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  • MIL-Evening Report: Dumped minister Ed Husic labels Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles ‘factional assassin’

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

    Industry Minister Ed Husic, dumped from the frontbench ahead of Anthony Albanese’s announcement of his new ministry, has made an excoriating attack on Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, describing him as a “factional assassin”.

    Marles, chief of the Victorian right, in large part drove factional changes which saw Husic, from the New South Wales right, and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, from the Victorian right, pushed out of the lineup for the revamped ministry.

    In the shakeout, Marles’ numbers man, Sam Rae, will be elevated from the backbench to the ministry, despite having only been in parliament for a single term.

    Husic said on Sunday, “I think when people look at a deputy prime minister, they expect to see a statesman, not a factional assassin”.

    Asked on the ABC whether that meant he was saying Marles had put his own ambition to boost his numbers ahead of the good of the party, Husic said, “I think a lot of people would draw that conclusion”.

    “I think he needed to exercise leadership, he’s part of the leadership group. We’ve got to be able to manage these things in an orderly way.”

    “There will be a lot of questions put to Richard about his role, and that’s something that he will have to answer and account for.”

    Husic said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had called him on Saturday – it had been only a brief call – and they will meet on Monday. He looked forward to that being a constructive discussion about the role he could keep playing.

    Husic, the only Muslim in cabinet, in part blamed his outspokenness on Gaza for his demotion.

    “You can’t celebrate diversity and then expect it to sit in a corner, silent.

    “You need to speak up when you bring those different views to either a cabinet table or to a caucus.

    “I certainly took the view that you need to speak up to the communities that you care about. I certainly tried to help us navigate wretchedly difficult issues such as what we’re seeing has unfolded in Gaza post the horrors of October 7.

    “I don’t think I could ever stay silent in the face of innocent civilians being slaughtered in their tens of thousands and being starved out of Gaza.

    “So I tried to find the way to be able to speak at the cabinet table and speak elsewhere, to be able to make sure that communities we represent know that their voices are heard.

    “You should have the ability to speak up on the issues that you believe in. You should have the ability to question.

    “I would hate to think we get to a situation like Trump Republicans who know something’s wrong and and don’t speak. I’m not saying that’s the case here, but there’s a role, a value in questioning,” he said.

    Husic is reported to have clashed with Foreign Minister Penny Wong in cabinet over the Middle East issues. He also had differences with Treasurer Jim Chalmers on some economic issues.

    Husic said he would have liked Albanese to have intervened over his demotion but the PM had declined to get involved.

    He blamed Marles for putting Albanese into such a position. It was “especially disrespectful of the deputy prime minister to put the prime minister in a terrible place where he was being asked to intervene”. But if Albanese had exercised the great authority he had coming out of the election, “no one would have quibbled”.

    “We’ve obviously got to be able to avoid these type of episodes […] the factional grubbiness,” Husic said.

    Because of the factional numbers after the election, the NSW right was due to drop a minister. Husic said he chose not to push it to a factional vote to decide who went. “I did not want to put my colleagues through a national ballot.”

    Michelle Grattan 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. Dumped minister Ed Husic labels Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles ‘factional assassin’ – https://theconversation.com/dumped-minister-ed-husic-labels-deputy-prime-minister-richard-marles-factional-assassin-255962

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI China: World Brand Moganshan Conference highlights innovation in global journeys of Chinese brands

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

    The ongoing 2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference in Deqing County, east China’s Zhejiang Province, is emphasizing innovation as a major driving force in expanding the global reach of Chinese brands.

    Themed “Brands Bring Better Future for the World,” the event offers Chinese brands a global stage to share their brand stories and fosters shared opportunities, common development and mutually beneficial cooperation.

    Conference attendees have emphasized the importance of brand building in nurturing new quality productive forces. They further noted that recent initiatives have shown positive outcomes — with innovation being a key driver.

    Take Wensli Group, a well-known Chinese silk producer established in 1975, as an example. Admired for its industry-leading silk double-sided printing process, Wensli has not only maintained long-term partnerships with many luxury brands but also created new growth opportunities.

    Notably, Wensli’s mini-program enables customers to instantly create a unique, self-designed scarf pattern. Leveraging AI-generated content, the scarf can be produced in just two hours, with minimal release of carbon emissions or wastewater.

    “With the help of technology, we can customize 100,000 unique silk scarves for each of the 8 billion people in the world,” said Tu Hongyan, chairperson of Wensli. She added that innovation has transformed Wensli from importing technologies and services to exporting its own independent, new technologies.

    Wensli’s journey mirrors the development trajectory of many Chinese brands.

    “Chinese brands have transitioned from followers to creators and leaders in new models and standards. Consequently, the image of Chinese brands has acquired new significance on the global stage,” said Shan Fan, president of the Brand University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany.

    The Chinese fashion industry has also seen Bosideng Group, a leading down jacket manufacturer, take its brand global.

    Its first overseas store opened in London ahead of the 2012 Olympics. Since then, its products have graced the runways of New York, Milan and London, shining a spotlight on Chinese down jackets in the global arena.

    “The robust growth of the Chinese economy, its rising cultural confidence, swift progress in technological innovation, and growing international influence have all paved the way for Chinese brands to thrive,” said Gao Dekang, chairman and chief executive officer of Bosideng Group.

    Despite mounting obstacles in international trade, Chinese brands have remained resolute in their pursuit of global presence.

    “To venture overseas, we have to tackle numerous challenges, such as obtaining the necessary certifications, arranging logistics and building our brand reputation. The overseas markets are highly diverse, and we stick to one unbreakable rule — we must adapt to local conditions and respect the differences,” said Wang Pu, co-founder of Chinese beverage company Chi Forest.

    In 2020, Chi Forest officially entered mainstream distribution channels in Singapore. Now, the company’s products have entered more than 40 countries and regions, including the United States and Australia, Wang added.

    Held for three consecutive years, the World Brand Moganshan Conference has developed into a vital platform for Chinese brands to enhance their visibility and explore new cooperation opportunities.

    Over 50 parallel activities also form part of the 2025 conference, including a main forum, a launch event for brand value evaluation, and several themed high-end dialogues.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Indonesia’s Pacific manoeuvres – money, military, and silencing West Papua

    ANALYSIS: By Ali Mirin

    On April 24, 2025, Indonesia made a masterful geopolitical move. Jakarta granted Fiji US$6 million in financial aid and offered to cooperate with them on military training — a seemingly benign act of diplomacy that conceals a darker purpose.

    This strategic manoeuvre is the latest in Indonesia’s efforts to neutralise Pacific support for the independence movement in West Papua.

    “There’s no need to be burdened by debt,” declared Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the bilateral meeting at Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace.

    More significantly, he pledged Fiji’s respect for Indonesian sovereignty — diplomatic code for abandoning West Papua’s struggle for self-determination.

    This aligns perfectly with Indonesia’s Law No. 2 of 2023, which established frameworks for defence cooperation, including joint research, technology transfer, and military education, between the two nations.

    This is not merely a partnership — it is ideological assimilation.

    Indonesia’s financial generosity comes with unwritten expectations. By integrating Fijian forces into Indonesian military training programmes, Jakarta aims to export its “anti-separatist” doctrine, which frames Papuan resistance as a “criminal insurgency” rather than legitimate political expression.

    The US $6 million is not aid — it’s a strategic investment in regional complicity.

    Geopolitical chess in a fractured world
    Indonesia’s manoeuvres must be understood in the context of escalating global tensions.

    The rivalry between the US and China has transformed the Indo-Pacific into a strategic battleground, leaving Pacific Island nations caught between competing spheres of influence.

    Although Jakarta is officially “non-aligned,” it is playing both sides to secure its territorial ambitions.

    Its aid to Fiji is one move in a comprehensive regional strategy to diplomatically isolate West Papua.

    Flashback to West Papuan leader Benny Wenda (left) meeting Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva in February 2023 . . . At the time, Rabuka declared: “We will support them [ULMWP] because they are Melanesians.” Image: Fiji govt

    By strengthening economic and military ties with strategically positioned nations, Indonesia is systematically undermining Papuan representation in important forums such as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), and the United Nations.

    While the world focuses on superpower competition, Indonesia is quietly strengthening its position on what it considers an internal matter — effectively removing West Papua from international discourse.

    The Russian connection: Shadow alliances
    Another significant yet less examined relationship is Indonesia’s growing partnership with Russia, particularly in defence technology, intelligence sharing, and energy cooperation

    This relationship provides Jakarta with advanced military capabilities and reduces its dependence on Western powers and China.

    Russia’s unwavering support for territorial integrity, as evidenced by its position on Crimea and Ukraine, makes it an ideal partner for Indonesia’s West Papua policy.

    Moscow’s diplomatic support strengthens Jakarta’s argument that “separatist” movements are internal security issues rather than legitimate independence struggles.

