meet the needs of an ever-changing market.

    For inquiries, please contact:
    Wong On Ying, COO
    GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited
    Email: wong.on.ying@gacapitalm.com
    Phone: +852 3002 3446
    Website: https://gacapitalm.com/

    Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. GA (Int’l) Capital Management does not guarantee investment outcomes or returns. Clients should seek professional advice tailored to their needs before making financial decisions.

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  • MIL-OSI: Trade 350 App: This Trade 350 App Sets New Standard in AI-Driven Trading with Unmatched Security and User Approval

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction

    In the crowded world of online trading platforms, separating legitimate services from elaborate scams can be a daunting task. Trade 350 App has emerged as one of the buzziest names in 2025, promising AI-driven trade signals, rapid withdrawals, and rock-solid security. But is it truly a breakthrough platform—or just another scheme designed to separate inexperienced traders from their capital? In this article, we’ll dissect every major aspect of Trade 350 app: from its core technology and fee model to real-world user experiences and regulatory credentials. By the end, you’ll have all the information needed to decide whether to trust Trade 350 with your hard-earned money.

    Don’t Miss Out: Start Automated Trading with Trade 350’s Proven AI Signals Now!

    If one notices the trends in the cryptocurrency market, one can see that most of the people involved in storing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are now moving into those transactions. Interestingly, this trend has been visible since 2017. So, what led to this transformation?

    What Is Trade 350 App?

    Trade 350 App is a digital currency trading platform that ensures safe trading on global cryptocurrency exchanges. Following a quick and thorough analysis of market volatility, members can access charts and tables on their account pages. Traders with cryptocurrency experts rely on this trading platform for accurate data analysis as such huge amounts of data cannot be collected, processed, and analyzed.
    Trade 350 App bills itself as a next-generation trading solution that leverages machine-learning algorithms to identify high-probability opportunities across Forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and equities. Founded in 2023 by a team of former quants and software engineers, Trade 350 aims to democratize sophisticated algorithmic strategies once reserved for hedge funds and institutional traders.

    • Core proposition: Turnkey, AI-powered signals for retail traders.
    • Supported markets: Major forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY), top cryptos (BTC, ETH, XRP), indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ), and commodities (gold, oil).
    • Minimum deposit: $250 USD (or local equivalent).
    • Platforms: Web dashboard plus native iOS/Android apps.
    • Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Portuguese.

    From a high level, Trade 350’s pitch is simple: eliminate guesswork, automate trade execution, and maximize risk-adjusted returns. But ambitious marketing claims warrant a closer look—especially when unregulated brokers are notorious for opacity.
    Secure Your Spot—Join 100,000+ Traders on Trade 350 and Experience 24-Hour Withdrawals
    How Trade 350’s AI Engine Works
    At the heart of Trade 350 is a multi-layer neural-network engine trained on years of historical price data, technical indicators, and real-time sentiment signals (social media trends, news headlines). Key components include:

    1. Data ingestion layer
      • Feeds: Tick-level order-book snapshots, minute-bar OHLC data, macroeconomic calendar events, social sentiment APIs.
      • Refresh rate: Sub-second for price data; 1–5 seconds for sentiment.
    2. Feature engineering & pattern recognition
      • Technical filters: Moving-average crossovers, RSI divergences, Bollinger Band squeezes.
      • Seasonal factors: Day-of-week and month-of-year patterns.
      • Sentiment overlays: News-driven volatility spikes, Twitter-derived bullish/bearish sentiment.
    3. Signal generation module
      • Ensemble of classifiers (random forests, gradient boosting, LSTM networks) votes on entry signals.
      • Risk scoring: Each signal is given a probability score (0–100%) and a recommended position size.
    4. Order management & execution
      • API integration with partner brokers for sub-100 ms order execution.
      • Smart order routing to minimize slippage.

    Why it matters:
    A genuinely robust AI engine can adapt to shifting market regimes—bull cycles, bear markets, sideways consolidations—whereas static rule-based “signal” products often fail under stress. Users should, however, be mindful that no AI can predict “black swan” events (e.g., flash crashes, geopolitical shocks).
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    Working of Trade 350 App

    Trade 350 App is an online platform for trading in cryptocurrencies. It has dedicated tools to ensure that trading is fast, highly regulated, and profitable. The data accumulation software of this platform is brilliantly crafted to gather price movement data for all cryptocurrencies from all the exchanges in the world. This big data is then analyzed and compared with historical transaction data to generate profitable transaction signals for users. They can follow these signals to make profitable trades manually or via automated trading robots. This only takes a few milliseconds, so members of this trading platform can trade before the market takes the next step.

    The software’s built-in time-hop function allows traders to advance 0.01 seconds in the cryptocurrency market. This software allows them to predict future market positions with 100% accuracy and offers reliable trading opportunities. 

