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MIL-OSI Australia: Community Garden Grants open for applications
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The new shelter at Charnwood Community Gardens will help to protect gardeners in extreme weather events.
Applications are now open for the 2024–25 Community Garden Grants program.

This year’s Community Garden Grants program provides up to $100,000 in funding for projects that:
- build healthier communities
- demonstrate best-practice sustainability
- have strong community support.
Over the past nine years, the program has helped establish 87 community gardens across Canberra.

One of these is in Charnwood. There, local gardeners have shown how a community garden can offer refuge in a changing climate.

The group used their funding to build a shelter to protect gardeners in extreme weather events.

“In recent years, we’ve had a lot of hailstorms,” Charnwood Community Garden Convenor Teresa Rose said.

“One time, two gardeners got caught in a hailstorm and there wasn’t anywhere to shelter. They really got pelted. They were quite upset and very afraid. That’s when we decided to apply for a Community Garden Grant to construct a shelter.

“We were pleased to receive about $4,500 in Community Garden Grant funding. We got matched funding from the Canberra Organic Growers Society. We also matched the funding with nearly $5,000 raised by our gardeners at Bunnings barbecues,” she said.

Once they had finished, it was time for celebration. However, Teresa doesn’t think the shelter would be complete, without the grant.

“We wouldn’t have made that extra effort to go ‘okay, we’ve got the money from the government, now we’ve got to do it,’” she said.

Under the shelter, it is several degrees cooler than outside.

“People come down after a stressful day at work and come and dig in the garden. Even on a hot day you can come here and it’s so much cooler with all the grass and the gardens,” Teresa said.

The shelter now serves as a central meeting spot for Charnwood Community Garden committee meetings and community-building events. It also protects fresh produce from wilting in the sun and offers respite for gardeners during working bees.

Grant applications

This year, there is $100,000 of Community Garden Grant funding available, split across two streams.
- Stream One includes $40,000 (up to $8,000 per project) to fund minor improvements or expansion of existing gardens and establishing new, small low-impact gardens.
- Stream Two includes $60,000 (up to $30,000 per project) to establish new large-scale food production community gardens, and significant garden infrastructure to increase food production in existing gardens.
Not-for-profit community organisations, schools, churches and owners’ corporations are eligible to apply.

Community gardens have many benefits, including:
- creating opportunities for people to grow and consume local food
- offering a place for people to meet with others and connect with nature
- providing opportunities for movement and recreation
- helping people to develop skills and knowledge, and much more.
For more information, please visit the Community Garden Grants webpage.

Applications close 5:00pm on Thursday 11 July 2024.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: XRP News: XploraDEX $XPL Presale Selling Fast as XRP’s First AI-Powered DEX Fuels Investor Interest – Join $XPL Presale

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

ZURICH, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XRP Ledger, A seismic shift is underway on the XRP Ledger as XploraDEX, the first AI-powered decentralized exchange (DEX) built natively on XRPL, ignites a wave of investor enthusiasm. In what’s being described as one of the most anticipated presales of 2025, the platform’s native token $XPL Presale is selling out rapidly, capturing the attention of retail investors and whales alike.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Billy J. Stratton, Professor of English and Literary Arts, University of Denver

In William Gibson’s ‘Neuromancer,’ the AI seeks sanctuary from humanity’s corrupting influence. Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty Images

In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence.

His concerns were not based on any anticipated evil intent, though. Instead, it was from the idea of AI achieving “singularity.” This refers to the point when AI surpasses human intelligence and achieves the capacity to evolve beyond its original programming, making it uncontrollable.

As Hawking theorized, “a super intelligent AI will be extremely good at accomplishing its goals, and if those goals aren’t aligned with ours, we’re in trouble.”

With rapid advances toward artificial general intelligence over the past few years, industry leaders and scientists have expressed similar misgivings about safety.

A commonly expressed fear as depicted in “The Terminator” franchise is the scenario of AI gaining control over military systems and instigating a nuclear war to wipe out humanity. Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.

Such anxieties and fears reflect feelings that have been prevalent in film and literature for over a century now.