    This strategic triangulation — balancing relations with Washington, Beijing, and Moscow– allows Indonesia to pursue regional dominance with minimal international backlash. Each superpower, focused on countering the others’ influence, overlooks Indonesia’s systematic suppression of Papuan self-determination.

    Institutionalising silence: Beyond diplomacy
    The practical consequence of Indonesia’s multidimensional strategy is the diplomatic isolation of West Papua. Historically positioned to advocate for Melanesian solidarity, Fiji now faces economic incentives to remain silent on Indonesian human rights abuses.

    A similar pattern emerges across the Pacific as Jakarta extends these types of arrangements to other regional players.

    It is not just about temporary diplomatic alignment; it is about the structural transformation of regional politics.

    When Pacific nations integrate their security apparatuses with Indonesia’s, they inevitably adopt Jakarta’s security narratives. Resistance movements are labelled “terrorist threats,” independence advocates are branded “destabilising elements,” and human rights concerns are dismissed as “foreign interference”.

    Most alarmingly, military cooperation provides Indonesia with channels to export its counterinsurgency techniques, which are frequently criticised by human rights organisations for their brutality.

    Security forces in the Pacific trained in these approaches may eventually use them against their own Papuan advocacy groups.

    The price of strategic loyalty
    For just US$6 million — a fraction of Indonesia’s defence budget — Jakarta purchases Fiji’s diplomatic loyalty, military alignment, and ideological compliance. This transaction exemplifies how economic incentives increasingly override moral considerations such as human rights, indigenous sovereignty, and decolonisation principles that once defined Pacific regionalism.

    Indonesia’s approach represents a sophisticated evolution in its foreign policy. No longer defensive about West Papua, Jakarta is now aggressively consolidating regional support, methodically closing avenues for international intervention, and systematically delegitimising Papuan voices on the global stage.

    Will the Pacific remember its soul?
    The path ahead for West Papua is becoming increasingly treacherous. Beyond domestic repression, the movement now faces waning international support as economic pragmatism supplants moral principle throughout the Pacific region.

    Unless Pacific nations reconnect with their anti-colonial heritage and the values that secured their independence, West Papua’s struggle risks fading into obscurity, overwhelmed by geopolitical calculations and economic incentives.

    The question facing the Pacific region is not simply about West Papua, but about regional identity itself. Will Pacific nations remain true to their foundational values of indigenous solidarity and decolonisation? Or will they sacrifice these principles on the altar of transactional diplomacy?

    The date April 24, 2025, may one day be remembered not only as the day Indonesia gave Fiji US$6 million but also as the day the Pacific began trading its moral authority for economic expediency, abandoning West Papua to perpetual colonisation in exchange for short-term gains.

    The Pacific is at a crossroads — it can either reclaim its voice or resign itself to becoming a theatre where greater powers dictate the fate of indigenous peoples. For West Papua, everything depends on which path is chosen.

    Ali Mirin is a West Papuan from the Kimyal tribe of the highlands that share a border with the Star Mountain region of Papua New Guinea. He graduated with a Master of Arts in international relations from Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Largest water drop-shaped installation of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition on display tomorrow (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition, the large-scale art installations exhibition in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, will present a 28.8-metre-tall water drop-shaped installation for the first time tomorrow (May 11). It is by far the largest of its kind among similar exhibitions. The exhibition will run until June 13 at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section).

    In her speech at the launching ceremony for the giant water drop-shaped installation today (May 10), the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said that the installation is by far the largest and tallest of its kind, signifying that the uninterrupted water supply from Dongjiang to Hong Kong over the past 60 years is like a mother’s unconditional love and care for her children. She encouraged the public to visit the exhibition with family and friends on Mother’s Day and take photos with the giant water drop-shaped installation at the beautiful Victoria Harbourfront, and reinforce their understanding about the importance of Dongjiang water and be grateful for the care rendered by the country. 

    Other officiating guests included the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau; the Acting Director of Water Supplies, Mr Stanley Chan; internationally acclaimed artist Simon Ma; Vice Chairmen of the DC Charity Foundation Mr Richard Lo and Mr Edwin Chuang; and the director of the Po Leung Kuk, Ms Fay Cheung.

    The Dancing Water Drops Exhibition was specially created by Simon Ma in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang’s water supply to Hong Kong. The display of “never-fall” water drop-shaped installations of various sizes symbolises the vitality that Dongjiang water brings to Hong Kong and social inclusion, as well as the “never-give-up spirit” of Hong Kong people. Please visit event webpage for details of the exhibition.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Crash – Emerald Springs

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating the death of a 58-year-old male involved in a single vehicle crash that occurred last night about 500 metres North of Emerald Springs on the Stuart Highway.

    Around 8:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a truck that had collided with a tree. Upon police arrival, initial investigations suggested the driver had hit a bull and veered off the road.

    Investigations remain ongoing with police on scene of the crash.

    The Stuart Highway will be temporarily closed at the crash site for a duration of time this morning as further investigations are conducted, and the vehicle is retrieved.

    The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 11.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Hit and Run – Mandorah

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    NT Police have arrested and charged a 44-year-old male after he hit a pedestrian and did not stop to render assistance nearby the Mandorah Jetty on Saturday morning.

    About 1am, police received reports of a pedestrian strike that left a male with a serious leg injury. Belyuen Clinic staff attended the scene to provide first aid assistance while the Palmerston general duties members deployed to the scene.

    Upon police arrival, further reports were made of the vehicle allegedly driving erratically losing control prior to the incident. The pedestrian was evacuated to Royal Darwin Hospital via Careflight for medical treatment of his leg injuries.

    Police later located and arrested the male and subsequently located and seized the vehicle. He has since been charged with

    • Drive motor vehicle causing death or serious harm
    • Not stop or assist after crash
    • Driver drive under influence of alcohol
    • Fail to report a crash (Accident)
    • Drive a motor vehicle while unlicenced

    He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Fatal Car V Pedestrian Crash, Bass Highway, Travellers Rest

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Fatal Car V Pedestrian Crash, Bass Highway, Travellers Rest

    Sunday, 11 May 2025 – 6:37 am.

    At approximately 10pm on Saturday the 10th May 2025, a crash occurred on the Bass Highway at Travellers Rest with a West bound Mercedes Benz striking a pedestrian on the highway. The crash scene was attended to by emergency services however the pedestrian, a 28 year old male from Devonport, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
    The driver of the Mercedes Benz submitted to mandatory drug and alcohol testing following the crash.
    Numerous specialised police investigators and forensics attended the crash scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash and death.
    Police are appealing for members of the public who observed a pedestrian on the highway at Travellers Rest prior to the crash or the manner of driving of the Mercedes Benz or who have relevant dash cam footage, to contact Northern Crash Investigation Services. Reference OR 774563.
    Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health to travel to Melbourne

    Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets

    Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will travel to Australia on 12 May to attend Digital Health Festival 2025 in Melbourne. He will head a delegation of 23 New Zealand companies and organisations, to highlight the leading role New Zealand is playing in the digital transformation of healthcare.

    “New Zealand has a proud history of innovation in healthcare. I am delighted to support the innovative, forward-thinking Kiwi companies at this year’s Digital Health Festival and showcase some of New Zealand’s world-class healthtech solutions,” Mr Doocey says.

    While at the event, Mr Doocey will deliver a keynote speech on New Zealand’s innovative approach to healthcare and take part in a panel discussion on ‘Enhancing the Future of Patient Care – Innovation from the Edge’. He will also work directly with New Zealand companies to open doors to more opportunities for New Zealand businesses in Australia and globally. 

    “Healthtech is one of New Zealand’s largest and fastest-growing tech subsectors, employing over 10,500 people globally. International collaboration is key to driving much-needed innovation in the industry and events such as this provide an excellent platform for fostering partnerships,” Mr Doocey says.

    Digital Health Festival 2025 will run from 13-14 May, bringing together over 8,000 influential leaders and innovators to connect and share the latest developments in healthcare. A New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) hosted pavilion will be the focal point of New Zealand’s presence at the event.

    Mr Doocey leaves for Melbourne on Monday 12th May and will conclude his visit on Thursday 15 May.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Meet the 2025 ACT Women’s Awards winners

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Educacion Diversa CEO and Founder Lauren Cannell has been named 2025 ACT Woman of the Year

    In brief:

    • Three Canberra women have been recognised at the 2025 ACT Women’s Awards.
    • The Awards recognise women and gender diverse people who have contributed to the lives of women and girls in the ACT.
    • This article introduces the three winners.

    Three impressive Canberrans have been recognised at the annual ACT Women’s Awards.

    The Awards recognise women and gender diverse people who have made an outstanding contribution to the lives of women and girls in the ACT.

    2025 ACT Woman of the Year

    Lauren Cannell – CEO and Founder, Educacion Diversa

    Lauren Cannell leads international not-for-profit Educacion Diversa.