    How to use Trade 350 App?

    Step 1: Sign up for the Trade 350 App platform

    There is a registration form on the platform’s homepage. People need to fill in and fill in the details such as their name and email address. The program verifies the personal information provided, and they are the latest members to join this platform. They can log into the members’ area and continue adding funds. The developers don’t charge a subscription fee, so users can sign up immediately. 

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    Step 2: Add money to the trading account

    Once traders have access to the private members’ page, they can add funds to their trading accounts. This is the money the software spends on making profitable trades. With a minimum deposit of just $ 250, one can start with small orders and gently increase their investment.

    Step 3: Check the personal information

    If members provide their payment information, the program will confirm it before deducting their initial investment. This is done to ensure that the trading account is safe and free from unwanted scams.

    Step 4: Practice, Explore, Learn

    A demo account is available with Trade 350 App. Individuals can use their accounts to place virtual trade orders. They can also explore the trading platform’s features and services to see if it suits their taste. Accounts will help people gain experience in the cryptocurrency market, which will help them when they start a real trade.

    Step 5: Change the trading parameters and select the trading mode

    The first step in making a real trade is to adjust the parameters of the trade according to one’s needs. This includes the risk traders prefer for each order, the money they are willing to invest in, and the time interval between trades. They can change and adjust the transaction parameters at any time. Setting the parameters to one’s liking keeps one in control of one’s operations.

    Then select a trading method. People can select manual mode or assisted mode. If they want the program to transact on their behalf, select the Help mode. Otherwise, switch to manual trading. 

    Step 6: Get the exact trading signal and execute the trade

    Trade 350 Apps provide people with useful trading signals. Conduct thorough market research to discover trading opportunities that fit their trading profile. If people trade in assisted mode, the software will perform these trades. With a success rate of over 99%, one can profit from every trade. 

    Step 7: Transfer the profit to the bank account

    The platform supports smooth and easy withdrawals. To transfer all earnings to the bank account, people need to fill out a withdrawal form. Upon approval, they will receive their profit in their savings account. 

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    Advantages of Trade 350 App

    Superior technology

    This trading bot uses the best technology to scan the Bitcoin market and provide trading opportunities to maximize profits. The correct response rate is 99.4%, and one can win every trade. 

    Reliable signal

    Trade 350 Apps provide the most reliable trading signals for trading in the cryptocurrency trading industry. Not only do individuals withdraw these trades for themselves, but they also execute them and establish their profit.

    Fast transaction

    Trade 350 Apps support high-frequency trading or high-frequency trading. Can complete 20 operations in 10 minutes. One can win from multiple exchanges with certain points.

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    Safe trading robot

    Trade 350 App offers the safest and most secure platform on the web. It is integrated with malware and antivirus software. Therefore, all data and information are protected. People don’t have to worry about anyone other than accessing their data and information.

    Online customer service

    It provides people with 24/7 online customer service. The team is happy to answer any questions or concerns about how the program works. The customer service team investigates and provides the correct information and resolves all queries. 

    Quick registration

    Trade 350 Apps also offer fast withdrawals. Withdrawal requests are processed in approximately one day. Traders always receive their income in their bank accounts.

    Low deposit

    People have to deposit a basic amount of $250 with a Trade 350 App. It is seed capital. One can make thousands with this investment. Also, keep in mind that the investment is directly proportional to profit. Therefore, as one continues to increase their trading capital, the profits will continue to increase proportionally. 

    Cost-effective

    The Bitcoin trading platform is free. No registrations, withdrawals, subscriptions or other hidden costs will be deducted. The developer will charge people a small “maintenance fee.” The program will deduct this as a small percentage of the income. These maintenance costs are used to provide an updated and error-free version of the software.

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    Trading Modes: Demo vs. Live
    Trade 350 offers two distinct modes:

    • Demo Mode
      • Virtual balance (default $10,000 play money).
      • Full access to AI signals and all trading tools.
      • Ideal for newcomers to learn signal interpretation and order execution.
    • Live Mode
      • Real-money trading.
      • Adjustable risk parameters (see Section 6).
      • Access to same AI signals as demo but with real-world execution constraints (slippage, broker latency).

    Best practice: Begin in demo to fine-tune your settings and understand drawdowns. Transition to live only when consistently profitable on paper.
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    FAQs

    Is Trade 350 App a scam?
    No—evidence from withdrawals, Trustpilot ratings, and expert reviews points to a legitimate, albeit unregulated, broker platform.
    How much can I realistically earn?
    Performance varies widely with settings; users report 5–15% monthly on moderate risk settings—but past performance is no guarantee.
    What happens if Trade 350 goes offline?
    With custodial funds held by partner brokers, your balance remains with those brokers. Trade 350’s role is signal generation and order routing.
    Can I withdraw my original deposit anytime?
    Yes—withdrawals incur no fees and typically process within 48 hours, subject to your bank’s timelines.