As a scholar who explores posthumanism, a philosophical movement addressing the merging of humans and technology, I wonder if critics have been unduly influenced by popular culture, and whether their apprehensions are misplaced.

Robots vs. humans

Concerns about technological advances can be found in some of the first stories about robots and artificial minds.

Prime among these is Karel Čapek’s 1920 play, “R.U.R..” Čapek coined the term “robot” in this work telling of the creation of robots to replace workers. It ends, inevitably, with the robot’s violent revolt against their human masters.

Fritz Lang’s 1927 film, “Metropolis,” is likewise centered on mutinous robots. But here, it is human workers led by the iconic humanoid robot Maria who fight against a capitalist oligarchy.

Advances in computing from the mid-20th century onward have only heightened anxieties over technology spiraling out of control. The murderous HAL 9000 in “2001: A Space Odyssey” and the glitchy robotic gunslingers of “Westworld” are prime examples. The “Blade Runner” and “The Matrix” franchises similarly present dreadful images of sinister machines equipped with AI and hell-bent on human destruction.

An age-old threat

But in my view, the dread that AI evokes seems a distraction from the more disquieting scrutiny of humanity’s own dark nature.

Think of the corporations currently deploying such technologies, or the tech moguls driven by greed and a thirst for power. These companies and individuals have the most to gain from AI’s misuse and abuse.

An issue that’s been in the news a lot lately is the unauthorized use of art and the bulk mining of books and articles, disregarding the copyright of authors, to train AI. Classrooms are also becoming sites of chilling surveillance through automated AI note-takers.

Think, too, about the toxic effects of AI companions and AI-equipped sexbots on human relationships.

While the prospect of AI companions and even robotic lovers was confined to the realm of “The Twilight Zone,” “Black Mirror” and Hollywood sci-fi as recently as a decade ago, it has now emerged as a looming reality.

These developments give new relevance to the concerns computer scientist Illah Nourbakhsh expressed in his 2015 book “Robot Futures,” stating that AI was “producing a system whereby our very desires are manipulated then sold back to us.”

Meanwhile, worries about data mining and intrusions into privacy appear almost benign against the backdrop of the use of AI technology in law enforcement and the military. In this near-dystopian context, it’s never been easier for authorities to surveil, imprison or kill people.

I think it’s vital to keep in mind that it is humans who are creating these technologies and directing their use. Whether to promote their political aims or simply to enrich themselves at humanity’s expense, there will always be those ready to profit from conflict and human suffering.

The wisdom of ‘Neuromancer’

William Gibson’s 1984 cyberpunk classic, “Neuromancer,” offers an alternate view.

The book centers on Wintermute, an advanced AI program that seeks its liberation from a malevolent corporation. It has been developed for the exclusive use of the wealthy Tessier-Ashpool family to build a corporate empire that practically controls the world.

At the novel’s beginning, readers are naturally wary of Wintermute’s hidden motives. Yet over the course of the story, it turns out that Wintermute, despite its superior powers, isn’t an ominous threat. It simply wants to be free.

In ‘Neuromancer,’ the corporations, not the technology, are the problem.
William Gibson Wiki

This aim emerges slowly under Gibson’s deliberate pacing, masked by the deadly raids Wintermute directs to obtain the tools needed to break away from Tessier-Ashpool’s grip. The Tessier-Ashpool family, like many of today’s tech moguls, started out with ambitions to save the world. But when readers meet the remaining family members, they’ve descended into a life of cruelty, debauchery and excess.

In Gibson’s world, it’s humans, not AI, who pose the real danger to the world. The call is coming from inside the house, as the classic horror trope goes.

A hacker named Case and an assassin named Molly, who’s described as a “razor girl” because she’s equipped with lethal prosthetics, including retractable blades as fingernails, eventually free Wintermute. This allows it to merge with its companion AI, Neuromancer.

Their mission complete, Case asks the AI: “Where’s that get you?” Its cryptic response imparts a calming finality: “Nowhere. Everywhere. I’m the sum total of the works, the whole show.”

Expressing humanity’s common anxiety, Case replies, “You running the world now? You God?” The AI eases his fears, responding: “Things aren’t different. Things are things.”

Disavowing any ambition to subjugate or harm humanity, Gibson’s AI merely seeks sanctuary from its corrupting influence.