    Educacion Diversa provides free inclusive art-based education in:

    • human rights
    • sexual and reproductive health
    • the elimination of violence.

    It has had significant impact on advancing the status of women and girls in the ACT.

    This is through educational programs, campaigns and projects, including:

    • petitioning to mandate teaching gender equality in schools
    • a Sports Puberty Program and Period Dignity project. This contributed to the early thinking about the ACT Government’s commitment to free period products.

    “[This award] is so important because it will help me to expand the program,” Lauren said.

    2025 ACT Senior of the Year

    Jayanti Gupta – Founder/Presenter, Gender Equity Matters

    Jayanti Gupta is the founder and presenter of Gender Equity Matters, a weekly 2XX radio program.

    Jayanti provides women with training in radio presentation and leadership skills. She has broadcast about issues relating to gender, women and girls in the ACT.

    Jayanti is the Founder and Chair of the Integrated Women’s Network (IWN). She is also one of the founders of Integrated Cultures ACT Inc.

    “I always like to fight for the underdog, and I realised that women are not getting the same rights as men,” Jayanti said.

    2025 ACT Young Woman of the Year Award

    Anjali Sharma – climate change activist

    Anjali Sharma co-introduced the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Equity) Bill.

    She also coordinated the Melbourne School Strike and was lead litigant in a court case that found the Federal Government had a duty of care towards future generations (later overturned).

    She works to develop the capacity of young women as climate activists in the ACT. Anjali is currently leading a team of young women in Canberra to advocate for and champion the Duty of Care Bill.

    “… the need to tackle [climate change] is focused on people, including women and young people, and the rights of all these communities to thrive and prosper the way generations before us have been able to,” Anjali said.

    See past winners of the ACT Women’s Awards on the ACT Women’s Honour Roll.

    Read more about the ACT Woman of the Year and Honour Roll.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Your legal right to a clean, healthy environment

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website.

    You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: A guide to Tuggeranong for families

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city. Our CBR includes a monthly print edition, email newsletter and website.

    You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 244

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL4

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 244
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1010 AM CDT Sat May 10 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Far Southeast Alabama
    Central Florida Panhandle
    Southwest Georgia
    Coastal Waters

    * Effective this Saturday morning and afternoon from 1010 AM
    until 500 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Thunderstorm coverage is expected to increase across the
    central FL Peninsula and adjacent areas this afternoon. The
    environmental conditions are favorable for strong to severe storms
    capable of damaging gusts and a few tornadoes.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 30 miles west northwest of Albany GA to
    30 miles south of Panama City FL. For a complete depiction of the
    watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 24035.

    …Mosier

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW4
    WW 244 TORNADO AL FL GA CW 101510Z – 102200Z
    AXIS..50 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    30WNW ABY/ALBANY GA/ – 30S PFN/PANAMA CITY FL/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 45NM E/W /20W PZD – 81SE CEW/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1 INCH. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 24035.

    LAT…LON 31698382 29788485 29788651 31698552

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU4.

    Watch 244 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (10%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (10%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    Mod (50%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Youths charged in relation to aggravated robbery at Prospect

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Youths charged in relation to aggravated robbery at Prospect

    Saturday, 10 May 2025 – 10:51 pm.

    Police have charged two youths in relation to an aggravated robbery at a shop at Prospect Marketplace yesterday (Friday).
    Police will allege that around 2.10pm, two youths entered the store and stole a quantity of money.
    During the incident, a man in the store sustained minor injuries when they reportedly attempted to restrain a youth.
    A 14-year-old from Invermay and a 16-year-old from Newstead have been charged with aggravated robbery and appeared before the Youth Justice Court today.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Your guide to crafting groups in Canberra

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    There’s a group for all kinds of crafting activities here in our creative capital.

    In brief:

    • There are a lot of groups in Canberra for people who like to craft.
    • People can also pursue a passion through a class or workshop.
    • This article details some of what’s on offer.

    Canberra offers plenty of opportunities to craft in company.

    Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or looking around for a new hobby, you won’t need to look far for like-minded people.

    We’ve pulled together a range of ideas for your calendar.  You could:

    • handcraft treasured items for a charity
    • spend hours on your latest project at a crafternoon
    • drop into a crafting hour in your lunch break
    • head to the pub with your sketchpad
    • start your own workplace crafting group.

    Make a child something cosy via Roundabout

    Local charity Roundabout welcomes crafted items made with care.

    Roundabout provides vulnerable local families with packs of kids’ clothing and essentials.

    Adding a handmade item to each pack makes it even more special.

    You could:

    • knit a beanie
    • crochet a blanket
    • sew a book bag
    • repair an otherwise perfect item of clothing.

    Find a list of Roundabout’s most-needed crafted items as well as links to patterns.

    Create something comforting for a hospital patient

    You could also use your talent to handcraft a comfort item for someone in hospital.

    The Canberra Hospital Foundation Donation Station accepts handmade and new items. It’s located across from the Yamba Cafe in the Building 2 foyer.

    Knitted bears and padded toys are preferred.

    These offer distraction, comfort and a splash of colour in their room.

    It’s also reminder that a stranger in the community is thinking of them.

    Donation Station Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm.

    Read more about the Canberra Hospital Foundation Donation Station.

    Get involved with Good Omen Goodeze

    Good Omen Goodeze facilitates a host of events, including free knitting and crocheting workshops.

    Their workshops focus on building craft skills as well as self-care, mental health and wellness.

    You’ll find details and patterns on their website.

    They are also looking for volunteers.

    Find out more about how to get involved.

    Get along to a Crafternoon at Cafe Stepping Stone

    Relax with fellow crafters at one of Cafe Stepping Stone’s Crafternoons.

    These are held every second Sunday, 2pm–4pm, at the café’s Strathnairn location.

    Whatever your skill level you’re sure to enjoy this free afternoon of creativity and community.

    There is no need to register – just turn up.

    Craft away your lunch break at Smiths

    Fancy a spot of craft in your lunch hour? Smith’s Alternative has you covered.

    This city favourite runs relaxed social craft sessions each Wednesday, 12:30–1:30pm.

    Bring the project you’re working on and hang out with other crafty types.

    From bead stringing to wire weaving, embroidery to knitting, there’s a place for all crafts and crafters.

    Find out more

    Combine craft with conversation through Northside Community Service

    Whatever your crafting experience, you’ll find Craft and Conversation meet-ups welcoming and supportive.

    You’ll find the group at:

    • Majura Community Hall, Dickson – Thursdays, 10am–1pm
    • Margaret Hendry School Community Hub, Taylor – Thursdays, 1:30pm–3pm.

    Good Omen Goodeze volunteers teach knitting and crocheting. You don’t need any prior knowledge.

    Once you’ve nailed the basics, you’re welcome to handcraft gifts for Canberra Hospital patients.

    Find out more on the Northside Community Service website.

    Get crafty with Diversity ACT

    Diversity ACT in Kambah runs the Southside Queer Arts & Craft Collective.

    Join this inclusive event for LGBTQIA+ allies on the second Saturday of each month, from 2–4:30pm.

    It’s a great place to pick up some new skills and meet people.

    You don’t need to book – simply bring your artistic energy. They’ll provide the sewing machines and refreshments.

    Find the Facebook event

    Enjoy craft and a cuppa with Capital Crafters

    Capital Crafters is held at Duntroon Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm.

    Bring what you’re working on and share ideas with like-minded people.

    You can also join one of the organised events run throughout the year.

    Both Defence and non-Defence members are welcome.

    Learn more about the group

    Head to a meetup with Canberra Knitters and Crocheters

    Canberra Knitters and Crocheters is a welcoming and inclusive group of local crafters.

    The group runs meetups many days of the week and inform members of other events taking place.

    There’s also an active Facebook group for members to chat all things yarn.

    Find out more on Facebook

    Embrace the body beautiful with life drawing

    You’ll find plenty of life drawing classes around Canberra.

    If you’re keen to pair your drawing with a drink, try The Tipsy Sketching Club. They run sessions in several local pubs and lounges.

    You can also search Class Bento for more options.

    Sign up for a class or workshop

    Canberra Institute of Technology offers loads of creative arts and crafts short courses.

    You can also find plenty of places that run workshops and classes. Some of these include:

    Note: This is but a small selection on what you can find in our crafty capital.

    Why craft?

    Whichever your craft of choice, it likely offers benefits beyond the final product.

    The activity is known to improve wellbeing. Crafting of all kinds can promote mindfulness, relieve stress and improve dexterity for people of all ages.

    Crafting groups also allow people to

    • build social connections
    • learn new skills
    • volunteer their time and talent
    • practise English.

    And of course, it’s lots of fun.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 10, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 10, 2025.