    Do you want to gain experience while trading software?

    No, you don’t need to be an experienced trader when trading with the Trade 350 App software. An easy-to-use program for beginners that anyone can use to earn passive returns. We do everything from market research to profit recording. 
    Does Trade 350 offer educational resources?
    Yes—webinars, tutorials, and a knowledge base covering technical indicators, AI fundamentals, and platform navigation.

    Can I take advantage of market volatility when trading CFDs? 

    Yes, you can take advantage of market volatility in CFD trading. However, it is not easy for the human mind to accurately predict the future position of the market. In most cases, human predictions are wrong. This is not the case with trading software such as Trade 350 Apps, which can accurately predict and record profits. 

    How much time should you spend on the platform per day?

    You don’t have to spend hours on the platform to monitor your trades as the software does all the work for you. You can focus on your main task and other aspects of your life as Trade 350 Apps execute profitable trades for you around the clock.

    You can log in for 20 minutes a day, change trading parameters and withdraw your profits. 

    Fees, Spreads & Pricing Structure
    Trade 350’s revenue model is simple:

    • Spreads only: No subscription or platform fees.
    • Typical spreads:
      • Forex major pairs: 0.8 – 1.5 pips
      • Crypto (BTC/USD): 0.10% – 0.20%
      • Indices: 0.5 – 1.0 index points

    By relying solely on spreads, Trade 350 aligns its interests with active trading volume—higher client activity bolsters revenue without nickel-and-diming through extra commissions.
    Hidden costs? None disclosed—users only pay the buy-sell spread. Always check real-time spreads on the platform before placing large trades, as volatility can widen spreads temporarily.
    Why Choose Trade 350 App? Australia and Japan Consumer Report Released Here

    Pros

    • Accurate trading analysis. 
    • Fast generation of trading signals. 
    • Timeout of 0.01 seconds. 
    • Profitable and accurate transaction forecasts. 
    • The accuracy rate is 99.4%. 
    • Transactions with automated robots.
    • Margin trading is available to all clients. 
    • Demo trading functionality to learn.
    • Joint customer service. 

    Cons

    • An internet connection is required to trade with Trade 350 Apps.

    Deposit, Withdrawal & Customer Support

    • Deposit methods: Bank wire, credit/debit, PayPal, Skrill.
    • Withdrawal process:
    • Wallet → Withdraw
    • Enter amount & confirm
    • Funds arrive in 24–48 hours (users report up to 72 hours during weekends).
    • Customer support:
    • 24/5 live chat and email.
    • Phone support in EN, ES, PT.
    • Response times: Live chat replies in ~2 minutes; emails in < 6 hours.

    Overall, withdrawal speed is competitive but can slow around peak market events. No withdrawal fees apply.

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    Independent User Feedback
    A survey of user opinions across Reddit, Trustpilot, and specialist trading forums reveals:

    • Positive points:
      • Fast payouts without rollback or “verification loops.”
      • Transparent fee model.
      • Demo-to-live performance consistency.
    • Critiques:
      • Occasional signal lag during extreme volatility (e.g., Fed rate announcements).
      • Desire for additional regulation disclosures.
      • Some users find the risk settings complex initially.

    Aggregate Trustpilot rating sits at ~4.6 / 5 based on 1,200+ reviews at time of writing.
    Expert Analysis & Third-Party Reviews
    Industry experts have tested Trade 350 against competitors:

    • CompareBroker.net: Awarded “Best AI Signal Platform 2025” for ease-of-use and reliability.
    • ForexPulse Magazine: Noted “above-average live execution speeds” and “robust backtesting engine” but flagged “lack of transparency on audit results.”
    • CryptoReviewHub: Praised cryptocurrency signal accuracy (~68% win rate over 3 months) but emphasized need for position-sizing discipline.

    Such endorsements lend credibility, though full audit disclosures would strengthen the case.

    Conclusion: Trade 350 App

    Most people think that trading involves significant risks. They pay close attention to their analysis. However, with Trade 350 Apps, the level of risk is minimized. One can expect the software to take advantage of every trade made on one’s behalf.

    By starting in demo mode, practicing disciplined risk management, and staying informed, you can leverage Trade 350’s powerful AI engine while safeguarding your capital. Whether you’re dipping your toes into algorithmic trading or scaling up an existing strategy, Trade 350 merits a spot on your shortlist of trading platforms to consider in 2025.