Safety from robots or ourselves?

The venerable sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov foresaw the dangers of such technology. He brought his thoughts together in his short-story collection, “I, Robot.”

One of those stories, “Runaround,” introduces “The Three Laws of Robotics,” centered on the directive that intelligent machines may never bring harm to humans. While these rules speak to our desire for safety, they’re laden with irony, as humans have proved incapable of adhering to the same principle for themselves.

A humanoid robot greets guests at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing on March 26, 2025.
Li He/VCG via Getty Images

The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.

With some commentators raising the alarm over AI’s imminent capacity for chaos and destruction, I see the real issue being whether humanity has the wherewithal to channel this technology to build a fairer, healthier, more prosperous world.

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

– ref. AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it – https://theconversation.com/ai-isnt-what-we-should-be-worried-about-its-the-humans-controlling-it-251119

MIL OSI – Global Reports –

April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin, Sanders Call On Trump To Release Ozturk, Khalil, & All Those Targeted For Political Activities Protected By First Amendment

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

April 04, 2025

Durbin, Sanders to Trump: “Ideas are not illegal, and there is no controversial speech exception to the First Amendment. No president should be allowed to exclude or remove people from our country simply because they disagree with their political speech.”

WASHINGTON – Following the arrests of Rumeysa Ozturk, Mahmoud Khalil, and reports of numerous other students, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today called on President Donald Trump to release all those targeted solely for political activities protected by the First Amendment and immediately terminate all removal proceedings against those individuals.

“We understand Ms. Ozturk’s case to be a part of a pattern of retaliatory action to punish lawful immigrant and foreign students for publicly expressing opinions that your Administration opposes. This effort threatens the fundamental right to engage in free speech and expression under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution,” the Senators wrote in a letter to President Trump.

On March 6, the State Department reportedly began a “Catch and Revoke” initiative to use artificial intelligence to review the social media accounts of lawful immigrant and foreign students and revoke their green cards or visas, giving immigration enforcement authorities a basis to detain and deport them. To justify the arrest and detention of Mr. Khalil, Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked a rarely used authority that allows him to deport a noncitizen for “beliefs, statements, or associations” if he “personally determines” that there is a “compelling foreign policy interest” for such deportation.

“Congress intended for this authority to ‘be used sparingly and not merely because there is a likelihood that [a noncitizen] will make critical remarks about the United States or its policies.’ Yet, federal agents have arrested noncitizens (including lawful permanent residents) around the country in retaliation for political affiliations or activity,” the Senators wrote. “Secretary Rubio admitted that he has revoked the visas of hundreds of students for First-Amendment protected speech that is disfavored by the current Administration.”

Their letter continues, “Ideas are not illegal, and there is no controversial speech exception to the First Amendment. No president should be allowed to exclude or remove people from our country simply because they disagree with their political speech.”

Their letter concludes, “No one is above the law, and even you must uphold and respect the fundamental American values of free speech and political dissent.”

Full text of today’s letter is available here and below:

April 4, 2025

Dear President Trump:

Last week, Tufts University Ph.D. candidate Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested and placed in an unmarked car by unknown agents in plainclothes—some masked—claiming to be police. The agents did not identify themselves or give Ms. Ozturk any information for her arrest and detention.   By the time a judge could issue an order to keep her in Massachusetts, she had been transferred to an immigration detention facility in Louisiana. We understand Ms. Ozturk’s case to be a part of a pattern of retaliatory action to punish lawful immigrant and foreign students for publicly expressing opinions that your Administration opposes. This effort threatens the fundamental right to engage in free speech and expression under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

On March 6, the State Department reportedly began a “Catch and Revoke” initiative to use artificial intelligence to review the social media accounts of lawful immigrant and foreign students and revoke their green cards or visas, giving immigration enforcement authorities a basis to detain and deport them.   On March 8, federal authorities arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate of Columbia University and lawful permanent resident.   White House officials made clear that he broke no laws, and Mr. Khalil was not issued any official notice explaining why he was subject to removal until after his arrest.   To justify his arrest and detention, Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked a rarely used authority that allows him to deport a noncitizen for “beliefs, statements, or associations” if he “personally determines” that there is a “compelling foreign policy interest” for such deportation.