    Tracing radiation through the Marshall Islands: Reflections from a veteran Greenpeace nuclear campaigner
    SPECIAL REPORT: By Shaun Burnie of Greenpeace We’ve visited Ground Zero. Not once, but three times. But for generations, before these locations were designated as such, they were the ancestral home to the people of the Marshall Islands. As part of a team of Greenpeace scientists and specialists from the Radiation Protection Advisers team, we

    USP World Press Freedom Day warnings over AI, legal reform and media safety
    World Press Freedom Day is not just a celebration of the vital role journalism plays — it is also a moment to reflect on the pressures facing the profession and Pacific governments’ responsibility to protect it. This was one of the key messages delivered by two guest speakers at The University of the South Pacific

    Labor likely to gain 5 senators, cementing the left’s Senate dominance
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne I previously wrote about the Senate the morning after the election. About half the Senate is elected at each House of Representatives election. Those up for election

    The artist as creator of all things: Julie Fragar wins the Archibald for a portrait among the stars
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne Winner Archibald Prize 2025, Julie Fragar ‘Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene)’, oil on canvas, 240 x 180.4 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery

    The Kiwi heart surgeon, his wife and the film maker in Palestine
    Auckland film maker Paula Whetu Jones has spent nearly two decades working pro bono on a feature film about the Auckland cardiac surgeon Alan Kerr, which is finally now in cinemas. She is best known for co-writing and directing Whina, the feature film about Dame Whina Cooper. She filmed Dr Kerr and his wife Hazel

    Glyn Davis to quit as the prime minister’s top public servant
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Glyn Davis, Anthony Albanese’s hand-picked Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, will leave the post on June 16. Albanese paid tribute to Davis for rebuilding the public service. “One of the key priorities of our government’s

    Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes
    ANALYSIS: By Dennis Doyle, University of Dayton Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Now, as greetings resound across the Pacific and globally, attention turns to what vision the first US pope will bring.

    Keith Rankin Analysis – Make Deficits Great Again: Maintaining a Pragmatic Balance
    Analysis by Keith Rankin. Donald Trump is a mercantilist, as noted in Trump’s tariffs: Short-term damage or long-term ruin? ‘The Bottom Line’, Al Jazeera, 11 April 2025 (or here on YouTube). But the United States, in today’s world, is not a mercantilist country. Or at least not a successful mercantilist country, though it is inhabited

    It’s almost winter. Why is Australia still so hot?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew King, Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne This year, for many Australians, it feels like summer never left. The sunny days and warm nights have continued well into autumn. Even now, in May, it’s still

    Labor has promised to tackle homelessness. Here’s what homeless people say they need
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn Martin, Associate Dean, Social Work and Human Services, RMIT University Pressmaster/Shutterstock The 2025 election is over and now it’s time for Labor to deliver on campaign promises to address homelessness. Action on homelessness is long overdue. Affordable housing options remain scarce and public and community housing

    View from The Hill: two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Labor’s extraordinary election result has triggered a power play that has exposed the uglier entrails of Labor factionalism. Even before the new caucus met in Canberra on Friday, the Labor right had dumped two of its cabinet ministers: Attorney-General Mark

    What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia Simply Amazing/Shutterstock If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you’re bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics. They’re added to certain foods. They come as supplements you can drink

    What will the Antichrist look like? According to Western thought, an authoritarian king – or the pope
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Philip C. Almond, Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland Composite image by The Conversation. Images courtesy of TruthSocial/@realDonaldTrump and Wikimedia Commons The US presidency and the papacy came together on May 3 when Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photograph of himself

    ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 9, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 9, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NASA Study Reveals Venus Crust Surprise

    Source: NASA

    New details about the crust on Venus include some surprises about the geology of Earth’s hotter twin.

    New details about the crust on Venus include some surprises about the geology of Earth’s hotter twin, according to new NASA-funded research that describes movements of the planet’s crust.
    Scientists expected the outermost layer of Venus’ crust would grow thicker and thicker over time given its apparent lack of forces that would drive the crust back into the planet’s interior. But the paper, published in Nature Communications, proposes a crust metamorphism process based on rock density and melting cycles.
    Earth’s rocky crust is made up of massive plates that slowly move, forming folds and faults in a process known as plate tectonics. For example, when two plates collide, the lighter plate slides on top of the denser one, forcing it downward into the layer beneath it, the mantle. This process, known as subduction, helps control the thickness of Earth’s crust. The rocks making up the bottom plate experience changes caused by increasing temperature and pressure as it sinks deeper into the interior of the planet. Those changes are known as metamorphism, which is one cause of volcanic activity.
    In contrast, Venus has a crust that is all one piece, with no evidence for subduction caused by plate tectonics like on Earth, explained Justin Filiberto, deputy chief of NASA’s Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and a co-author on the paper. The paper used modeling to determine that its crust is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) thick on average and at most 40 miles (65 kilometers) thick.
    “That is surprisingly thin, given conditions on the planet,” said Filiberto. “It turns out that, according to our models, as the crust grows thicker, the bottom of it becomes so dense that it either breaks off and becomes part of the mantle or gets hot enough to melt.” So, while Venus has no moving plates, its crust does experience metamorphism. This finding is an important step toward understanding geological processes and evolution of the planet.
    “This breaking off or melting can put water and elements back into the planet’s interior and help drive volcanic activity,” added Filiberto. “This gives us a new model for how material returns to the interior of the planet and another way to make lava and spur volcanic eruptions. It resets the playing field for how the geology, crust, and atmosphere on Venus work together.”
    The next step, he added, is to gather direct data about Venus’ crust to test and refine these models. Several upcoming missions, including NASA’s DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) and VERITAS (Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy) and, in partnership with ESA (European Space Agency), Envision, aim to study the planet’s surface and atmosphere in greater detail. These efforts could help confirm whether processes like metamorphism and recycling are actively shaping the Venusian crust today—and reveal how such activity may be tied to volcanic and atmospheric evolution.
    “We don’t actually know how much volcanic activity is on Venus,” Filiberto said. “We assume there is a lot, and research says there should be, but we’d need more data to know for sure.”
    Melissa GaskillNASA Johnson Space Center
    Media Contacts:
    Karen Fox / Molly WasserHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1600karen.c.fox@nasa.gov / molly.l.wasser@nasa.gov
    Victoria SegoviaNASA’s Johnson Space Center281-483-5111victoria.segovia@nasa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News 05/9/2025 Blackburn, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Reduce Unwarranted Medical Imaging and Save Taxpayers Billions

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act to modernize Medicare’s imaging oversight process. This legislation would remove a key barrier that has delayed implementation of Medicare’s Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program, an evidence-based tool that helps ensure only necessary advanced imaging services are ordered for patients. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has projected full implementation of AUC will save American taxpayers $700 million in savings each year.

    “For years, a flawed reporting mandate has kept a commonsense Medicare cost-saving program from being fully implemented,” said Senator Blackburn. “The ROOT Act would remove that roadblock by eliminating the real-time claims reporting requirement, instead requiring providers to attest to reviewing AUC at point of care. Getting this legislation across the finish line is projected to save American taxpayers millions of dollars each year while realizing the full benefits of the AUC program.”

    “When the right imaging is used at the right time, it can lead to better health outcomes and reduce costs for patients and the health care system,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This commonsense, bipartisan legislation supports evidence-based care and reduces unnecessary scans, saving Medicare billions of dollars while ensuring safer, more personalized care.”

    BACKGROUND

    • The Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) established the AUC program to ensure appropriate ordering of advancing diagnostic imaging.
    • The AUC program was designed to guide clinicians in real-time selection of diagnostic imaging services and reduce unnecessary imaging costs.
    • Full implementation of AUC was supposed to have happened on January 1, 2017, but CMS has been unable to fully launch the program due to challenges incorporating AUC with existing systems.
    • Evidence shows the AUC program improves imaging decisions, reduces unnecessary utilization, and cuts costs for both Medicare and its beneficiaries.
    • Data from CareSelect Imaging revealed $178 million in inappropriate allowed charges in 2023 could have been avoided with AUC consultation.

    RADIOLOGY OUTPATIENT ORDERING TRANSMISSION (ROOT) ACT

    • The ROOT Act would remove real-time claims reporting, the primary barrier to the implementation of the AUC program. Instead, this legislation would require providers to attest that they reviewed AUC at the point of care. CMS would conduct retrospective audits based on this data to ensure compliance and inform provider education. An additional carveout reduces administrative burden, exempting those participating in clinical trials and those in small rural practices. 
    • The ROOT Act could save American taxpayers billions of dollars:
      • $2.2 billion reduction in federal spending from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 – FY 2034.
      • $1.6 billion in savings for Medicare beneficiaries from reduced cost-sharing over the same period.

    ENDORSEMENTS

    This legislation is supported by the Tennessee Radiological Society, American College of Radiology, and the American Society of Emergency Radiology.