    This is a free trading platform with a beginner-friendly approach. People can start trading today. Sign up for a Trade 350 App!
    Contact:-
    Trade 350 App
    (713) 231-4768
    50 W 4th St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    https://trade350app.net/

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  • MIL-OSI: Starscope: Does Starscope Monocular Really Work for Stargazing & Hiking? Read Full Starscope Monocular Telescope Consumer Report!

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Diego, CA, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction: Why the Starscope Monocular Is Gaining Popularity in 2025

    Whether you’re a nature lover, hiker, hunter, or stargazer, having the right optical gear can make or break your outdoor experience. In 2025, one compact device has been making waves among adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts alike — the Starscope Monocular.

    This rugged, pocket-sized monocular telescope has sparked major attention across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Why? Because it’s delivering high-powered vision, smartphone adaptability, and military-grade durability — all at a fraction of the size and weight of traditional binoculars or telescopes.

    From birdwatching on weekend hikes to spotting distant wildlife or gazing at the moon, Starscope promises ultra-clear, zoomed-in views without the bulk. It’s not just a camera add-on — it’s a full-on telescope designed for your hand.

    But does the Starscope Monocular actually live up to the hype? Can it truly replace bulky binoculars or expensive spotting scopes?

    In this in-depth Starscope Monocular review, we’ll uncover:

    • How it works and what makes it different
    • Real-world reviews from actual users in 2025
    • Key specs and performance in outdoor settings
    • Updated pricing and bundle deals
    • Where to buy it safely (and avoid knockoffs)

    Let’s zoom into the facts and see if Starscope really is the best monocular telescope worth your money this year.

    What Is Starscope? A Closer Look at This Trending Monocular Telescope

    The Starscope Monocular is a high-definition optical device designed to give users a clear, zoomed-in view of distant objects — whether you’re exploring mountains, observing wildlife, attending sports events, or simply stargazing. Marketed as a compact alternative to bulky binoculars and traditional telescopes, Starscope is engineered for both convenience and clarity.

    What Makes It Stand Out?

    Unlike conventional monoculars that often compromise on image quality or build strength, Starscope combines 10x magnification, BAK-4 prisms, and multi-coated lenses in a single rugged unit. It’s built using advanced military-grade materials that make it water-resistant, fog-proof, and shockproof, making it suitable for rough outdoor conditions.

    Smartphone Compatibility

    One of the standout features of the Starscope monocular is its smartphone adapter compatibility. You can easily attach your smartphone to capture stunning long-range photos and videos — perfect for wildlife photography, sightseeing, or even amateur astronomy.

    Compact, Travel-Ready Design

    At just under 300 grams, the Starscope monocular fits easily into your palm, pocket, or backpack. Its lightweight build and ergonomic grip allow for one-hand use, making it a practical choice for adventurers on the go.
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    Who Is It Made For?

    Starscope is ideal for:

    • Hikers and backpackers
    • Hunters and birdwatchers
    • Sports fans
    • Stargazers and amateur astronomers
    • Travelers exploring scenic views

    Starscope Monocular Features & Technical Specifications

    The Starscope Monocular isn’t just another gadget — it’s an all-in-one optical solution engineered for sharp clarity, long-range zoom, and outdoor resilience. Below, we break down the core features and specifications that make this monocular a standout choice in 2025.

    Optical Power & Precision

    • 10x Magnification Power
      Starscope allows you to zoom in on distant objects with crystal-clear detail — up to 10 times closer. Whether it’s a mountaintop or a distant stadium seat, the detail remains sharp and focused.
    • 42mm Objective Lens Diameter
      The large 42mm lens collects more light for brighter images, especially in low-light settings like early morning or dusk. It enhances your visual experience when birdwatching or stargazing.
    • Field of View
      Starscope offers a wide field of view, making it easier to scan landscapes or follow moving targets without frequent repositioning.

    Advanced Lens & Prism Technology

    • BAK-4 Prism
      Built with professional-grade BAK-4 (Barium Crown Glass) prisms, which provide greater light transmission and edge-to-edge sharpness — reducing distortion and glare.
    • Multi-Coated Lens
      Each lens surface is coated to enhance image brightness, reduce reflections, and improve contrast. This ensures a vibrant, high-resolution image even in bright sunlight.

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    Rugged, Outdoor-Ready Construction

    • Weatherproof Design
      Starscope is sealed to resist water, fog, and dust — perfect for hiking, camping, or kayaking. You don’t have to worry about a sudden downpour or misty mornings.
    • Shock-Resistant Casing
      The exterior shell is made from a durable polymer composite that absorbs impact, making the device drop-resistant and travel-friendly.
    • Slip-Resistant Grip
      Ergonomic texture provides a firm hold, even in wet conditions or while wearing gloves.