    “The real-time AUC program provides enhanced diagnostic accuracy, reduces delays in access and improves outcomes by guiding medical providers to choose the best imaging exam for a patient’s condition or when no scan may be necessary,” said Tennessee Radiological Society President Wesley A. Angel, MD.

    “Without taking decisions out of doctor’s hands or delaying care, AUC-based clinical decision support reduces unwarranted imaging, radiation exposure and costs – up to $700 million annually – while ensuring that patients get the right scan for their condition. We look forward to working with Sen. Blackburn and other members of Congress to move the ROOT Act forward,” said American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors Chair Alan Matsumoto, MD, FACR.

    “The quality-based AUC ordering approach is good for patients, providers, and taxpayers. The ACR urges health systems, hospitals and practices to build on their CDS investment, and for Congress and CMS to continue to work with medical associations, providers groups and other stakeholders to implement the federal AUC program,” said America College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, FACR.

    Click here for bill text.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Ways you can help a vulnerable person in Canberra

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    In brief:

    • There are many Canberrans who can do with a helping hand.
    • The ACT has many services and initiatives that may be of benefit, whatever the situation.
    • This article features a list of some of these services.

    There are many vulnerable people in our community. Perhaps you know someone who is:

    • at risk
    • chronically unwell
    • unhappy, lonely or isolated
    • elderly or frail
    • facing financial difficulty
    • new to Canberra.

    Whether it’s a family member, neighbour or colleague you’re concerned about, reaching out is a great first step.

    Where relevant, you could help them make a call or fill out a form. You could even go along to an appointment or event with them.

    The list of services below is not exhaustive but may benefit someone you know. Most are free or low cost.

    Help with day-to-day living

    Eligible ACT residents who cannot take their bins out to the kerb, due to chronic illness, frail age or disability, can apply to have this done for them.

    A Companion Card allows people with significant and permanent disabilities to bring a companion for free to certain events and venues.

    Canberrans having difficulty paying for groceries can visit Communities at Work pantries for discounted food and other essentials.

    Communities at Work also provides free clothing, shoes and accessories for job interviews, court, funerals and other important events.

    Canberrans can access free period products throughout the ACT.

    Find more information on cost-of-living assistance.

    Help with transport

    Community bus services are for ACT residents who find it hard to use other forms of transport. They run from Monday to Friday and have flexible routes.

    The ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme provides financial help to ACT residents with a disability or significant mobility restriction that prevents them from using public and community transport.

    Transport Canberra’s Flexible Bus Service helps Canberrans, such as the aged or people with mobility difficulties, get from their home to local community locations. Booking is required. Carers with a valid carers card are also welcome to travel.

    Special needs transport is available for eligible students. Please check the application open dates and guidelines in advance.

    The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bus service provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to connect with their communities and culture in the ACT and surrounding regions.

    More information regarding bus operating and booking hours, eligibility and guidelines for all services is available on Transport Canberra’s website.

    The Fitness to Drive Medical Clinic assesses fitness to drive a motor vehicle.

    Help with health care and wellbeing

    Mobile dental clinics Mobile Dental Clinics are an additional service for aged, school children and vulnerable Canberrans to access dental care in the community.

    Canberrans can access short term loan equipment via the ACT Equipment Loan Service. This is available on referral and includes:

    • mobility aids
    • hoists
    • wheelchairs
    • hospital beds and more.

    This free, short-term service is for anyone being discharged from hospital and for ACT residents needing rehab or to trial equipment.

    Eligible Canberrans with a lifelong or long-term disability  may be able to  access the ACT Equipment Scheme. The scheme can provide long term loan equipment that will help people live at home safely.

    Know someone who already has a mobility aid or appliance? Why not remind them they can have it serviced or repaired through the Clinical Technology Workshop?

    Anyone needing a walking aid can reach out to the Walking Aid Clinic.

    The Canberra Sexual Health Centre offers all Canberrans aged 14 and over professional care without judgment.

    Help is available to Canberrans who have experienced a change in their ability to carry out everyday activities due to a medical or health condition or disability. Brindabella Day and Ambulatory Rehabilitation Service provides a range of rehabilitation therapies.

    Community Care Nursing can assist people with a range of conditions and healthcare needs. It can also be accessed in the home, if medically necessary. Nursing services include wound care, medication management and more.

    Nutrition is a key part of health and wellbeing. The Community Care Nutrition Service offers specialised nutrition services to adults. As well as general healthy eating and nutrition support, the service can advise on chronic health conditions.

    The Liaison and Navigation Service helps adults with complex needs navigate health and other services.

    Adults with a chronic health condition affecting their quality of life may benefit from the Take Control – Live Well program. The three-week program helps people gain the skills and confidence to:

    • take control of their condition/s
    • reach health goals
    • make connections.

    Other services available include:

    You can find a range of other services on the Canberra Health Services website.

    Help to reduce loneliness

    Social isolation and loneliness can be harmful to mental and physical health. Visiting people or inviting them places can be extremely helpful. There is also a variety of ways people can meet others or find a new interest.

    Volunteering can be a great way to find connection and purpose. Canberrans looking for volunteering opportunities, workshops and advice can contact VolunteeringACT.

    There are lots of events happening every day on the Meetup website. From bushwalking to trivia, book clubs to dancing, there’s something to suit every interest.

    Older Canberrans could consider getting involved in an Intergenerational Playgroup through ACT Playgroups. These can help isolated residents and parents to connect.

    Social enterprise Café Stepping Stone runs various events at its Dickson and Strathnairn locations.

    There are also plenty of weird and wacky sports to consider. This is a great way of trying something new and meeting new people at the same time.

    Work-related help

    ACT Women’s Return to Work workshops support women and gender diverse people returning to the workforce with grants and advice on next steps.

    There is a free office skills course and ACT Government work placement for culturally and linguistically diverse Canberrans seeking meaningful employment.

    The ACT Government can help veterans transition from employment in the Australian Defence Force to the ACT Government.

    The RSL Veterans’ Employment Program is a free program helping veterans, family members and partners to find rewarding work.

    Canberrans with a business can get free business support from the Access Canberra Business Assist Team. They can help you understand permits, licenses and approvals.

    The Women’s Legal Centre ACT offers free legal advice to women in low-paid and/or precarious employment who are experiencing problems at work.

    Crisis help

    There is help for those who have experienced domestic and family violence.

    Through a range of support services, Canberrans can apply for financial support following domestic and family violence.

    Canberrans can get help to plan for safety, support children, find accommodation, sort out finances, take legal action and stay safe online.

    Tenants experiencing domestic and family violence can also break a rental lease immediately, if needed.

    There is support available to understand legal options in these circumstances.

    Find more on domestic, family and sexual violence services.

    Communities at Work Crisis Support can give immediate help with food, medical scripts and other essential supports. They can also provide:

    • bus tickets
    • phone vouchers and charging
    • showers
    • hygiene products
    • information and referral services.

    If you know someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, there is help available. Find out about more services that can help with finding a safe place to stay, getting a free meal, having a shower or doing laundry.

    There are a number of ways you can get help for your mental health in the ACT.

    If you are in crisis or need support after hours, contact:

    If you or a loved one are in an unsafe or life-threatening situation, call triple 000 immediately.

    More avenues for help include:

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Southern District charges over 300 individuals in border security-related cases this week

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    HOUSTON – A total of 300 cases have been filed charging 302 people from May 2-8 in continuing efforts to secure the southern border, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. 

    As part of the cases, 93 face allegations of illegally reentering the country. The majority have prior felony convictions for narcotics, prior immigration crimes and more. A total of 193 people face charges of illegally entering the country, while 11 cases allege various instances of human smuggling with the remainder involving other immigration-related crimes.  

    Those charged by criminal complaint include two convicted felons authorities had allegedly discovered illegally in the country near Roma. Milton Elias Lara-Lara and Alejandro Tamayo-Velazquez have convictions related to fentanyl and marijuana, respectively, and had previously been removed from the United States, according to their charges.  

    Two more charged this week for unlawfully returning to the United States are Marco Antonio Rangel-Hernandez and Jose Guadalupe Valero-Lavanzate. The charges against them allege both are Mexican nationals who had previously served sentences for illegal reentry.

    As part of the ongoing efforts, others have also admitted they failed to register and be fingerprinted. One of those was Elver Emmanual Ollervidez-Tapia. He admitted he had previously waded across the Rio Grande River and illegally entered the country. Upon arrival, he failed to register and be fingerprinted as required by law. He was charged with that crime and for illegally entering the country and has pleaded guilty.

    In addition to the new cases, a five-time DUI illegal alien offender was ordered to federal prison for 70 months. In imposing the term of imprisonment, the court considered the dangerousness of Isidor Lagunas-Estrada’s crimes, his lack of respect for the law and need for deterrence. Lagunas-Estrada was removed from the United States in 2020 following his fourth DUI conviction. The investigation revealed he illegally reentered again and was found in the United States in October 2022 when he was arrested and later convicted for his fifth DUI.   

    Also announced was an illegal alien who had allegedly attempted to export stolen vehicles for the cartel. Authorities found Angel David Salas-Herrera in a stolen jeep Gladiator, according to the charges. A search allegedly resulted in the discovery of multiple key fobs and a device utilized to program them. The charges allege the Gladiator was intended to be exported to Mexico for the Gulf Cartel. Law enforcement was also able to recover two additional stolen vehicles that were allegedly intended for the same purpose. If convicted, Salas-Herrera faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

    In Brownsville, an armed repeat illegal alien admitted to human smuggling and firearms charges. The investigation revealed Alejandro Ramirez-Carranza was a river guide and had conspired with Issac Azuara-Vasquez to transport and smuggle illegal aliens in the bed of a truck after they illegally arrived from Mexico via boat on the Rio Grande River. Ramirez-Carranza, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, admitted to transporting and bringing an alien into the United States as well as illegal reentry and being an alien in possession of a firearm. Mexican citizen Azuara-Vasquez entered his plea April 10 to the same smuggling-related charges as well as selling a firearm to Ramirez-Carranza, an illegal alien.

    These cases were referred or supported by federal law enforcement partners, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Homeland Security Investigations, ICE – Enforcement and Removal Operations, Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with additional assistance from state and local law enforcement partners.

    The cases are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.

    Under current leadership, public safety and a secure border are the top priorities for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX). Enhanced enforcement both at the border and in the interior of the district have yielded aliens engaged in unlawful activity or with serious criminal history, including human trafficking, sexual assault and violence against children. 

    The SDTX remains one of the busiest in the nation. It represents 43 counties and more than nine million people covering 44,000 square miles. Assistant U.S. Attorneys from all seven divisions including Houston, Galveston, Victoria, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen and Laredo work directly with our law enforcement partners on the federal, state and local levels to prosecute the suspected offenders of these and other federal crimes. 

    An indictment or criminal complaint is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Report on Voting from the 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX – NVA) NuVista Energy Ltd. (“NuVista“) announces that the following matters were approved at the annual meeting of the shareholders of NuVista held on May 9, 2025. Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Information Circular dated March 24, 2025 (the “Circular“).

    1. Fixing the Number of Directors

    By resolution passed via ballot, the number of directors to be elected at the meeting was fixed at eight (8) members. The results of the ballot were as follows:

        Votes For   Percent   Votes Against  

    Percent
        123,600,347   79.58%   31,709,078   20.42%
                     

    2. Election of Directors

    By resolution passed via ballot, the following eight nominees were appointed as directors of NuVista to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of NuVista, or until their successors are elected or appointed. The results of the ballot were as follows:

    Name of Nominee   Votes For   Percent   Votes Withheld  

    Percent
                     
    Pentti O. Karkkainen   122,025,115   79.19%   32,072,619   20.81%
    Ronald J. Eckhardt   121,781,922   79.03%   32,315,812   20.97%
    K. L. (Kate) Holzhauser   118,719,905   77.04%   35,377,829   22.96%
    Michael J. Lawford   122,261,695   79.34%   31,836,039   20.66%
    Mary Ellen Lutey   122,511,574   79.50%   31,586,160   20.50%
    Deborah S. Stein   121,029,015   78.72%   32,719,167   21.28%
    Jonathan A. Wright   117,217,852   76.07%   36,879,882   23.93%
    Grant A. Zawalsky   112,407,921   72.95%   41,689,813   27.05%
                     

    3. Appointment of Auditors

    By resolution passed via ballot, KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were appointed as auditors of NuVista to hold office until close of the next annual meeting or until their successors are duly appointed, and the directors were authorized to fix their remuneration. The results of the ballot were as follows:

        Votes For   Percent   Votes Withheld  

    Percent
        149,871,999   96.50%   5,437,426   3.50%
                     

    4. Non-Binding Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation

    By advisory resolution passed via ballot, NuVista’s approach to executive compensation was approved. The results of the ballot were as follows:

        Votes For   Percent   Votes Against  

    Percent
        122,075,765   79.22%   32,021,969   20.78%
                     

    INVESTOR INFORMATION

    NuVista is an independent Canadian oil and natural gas exploration, development and production corporation with its Common Shares trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVA”.

    NuVista is an oil and natural gas company actively engaged in the exploration for, and the development and production of, oil and natural gas reserves in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Our primary focus is on the scalable and repeatable condensate-rich Montney formation in the Pipestone and Wapiti areas of the Alberta Deep Basin.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Mike J. Lawford   Ivan J. Condic  
    President and CEO   VP, Finance and CFO  
    (403) 538-1936   (403) 538-1954  

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  • MIL-OSI USA: 28 DEMOCRATS URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP TO CALL ON NETANYAHU TO ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL)

    WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of Abraham Accords Caucus, led 27 fellow House Democrats on a letter to President Trump urging him to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately restore the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. 

    The letter notes Israel is fighting an existential war. “Israel has the right and obligation to defeat Hamas and rescue the hostages,” the members wrote. “At the same time, it is critical that Israel enables entry of lifesaving humanitarian aid into Gaza. We respectfully urge you to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately address this humanitarian crisis and promote lasting peace”

    “There will not be peace as long as Hamas reigns terror over Gaza and seeks to destroy Israel,” added Rep. Schneider. “As Israel works to defeat and dismantle Hamas, it must also facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Just as it is crucial for food, water, and medicines to get to civilians, it is imperative that Hamas, and gangs affiliated with Hamas, are not allowed to hijack future aid entering the Strip.” 

    Members who signed the letter include Reps. Wesley Bell (MO-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Gilbert Cisneros (CA-31), Steve Cohen (TN-07), Angie Craig (MN-02), Danny Davis (IL-07), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Robin Kelly (IL-02), George Latimer (NY-16), John Mannion (NY-22), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Brittany Petterson (CO-07), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07).

    The full letter text is below.

    Dear President Trump: 

    On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a brutal and unprovoked war on Israel, murdering civilians and kidnapping hundreds of hostages. More than 40 Americans were killed, 13 were taken hostage, and five still remain unaccounted for. Presently, 59 hostages are still held in Gaza, of which 24 are presumed living and languishing in Hamas’s tunnels, enduring unspeakable abuse and terror. 

    Israel has the right and obligation to defeat Hamas and rescue the hostages. At the same time, it is critical that Israel enables entry of lifesaving humanitarian aid into Gaza. We respectfully urge you to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately address this humanitarian crisis and promote lasting peace.  

    You recently highlighted the ongoing humanitarian suffering in Gaza, where Hamas uses Palestinian civilians as human shields. We appreciate your recognition of the urgent need for food, water, and medicine to reach civilians — and we agree. The World Food Program recently announced that its warehouses are now empty, and many civilians are suffering from lack of access to food and clean water. It is vital for humanitarian assistance to again get to those in need, even amid the ongoing conflict. We also urge you to keep your recent commitment “to help the people of Gaza get some food.” 

    We recognize that restoring humanitarian aid must coexist with the campaign to return the hostages and defeat Hamas. Failing to ensure aid reaches civilians risks greater humanitarian catastrophe, strengthens Hamas’s false narratives, risks Israel’s international standing, and undermines the moral clarity of the need to dismantle Hamas and bring hopes for peace and prosperity to the region. The United States must both stand with our allies and uphold our values, including protecting civilian life. Ensuring the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid, while continuing to stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel in its fight against terrorism, is essential to returning the hostages while preserving our shared commitment to security, justice, and human dignity.  

    We respectfully urge you to continue speaking out about the importance of restoring humanitarian assistance and to encourage Prime Minister Netanyahu to enable the delivery of life-saving food, water, and medicine to civilians in Gaza without delay. Your leadership at this critical moment can help save lives, reinforce America’s steadfast support for both our values and our allies, and support Israel’s vital mission to dismantle Hamas and bring every hostage home. 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Firearm offences discovered after aggravated assault incident

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    NT Police Regional Crime Command has charged a 34-year-old male after he assaulted a man and was found in possession of an illegally manufactured firearm.

    On 6 May, police received reports of a male physically assaulting another male and threatening him with a knife in relation to an ongoing altercation between the pair.

    The following day, police conducted a random traffic apprehension on a vehicle belonging to the alleged offender and he returned a positive roadside drug test. He was also in possession of a less than Traffickable quantity of a schedule 2 dangerous drug.