    Smartphone Compatibility

    • Universal Phone Adapter
      Easily attaches to most smartphones to transform the Starscope into a powerful telephoto lens. Capture distant landscapes, record HD video, or take zoomed-in wildlife shots without blur.
    • Tripod Mount Ready
      A standard mount allows you to attach it to a tripod for long sessions or time-lapse recordings.

    How Does the Starscope Telescope Work?

    Starscope uses high-powered optics to deliver a detailed image of faraway scenes. It works by channeling light through precision-engineered lenses and a BAK-4 prism system, which enhances brightness, sharpness, and contrast.

    When light enters the objective lens, it travels through a series of internal glass prisms and coatings that reduce glare and distortion. The result is a magnified, high-definition view that looks vibrant and realistic, even at long distances.

    The monocular’s alignment with your smartphone camera adds further functionality — turning your phone into a zoom lens for pictures and video.

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    How To Use Starscope Monocular?

    To use the Starscope Monocular effectively, follow these steps:

    1. Remove Lens Caps: Take off both the front and rear lens caps to prepare the monocular for use. 
    2. Adjust the Eyecup: If you wear glasses, twist the eyecup down; if not, keep it extended for optimal viewing comfort. 
    3. Hold the Monocular Properly: Grip the monocular with one hand, placing your index finger on the focus adjustment dial and your pinky near the front for stability.
    4. Focus the Image: Look through the eyepiece and rotate the focus dial with your index finger until the image becomes sharp and clear.
    5. Attach to a Tripod (Optional): For extended viewing sessions or increased stability, mount the monocular onto a tripod using the built-in 1/4″ thread. 
    6. Connect to a Smartphone (Optional): Use a compatible smartphone adapter to align your phone’s camera with the monocular’s eyepiece, allowing you to capture distant images or videos.
    7. Maintenance Tips:
      • Cleaning: Use a soft lens brush or blower to remove dust. For smudges, gently wipe with a microfiber cloth in a circular motion. 
      • Storage: Store the monocular in a cool, dry place and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture.

    Safety Precaution: Never look directly at the sun through the monocular, as this can cause serious eye damage. 

    By following these steps, you can maximize your experience with the Starscope Monocular, whether you’re observing wildlife, enjoying scenic views, or stargazing.

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    Starscope Monocular Benefits: Why People Are Choosing It Over Binoculars

    • Ultra Lightweight: Fits in your pocket or backpack without bulk.
    • One-Hand Operation: Perfect for trekking or scouting terrain.
    • Crisp Image Quality: See vivid details from hundreds of yards away.
    • Photo & Video Ready: Use with your phone to capture distant sights.
    • Durability: Survives drops, splashes, and harsh weather.
    • Low-Light Visibility: Great for sunrise or twilight exploration.

    How to Use the Starscope Monocular for Hiking, Hunting, Stargazing & Travel

    1. Hold with one hand and align the eyepiece with your dominant eye.
    2. Twist the focus ring slowly until the image is sharp.
    3. Attach your smartphone using the provided adapter.
    4. Use your phone’s camera to zoom further, take pictures, or record.
    5. Optionally mount it to a tripod for steady viewing.

    Starscope Price & Where to Buy the Starscope Monocular

    Starscope is available exclusively through the official website. Avoid third-party platforms like Amazon or eBay, which may sell unauthorized or fake versions.

    • 1x Monocular: $47.99 (was $106.64)
    • 2x Monoculars: $95.99 (was $213.29)
    • 3x Monoculars: $107.99 (was $319.93)
    • 4x Monoculars: $143.99 (was $426.58)

    All packages may include bonus accessories like tripods or smartphone adapters. Discounts reflect 50%–62% savings.

    Shipping, Delivery Time & Refund Policy

    • Shipping: Worldwide delivery available.
    • Delivery Time: 5–12 business days depending on region.
    • Refund Policy: 30-day money-back guarantee. Unused items may be returned for a full refund (minus shipping & handling).

    Disclaimer: Prices & return policy are subject to change. Always check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing before purchasing.

    Real Customer Experiences from the USA, UK, Canada & Australia

    Sarah – Denver, USA: “Used the Starscope on a solo hiking trip in Colorado. I spotted wildlife from a mile away. The view was sharp and steady even without a tripod.”

    James – Perth, Australia: “Took mine on a camping trip. Loved the phone attachment. Captured amazing photos of distant cliffs and birds.”

    Michael – Toronto, Canada: “It’s so much easier to carry than my old binoculars. Feels solid and works even in light rain. Definitely my go-to for birding.”

    Lucy – Manchester, UK: “Perfect for stargazing in rural England. I could clearly see lunar craters and Jupiter’s moons — very impressed.”

    Explore Farther with the Starscope Telescope – Perfect for Stargazing, Hiking & Travel

    Starscope FAQs – Common Questions Answered

    Q: Can I buy Starscope on Amazon or Walmart?
    A: No. Starscope is exclusively sold through its official website. Any listings on Amazon, Walmart, or eBay may be counterfeit or unauthorized, and they do not qualify for the official warranty or refund policy.

    Q: Does it work at night?
    A: It does well in low-light but not total darkness. Great for dawn/dusk.

    Q: Is it suitable for people who wear glasses?
    A: Yes. It has adjustable eye relief.

    Q: What’s the warranty?
    A: 30-day satisfaction guarantee, with optional extended warranty at checkout.

    Q: Is Starscope compatible with all smartphones?

    A: Yes — most smartphones can be used with Starscope via the universal phone adapter included in bundle deals. Some manual adjustment may be required depending on your phone’s camera position.

    Q: Can I use it for stargazing?

    A: Absolutely. While not a full telescope, it provides a crisp view of the moon, planets, and stars, making it suitable for amateur astronomy.

    Q: Is it waterproof?

    A: Yes. Starscope is water-resistant, fog-proof, and shockproof, making it reliable in rugged outdoor environments. However, it should not be fully submerged in water.
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    Environmental Impact: Is the Starscope Monocular Eco-Friendly?

    In an era where sustainability is paramount, evaluating the environmental impact of products like the Starscope Monocular is essential.

    ♻️ Materials and Manufacturing

    The Starscope Monocular is constructed using durable materials, including a BAK4 prism and multi-coated lenses, ensuring longevity and reducing the need for frequent replacements. Its robust design contributes to a longer product lifespan, which can mitigate environmental impact over time.

    Sustainable Practices

    While specific details about the manufacturing processes and sourcing of materials for the Starscope Monocular are limited, the product’s durability suggests a focus on quality. However, without explicit information on eco-friendly practices or certifications, it’s challenging to fully assess its environmental friendliness.

    Energy Efficiency

    The monocular operates without batteries or electricity, relying solely on optical components. This energy-free operation minimizes its carbon footprint during use, aligning with sustainable practices.

    Packaging and Distribution

    Information regarding the packaging materials and distribution methods is not readily available. Eco-conscious consumers may wish to inquire directly with the manufacturer for details on packaging sustainability and shipping practices.
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    Common Starscope Problems & How to Fix Them
    Even high-quality devices like the Starscope Monocular can encounter minor issues. Here are some common problems users have reported — and how to resolve them quickly:

    ❌ Problem: Blurry or Out-of-Focus Image

    Fix:

    • Rotate the focus ring slowly while looking through the eyepiece.
    • Make sure the lens is clean and free of fingerprints or smudges.
    • If using with a smartphone, ensure the adapter is properly aligned.

    ❌ Problem: Smartphone Adapter Doesn’t Fit Properly

    Fix:

    • Loosen and adjust the clamp arms carefully — most adapters are universal but may require repositioning for multi-lens phones.
    • Try removing your phone case to improve alignment.

    ❌ Problem: Double Vision or Image Distortion

    Fix:

    • Clean both lenses with a microfiber cloth.
    • Make sure the monocular isn’t fogged up (especially when moving between temperature zones).
    • Check if the internal lens is misaligned due to a drop — in rare cases, customer support may need to assist.

    ❌ Problem: View Is Too Dark or Dim

    Fix:

    • Ensure you are not using it in complete darkness — Starscope is optimized for daylight and low-light, but not for nighttime use.
    • Wipe off any moisture or condensation from the lens.

    ❌ Problem: Can’t See Anything Through the Eyepiece

    Fix:

    • Remove all lens caps.
    • Adjust your eye position — the exit pupil must align with your eye.
    • Twist the eyecup if you’re wearing glasses.

    ❌ Problem: Scratched or Smudged Lens

    Fix:

    • Use only soft, non-abrasive cloths (preferably microfiber).
    • Avoid using paper towels, shirts, or abrasive materials that could damage the lens coating.

    When to Contact Support

    If none of the above solutions help, or if your monocular is damaged during shipping, contact Starscope’s official support through their website for warranty service or a replacement.
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    Starscope for Amateur Astronomy: Can It Replace a Telescope?

    While Starscope isn’t a professional-grade telescope, it’s surprisingly capable for casual astronomy. With 10x magnification and a 42mm lens, users can observe:

    • The moon’s surface with visible craters
    • Bright planets like Jupiter or Saturn (as small dots)
    • Star clusters and constellations

    It’s an excellent tool for beginners who want to explore the night sky without investing in bulky gear. For best results, use Starscope in low-light rural settings away from city pollution.Starscope Monocular for Birdwatching: A Birder’s Perspective
    Birdwatchers praise Starscope for its:

    • Silent operation (no clicking or zoom noise)
    • Sharp detail from long distances
    • Ability to quickly scan trees or open fields

    Whether you’re spotting hummingbirds in your backyard or waterfowl across a lake, the wide field of view and smartphone camera compatibility make bird identification much easier.