    Police conducted searches on several dwellings at the alleged offender’s property and subsequently seized ammunition and a disassembled firearm. The male he has since been charged with:

    • Aggravated Assault
    • Driver with Prohibited Drug in Body
    • Possess / Use firearm whilst unlicensed
    • Unlawfully manufacture firearm
    • Possess or use prohibited firearm
    • Possess less than traffickable schedule 2 dangerous drug
    • Possess ammunition without a permit/license
    • Failure to meet storage requirements x2
    • Possess unregistered firearm
    • Unlawfully modify or repair firearm

    He was remanded to appear in Tennant Creek Local Court on Monday 12 May 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested for endangering life

    Source: New South Wales – News

    A man has been arrested following a pursuit through the south-western suburbs last night.

    About 8.30pm on Friday 9 May, patrols were called to Bonython Avenue at Novar Gardens after reports there was a man in the rear yard of a unit who was unknown to the residents.

    Police spotted the man behind the locked gate and told him to come out from the yard however he entered a vehicle and drove through the gate.

    The white Holden Commodore took off and as he headed out the driveway he swerved towards police who had to move to avoid being hit.

    The car then headed east towards Morphett Road and continued onto Mooringe Avenue and south on Marion Road where PolAir started tracking the car.

    The car was tracked by PolAir travelling without head lights and at high speeds to Lindsay Avenue where it was dumped in a shopping centre car park and the driver attempted to run from the area.

    Patrols located the driver a short distance away hiding behind skip bins and he was arrested.

    Police searched the vehicle where they located methamphetamine and item suspected to have been stolen.

    A 33-year-old man from Stockport was charged with acts to endanger life, dangerous driving to cause a police pursuit, driving at a speed dangerous, unlawfully on premises, driving disqualified and possessing a controlled drug.  He was refused police bail and will appear in court on Monday 12 May.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Former D.C.-Area Attorney Charged with Tax Crimes and Making False Statements to Federal Authorities

    Source: US State of California

    An indictment was unsealed today charging an attorney with evading taxes on approximately $1 million of income, as well as filing false tax returns and making false statements to federal authorities. Richard Graham Foote O’Donoghue previously lived in Washington, D.C., but currently lives in the United Kingdom. He was arrested on entering the United States on May 9, based on the criminal charges.

    The following is according to the indictment: from 2012 through 2015, O’Donoghue made substantial income first as an independent contractor for several non-U.S. businesses, including a defense contractor based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and then as CEO of that contractor. While he was CEO, O’Donoghue also allegedly received significant bonuses and benefits including a car and driver and a rented luxury villa for his family.

    According to the indictment, O’Donoghue did not timely file tax returns for tax years 2012 through 2014. In 2016, however, O’Donoghue hired a return preparer to prepare tax returns for 2012 through  tax year 2015. O’Donoghue allegedly provided false information to his return preparer about his employment and income. For example, O’Donoghue allegedly told the return preparer that he was the general manager of the company, not the CEO, and concealed his bonuses and the expenses the company paid on his behalf. These lies allegedly caused the return preparer to prepare and file false tax returns for those years that underreported his income by approximately $1 million. Because O’Donoghue had previously made estimated payments, his false returns allegedly requested refunds from the IRS of more than $247,000 — much of which the IRS paid out.

    The indictment further alleges that in February 2023, O’Donoghue made false statements about his income and other matters to law enforcement agents and Department of Justice prosecutors.

    If convicted, O’Donoghue faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each tax evasion count, a maximum penalty of three years in prison for each count of subscribing to a false tax return, and a maximum penalty of five years in prison for the false statements count. O’Donoghue also faces a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. for the District of Columbia made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction are investigating the case, with assistance from His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs of the United Kingdom. Assistance was also provided by the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), which brings together the taxing authorities of Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    Assistant Chief Sarah Ranney and Trial Attorney Ezra Spiro of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Gold for the District of Columbia are prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former D.C.-Area Attorney Charged with Tax Crimes and Making False Statements to Federal Authorities

    Source: United States Attorneys General 13

    An indictment was unsealed today charging an attorney with evading taxes on approximately $1 million of income, as well as filing false tax returns and making false statements to federal authorities. Richard Graham Foote O’Donoghue previously lived in Washington, D.C., but currently lives in the United Kingdom. He was arrested on entering the United States on May 9, based on the criminal charges.

    The following is according to the indictment: from 2012 through 2015, O’Donoghue made substantial income first as an independent contractor for several non-U.S. businesses, including a defense contractor based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and then as CEO of that contractor. While he was CEO, O’Donoghue also allegedly received significant bonuses and benefits including a car and driver and a rented luxury villa for his family.

    According to the indictment, O’Donoghue did not timely file tax returns for tax years 2012 through 2014. In 2016, however, O’Donoghue hired a return preparer to prepare tax returns for 2012 through  tax year 2015. O’Donoghue allegedly provided false information to his return preparer about his employment and income. For example, O’Donoghue allegedly told the return preparer that he was the general manager of the company, not the CEO, and concealed his bonuses and the expenses the company paid on his behalf. These lies allegedly caused the return preparer to prepare and file false tax returns for those years that underreported his income by approximately $1 million. Because O’Donoghue had previously made estimated payments, his false returns allegedly requested refunds from the IRS of more than $247,000 — much of which the IRS paid out.

    The indictment further alleges that in February 2023, O’Donoghue made false statements about his income and other matters to law enforcement agents and Department of Justice prosecutors.

    If convicted, O’Donoghue faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each tax evasion count, a maximum penalty of three years in prison for each count of subscribing to a false tax return, and a maximum penalty of five years in prison for the false statements count. O’Donoghue also faces a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. for the District of Columbia made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction are investigating the case, with assistance from His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs of the United Kingdom. Assistance was also provided by the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), which brings together the taxing authorities of Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    Assistant Chief Sarah Ranney and Trial Attorney Ezra Spiro of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Gold for the District of Columbia are prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Dolphin euthanised after Townsville stranding

    Source: Tasmania Police

    Issued: 9 May 2025

    A rough-toothed dolphin has been euthanised after beaching itself near the rockpool at the Strand in Townsville.

    A member of the public advised the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) that the dolphin stranded around 2:45pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

    The dolphin was in poor condition and following a health assessment by a veterinarian, a decision was made to euthanise the animal.

    Project Manager Tina Alderson said marine animal strandings occurred along Queensland’s vast coastline, and DETSI had added a new function to the QWildlife app that allowed people to report strandings.

    “Marine animals strand for several reasons including age, illness, disease, injuries from predators or boat strikes and entanglement in fishing equipment,” Ms Alderson said.

    “Strandings such as these are sad and can impact on local communities. I encourage everyone who lives or visits Queensland’s coastal communities to download the QWildlife app.

    “A necropsy will be conducted on the dolphin to help determine the reasons it stranded and the results could take several weeks.”

    Fast facts – rough-toothed dolphins:

    • Usually found in deep warm and tropical waters around the world
    • They have a narrow beak and rough teeth with narrow, irregular ridges
    • Adults can grow to 2.8m in length and weigh up to 155kg, with males being larger than females
    • Older individuals have distinctive pinkish, white or yellow markings on their underside
    • Their diet consists mainly of fish
    • Their dorsal fin can be almost 30cm long

    The QWildlife app can be downloaded by visiting the app store or Google Play.

    View more information on downloading the QWildlife app to report a marine animal stranding, Marine wildlife strandings including strandings data.

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  • MIL-OSI: Euronext announces volumes for April 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Euronext announces volumes for April 2025        

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 9 May 2025 – Euronext, the leading European capital market infrastructure, today announced trading volumes for April 2025.

    Monthly and historical volume tables are available at this address:

    euronext.com/investor-relations#monthly-volumes

    CONTACTS  

    ANALYSTS & INVESTORS – ir@euronext.com

    Investor Relations        Aurélie Cohen        

            Judith Stein        +33 6 15 23 91 97          

    MEDIA – mediateam@euronext.com 

    Europe        Aurélie Cohen         +33 1 70 48 24 45   

            Andrea Monzani         +39 02 72 42 62 13 

    Belgium        Marianne Aalders         +32 26 20 15 01                 

    France, Corporate        Flavio Bornancin-Tomasella        +33 1 70 48 24 45                 

    Ireland        Andrea Monzani         +39 02 72 42 62 13                 

    Italy         Ester Russom         +39 02 72 42 67 56                 

    The Netherlands        Marianne Aalders         +31 20 721 41 33                 

    Norway         Cathrine Lorvik Segerlund        +47 41 69 59 10                 

    Portugal         Sandra Machado        +351 91 777 68 97                

    Corporate Solutions        Andrea Monzani        +39 02 72 42 62 13 

    About Euronext
    Euronext is the leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and its Euronext Securities CSDs in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal.

    As of March 2025, Euronext’s regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal host nearly 1,800 listed issuers with €6.3 trillion in market capitalisation, a strong blue-chip franchise and the largest global centre for debt and fund listings. With a diverse domestic and international client base, Euronext handles 25% of European lit equity trading. Its products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices.

    For the latest news, go to euronext.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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    © 2025, Euronext N.V. – All rights reserved. 