    Pros and Cons of Starscope Monocular

    Pros

    • High-Quality Optics
      Equipped with BAK-4 prism and multi-coated lenses for sharp, bright images.
    • 10x Magnification
      Ideal for long-distance viewing — from wildlife to stargazing.
    • Lightweight & Portable
      Weighs less than 300g and fits in your pocket or backpack.
    • Smartphone Compatible
      Easily attaches to most phones for HD photo and video capture.
    • Durable & Weather-Resistant
      Water-resistant, fog-proof, and shockproof — built for outdoor use.
    • Easy One-Hand Operation
      Ergonomic grip and simple focus adjustment make it user-friendly.
    • Affordable Compared to Binoculars or Telescopes
      Offers telescope-like performance without the high cost.
    • Tripod-Compatible
      Great for steady shots or long observation sessions.

    Cons

    • Not for Complete Darkness
      Performs well in low light but isn’t night-vision capable.
    • No Digital Zoom or Auto-Focus
      Manual focus only; relies on user adjustment.
    • Limited Availability
      Only sold via the official website — not available on Amazon or retail stores.
    • Best for Casual Use
      May not satisfy professional wildlife photographers or astronomers.
    • Phone Adapter Fit May Vary
      Some users may need to adjust alignment for specific phone models.

    Upgrade Your View – The Starscope Monocular Delivers Zoom Like Nothing Else

    How Starscope Enhances Smartphone Photography

    Transform your phone into a pro-level camera by attaching Starscope. It works like a telephoto zoom lens, ideal for:

    • Wildlife photography at long distances
    • Capturing landscapes or cliffs
    • Recording sports or outdoor events

    Tips:

    • Use a tripod for steady shots
    • Clean the lens before attaching
    • Zoom only slightly with your phone to reduce pixelation

    Maintenance Tips: How to Care for Your Starscope Monocular

    To ensure your Starscope lasts for years:

    • Clean lenses gently using microfiber cloths only
    • Avoid touching the glass with fingers
    • Store in a dry case to prevent moisture buildup
    • Use lens caps when not in use
    • Don’t submerge it, even though it’s water-resistant

    Starscope Safety and Usage Guidelines

    • Never look at the sun through the monocular.
    • Use caution when using near children (small parts, strap).
    • Avoid dropping it — though durable, internal alignment may shift.
    • Adjust the eyecup if you wear glasses.

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    Starscope Gift Ideas: Who It’s Perfect For in 2025

    Looking for a thoughtful gift? Starscope is ideal for:

    • Outdoor lovers (hikers, campers)
    • Retirees or dads who enjoy nature
    • Kids interested in science or astronomy
    • Travelers and explorers

    With its sleek design and practical value, it makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or Father’s Day.
    Starscope for Travel Photography: A Backpacker’s Tool
    For photographers on the move, bulky lenses and gear are a hassle. That’s where the Starscope Monocular becomes a game-changer. Its compact build and powerful optics make it an ideal companion for travel photography, particularly in rugged or remote areas.
    Whether you’re hiking in Patagonia, road-tripping across the U.S., or exploring historical ruins abroad, Starscope helps you:

    • Zoom in on distant scenes with clarity
    • Snap close-ups of wildlife or architectural details
    • Use your smartphone to record landscapes that feel larger than life

    Its lightweight frame fits easily in a backpack side pocket, and unlike DSLR zoom lenses, there’s no need to worry about lens swapping, battery life, or electronic failure.
    Lightweight. Powerful. Unmatched. Get the Starscope Monocular and Explore More Today!
    Starscope for Sports & Events: Get Closer to the Action
    Want front-row views from the cheap seats? Starscope lets you see the game, match, or concert like you’re sitting VIP.
    The monocular is perfect for:

    • Live sports: football, baseball, racing, etc.
    • Outdoor concerts or festivals
    • Parades and fireworks

    With 10x zoom and smartphone connectivity, users can record their experience with surprisingly clear footage. Many reviewers praise its ability to zoom in on player movements, stage performances, or racing cars without blur or distortion.
    No more pixelated phone zooms or asking someone else for binoculars — Starscope brings the action to you in real time, wherever you’re seated.

    Who Should Buy the Starscope Monocular? Final Verdict

    If you’re someone who loves the outdoors, wants to explore farther without carrying bulky gear, and values crisp visuals from afar — Starscope is a smart buy in 2025. Its powerful zoom, rugged build, and mobile compatibility make it a practical investment.