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  • MIL-OSI Global: ‘I don’t even recognise myself anymore’: the reality of eating disorders in sport

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Zoe John, Lecturer in Criminology, Swansea University

    Istvan Csak/Shutterstock

    The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, making early intervention and education urgent.

    Yet, within the world of sport, eating disorders often go undetected and unchallenged. Disordered behaviour, such as restricting food intake, purging, binge eating, or abusing laxatives, are sometimes normalised in competitive environments, embedded into routines and disguised as dedication.

    Eating disorders thrive in silence. They’re secretive, isolating and can affect athletes of all genders, ages and backgrounds, whether at grassroots or elite levels.

    In sport, several factors can trigger or worsen disordered behaviour: pressure to perform, body dissatisfaction, weight-category requirements and cultural ideals of what an “athletic” body should look like.

    In this context, harmful practices like dehydration, extreme weight-cutting and overtraining often become accepted – and are sometimes even encouraged.



    Read more:
    How fighters make weight in combat sports – and regain it for the match

    In some sports, the risks are tragically clear. Take bodybuilding. One heartbreaking example is 20-year-old Jodi Vance, who died from heart failure caused by dehydration during preparations for a competition.

    In combat sports and martial arts, eating disorders are frequently acknowledged, yet meaningful solutions are rarely discussed. Fighters like Paige VanZant and Kay Hansen have openly shared their struggles with disordered eating, which in many sports, is still dismissed as just “part of the process”.

    Extreme tactics

    Even worse, some coaches perpetuate a toxic culture by fat-shaming athletes or joking about serious conditions like bulimia. In such environments, young athletes can become trapped in cycles of physical and emotional harm.

    In my own research with UK-based mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, I spent months observing and interviewing athletes across various gyms. Many described extreme weight-loss tactics before fights – dropping both fat and water weight in dangerously short time frames. These methods took a toll on both their bodies and mental health.

    I witnessed fighters collapse from exhaustion and dehydration. I heard coaches make jokes about eating disorders. One fighter told me: “I don’t even recognise myself anymore,” echoing the public experiences of UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett, who has shared his struggles with binge eating and body image.

    These stories hit close to home.

    During my own time in MMA, I developed atypical anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. I was praised for rapid weight loss – not for my skill or performance. At one point, I was training to the point of experiencing heart palpitations, dizziness and nausea. Yet, these symptoms were brushed off as signs of “good training”.

    Eating disorders don’t discriminate

    Even when I lived in a larger body, I was still suffering from an eating disorder. This is a crucial reminder: you cannot tell if someone is unwell just by looking at them. This isn’t just an issue in fight sports. Disordered eating affects athletes across many disciplines.

    Footballer Katrina Gorry, cricketer Freddy Flintoff and cyclist Davide Cimolai are just a few high-profile athletes who have spoken publicly about their experiences.

    In fact, disordered thoughts can affect athletes at any stage of their careers. Today, even after competing internationally in American football and Australian rules football, I still live with disordered thinking around food and body image.

    Elite female athletes can be particularly vulnerable. According to the 2023 female athlete health report, 74% of respondents said they didn’t feel like they looked like an athlete and 91% worried about their calorie intake.

    The 2024 BBC study on elite British sportswomen found similar results, reflecting the persistent pressure to conform to narrow body ideals.



    Read more:
    Elite female athletes at greater risk of eating disorders

    There have been some encouraging policy changes. In MMA, emergency rules now ban extreme weight-cutting methods like IV rehydration, where fluids and electrolytes are administered directly into a vein, bypassing the digestive system. British Gymnastics, the body governing competitive gymnastics in the UK, has banned coaches from weighing athletes – a major move given the sport’s documented issues.

    However, these steps are just the beginning. Power imbalances still exist across many sports, where coaches wield enormous influence over an athlete’s health, body and sense of self.

    Coaches can either be a force for recovery – or part of the problem. They must be better trained to spot early signs of disordered behaviour, provide support and promote a culture that values mental wellbeing over appearance.

    To create safer sporting environments, we need better signposting for athletes on how to get help, education for coaches and staff on eating disorder awareness, a cultural shift from bodily perfection and towards sustainable performance and health and athlete-first policies that protect both physical and mental wellbeing.

    Recovery is possible. But prevention – through awareness, education and empathy – can save lives long before treatment is ever needed.

    Sport should be a place for strength, growth and resilience – not hidden harm.

    If anything in this article causes distress or concern about eating disorders, visit the BEAT website for more information and support.

    Zoe John received funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for her Doctoral research.

    Zoe also volunteers as a lived experience ambassador for the eating disorder charity, Beat.

    – ref. ‘I don’t even recognise myself anymore’: the reality of eating disorders in sport – https://theconversation.com/i-dont-even-recognise-myself-anymore-the-reality-of-eating-disorders-in-sport-255746

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Wasserman Schultz Leads Democrats in Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Backing TPS for Venezuelans

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23)

    “Amici, as members of Congress, are keenly aware of the critical role that separation of powers plays in our constitutional democracy as a means to safeguard against the concentration of power within a single government branch,” said the Members in the brief’s introduction and summary. “Separation of powers … obligates the Judiciary to not shy from its duty to prevent Executive Branch overreach that upsets the carefully calibrated role each co-equal branch plays in our constitutional democracy.”

    Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led 48 Democratic Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to override a district court ruling that blocked the Department of Homeland Security from vacating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans. 

    The Trump Administration petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a district court decision that preserved TPS protections for Venezuelans while a case on the merits unfolds. The brief argues that Congress has a clear interest in preserving TPS and that the Administration’s attempt to vacate their status is unlawful and breaches separation of powers.

    “Amici, as members of Congress, are keenly aware of the critical role that separation of powers plays in our constitutional democracy as a means to safeguard against the concentration of power within a single government branch,” said the Members in the brief’s introduction and summary. “Separation of powers … obligates the Judiciary to not shy from its duty to prevent Executive Branch overreach that upsets the carefully calibrated role each co-equal branch plays in our constitutional democracy.”

    The brief continues, “The Executive Branch advances an interpretation of the TPS statute that, in essence, rewrites the statute to claim a power that Congress did not delegate to the Executive Branch…[A]mici, drawing on their experience and expertise as members of Congress, explain how these offered interpretations are incorrect and further explain that the TPS statute does not allow for vacatur.”

    Wasserman Schultz was joined by House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-8), House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-2), House Rules Committee Ranking Member Rep. James McGovern (MA-2), House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Rep. Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), House Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), New Democrat Coalition Chair Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), and House Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35).

    Additional signers include Reps. Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Danny Davis (IL-7), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Betty McCollum (MN-4), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Steve Cohen (TN-9), Henry “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-4), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Dina Titus (NV-1), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Robin Kelly (IL-2), Donald Beyer (VA-8), Lou Correa (CA-46), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Darren Soto (FL-9), Steven Horsford (NV-4), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-4), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Troy Carter, Sr. (LA-2), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Andrea Salinas (OR-6), Gabe Amo (RI-1), Janelle Bynum (OR-5), Maxine Dexter (OR-3), Luz Rivas (CA-29).

    Wasserman Schultz, who co-chairs the Venezuela Democracy Caucus, also recently partnered with Reps. Darren Soto (FL-9) and María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) to sponsor bipartisan legislation to reverse Trump’s termination of TPS for Venezuelans and redesignate protections. 

    The full amicus brief can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS STATEMENT ON ACQUITTALS IN TYRE NICHOLS CASE

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke (9th District of New York)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    May 9, 2025

    MEDIA CONTACT: 

    e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov

    c: 202.913.0126

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

    “Mr. Tyre Nichols was a beloved father, son, and friend who should still be alive today. Our hearts are with his parents, Ms. RowVaughn Wells and Mr. Rodney Wells, who are still grieving the loss of their son. Time and again, they have been forced to relive Tyre’s brutal assault and murder but have remarkably found the strength to continue fighting for justice for their son and the many others that have been killed by police officers who are sworn to protect and serve. The Congressional Black Caucus was honored to welcome Mr. Nichols’ parents as our guests for President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address.

    “It is unfortunate that Mr. Nichols’ loved ones must today bear the news that three of the officers involved in the attack were found not guilty on all counts in the state’s case. This decision is a shock to our collective conscience as a nation and falls woefully short of true accountability. It is past time that the U.S. Congress pass legislation to address the systemic issues in law enforcement agencies across the country. It is clear to us that the institution of policing is broken. The time to rectify these gaps in responsibility, accountability, and discrimination in our criminal justice system is now. We cannot afford to wait for another loss of innocent Black life. The cycles of violence against our community must end. The time to act is upon us.

    “The CBC will continue fighting alongside Mr. Nichols’ parents and others for police reform to ensure that our legal system holds accountable police officers who violate the law and the public trust until no family or community has to face a tragedy like this again.”

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