    Highly recommended for:

    • Hikers
    • Travelers
    • Stargazers
    • Birdwatchers
    • Outdoor sports fans

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    https://www.monostarscope.com/

    E-mail: support@monostarscope.com

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    CANBERRA, May 31 (Xinhua) — Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell on Saturday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to double tariffs on steel and aluminum an “unreasonable” act of economic “self-harm.”

    On Friday, D. Trump announced that he plans to raise the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports to the United States from 25 percent to 50 percent starting June 4 to protect American industry from foreign competition.

    Commenting on the statement, D. Farrell stressed that Australia’s position remains “consistent and clear” and the federal government will continue to advocate strongly for the removal of the relevant tariffs.

    “These tariffs are unjustified and not an act of friendship,” the Australian minister said in a statement. “They are an act of economic self-harm that will only hurt consumers and businesses that rely on free and fair trade,” he added.

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose Labor Party won a second straight general election on May 3 by a landslide, in turn described Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs in April as “an unfriendly act.”

    The US administration decided in March not to exempt Australia from steel and aluminium tariffs. At the time, Mr Albanese also said that the decision was contrary to the “strong friendship” between the two countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Death – Johnston

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    A 22-year-old female has died in hospital following an alleged domestic violence incident in Johnston on 21 May.

    Since the incident, the alleged offender, a 22-year-old male, was charged with Aggravated assault and appeared in Darwin Local Court on 26 May.

    The cause of death remains unknown and the Major Crime Unit are continuing investigations.

    A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: High range speeding on Bass Highway

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    High range speeding on Bass Highway

    Saturday, 31 May 2025 – 4:29 pm.

    An 18-year-old P1 driver from Lutana has had their vehicle clamped and will face a fine and disqualification after they were detected driving at high-speed this morning and tested positive to a roadside drug test.
    Just before 11:30am, whilst police were conducting a high visibility road safety operation along the Bass Highway, they detected a red Holden Commodore travelling at excessive high speed along the highway at Westbury. The vehicle was detected at 164km/h in a 110km/h zone, and the driver was safely intercepted by police.
    The driver was an 18-year-old man from Lutana with a P1 driver licence which restricts him to maximum speed of 100km/h. Subsequently the driver was travelling at 64km/h over the speed limit, and they returned a positive roadside drug test.
    The driver has been fined $1161.50 and six demerit points for the excessive speed, and their vehicle will be clamped for 28 days. Being a provisional driver who normally only hold 4 demerit points, the driver will be subject to a further period of disqualification.
    “Speeding and drug driving are both part of the ‘Fatal 5’ causes for fatal and serious crashes, but in this example when you combined both, the consequences could have been disastrous,” said Sergeant Benjamin Kromkamp.
    “Had police not been actively patrolling this area, the high-speed driving could have easily resulted in another serious or fatal crash on our roads.”
    “Tasmania Police will continue to hold unsafe drivers to account including the seizure of vehicles and disqualification of licenses.”
    “Remember that police can be anywhere, anytime, so slow down and get to your destination safely. It’s about your safety and the safety of everyone else.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 2025 Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) and Related Meetings in Paris, France

    Source: ASEAN

    At the joint invitation of the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, and the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn will participate in the 2025 Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM), which will take place at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France, on 3-4 June 2025. Dr. Kao will be delivering remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the OECD MCM, during the handover ceremony from Australia and Viet Nam to Canada and the Philippines, as the incoming Chairs of OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP).
     
    Dr. Kao will also participate in several breakout sessions, highlighting ASEAN-OECD potential collaboration in advancing rules-based multilateral trading system, promoting inclusive and sustainable growth, and harnessing the opportunities of digital transformation. Taking the opportunity of his time in Paris, Dr. Kao will also engage with ministers and high-level officials from ASEAN and ASEAN’s external partners, business communities, as well as media representatives in Paris, on 5-6 June 2025.
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  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Search and Rescue Operation – Darwin Harbour

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The NT Police Force have recovered a body following an extensive search and rescue operation in the Darwin Harbour.

    The search and rescue operation commenced last night and continued until early hours of this morning; however, the NT Police Search and Rescue Section, a Careflight helicopter and the Port Authority were unable to locate the male reported missing.

    Early this morning, the search operation redeployed assets in an attempt to locate the missing person; consisting of two helicopters, two NT Police vessels, Surf Life Saving, NT Emergency Service volunteers, Crocodile Management and NT Police members on foot along coastlines nearby.

    At approximately 11:30am this morning, a body was sighted in the water within the vicinity of the East Arm Wharf. The NT Police vessel Mick Read attended and recovered the body and the male was declared deceased. The body recovered matches the description of the person who jumped off Channel Island Bridge at around 9:40pm last night.

    A report is being prepared for the coroner.

    The NT Police would like to thank all supporting agencies and members of the public who may have assisted in conducting a search of Darwin Harbour.

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