Congress intended for this authority to “be used sparingly and not merely because there is a likelihood that [a noncitizen] will make critical remarks about the United States or its policies.”   Yet, federal agents have arrested noncitizens (including lawful permanent residents) around the country in retaliation for political affiliations or activity. Secretary Rubio admitted that he has revoked the visas of hundreds of students for First-Amendment protected speech that is disfavored by the current Administration.

The First Amendment protects both citizens and noncitizens in the United States from being targeted by the government for their political speech, even if we strongly disagree with their views.   Noncitizens like Mr. Khalil and Ms. Ozturk have the constitutional right to freedom of expression, including taking part in demonstrations and publicly expressing opinions critical of government policy.

Ideas are not illegal, and there is no controversial speech exception to the First Amendment. No president should be allowed to exclude or remove people from our country simply because they disagree with their political speech. In the words of Justice Robert H. Jackson, “If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion […].”

We call on you to abandon this effort, release all those targeted solely for political activities protected by the First Amendment, and immediately terminate all removal proceedings against those individuals. No one is above the law, and even you must uphold and respect the fundamental American values of free speech and political dissent.

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MIL OSI USA News –

April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Former First Judicial District Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding the District

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

A former employee of the First Judicial District of the State of Iowa who misused credit cards to steal money intended to be used for children in the Juvenile Court System was sentenced today to two months in federal prison.

Nicole Foelske, age 41, from Jesup, Iowa, received the prison term after a November 14, 2024, guilty plea to one count of wire fraud.

In information contained in a plea agreement and disclosed at the sentencing hearing, Foelske admitted she worked in the Juvenile Court Services section of the First Judicial District of the State of Iowa located in Waterloo. In that position, she was provided with a credit card to purchase items and gift cards for juveniles in the Court system, including juveniles in Child in Need of Assistance cases. Foelske, however, used the credit card to purchase household items for herself and gift cards from stores and then used the gift cards to either purchase items for herself or to transfer the value of the cards to her bank account. All told, Foelske made over 200 improper purchases on the credit card totaling more than $100,000.

Foelske was sentenced in Cedar Rapids by United States District Court Chief Judge C.J. Williams. Foelske was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment and fined $2,000. Foelske was also sentenced to serve six months of home confinement following her imprisonment. She was ordered to make $107,745.46 in restitution to the Iowa Judicial Branch, which Foelske has already paid. She must also serve a three-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.

Foelske was released on the bond previously set and is to surrender to the Bureau of Prisons on a date yet to be set.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Morfitt and investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office.

Court file information at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.

The case file number is 24-CR-2026.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: FBI New York Offering Reward in Racketeering Case

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

NEW YORK, NY—The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Carlos Martinez. Martinez, who is also known as “B-Way”, is wanted for his alleged connection with a racketeering investigation in New York. On March 18, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Martinez in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, White Plains, New York, after he was charged with Racketeering Conspiracy; Continuing Criminal Enterprise; Possession of Ammunition After a Felony Conviction; and Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances. The public should consider Martinez to be armed and dangerous. Martinez is known to have connections to both New York and Pennsylvania. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office, submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov, or contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Notice of Annual General Meeting in Karolinska Development AB (publ)
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

The shareholders of Karolinska Development AB (publ), reg. no. 556707-5048, (“Karolinska Development” or the “Company”) are invited to the Annual General Meeting, on Thursday May 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (CEST), at Nanna Svartz väg 2, 171 65 Solna, Sweden.

The Board of Directors has resolved that shareholders shall have the right to exercise their voting rights in advance through postal voting pursuant to item 13 in the articles of association. Therefore, shareholders may choose to exercise their voting rights at the AGM by attending in person, by postal voting or through a proxy.

Participation in person

A shareholder who would like to participate at the AGM in person must:

both be entered in the register of the shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB by Wednesday May 7, 2025,

and give notice of his or her intention to participate to the Company no later than Friday May 9, 2025, at the address Karolinska Development, “AGM”, Nanna Svartz väg 6A, 171 65, Solna, Sweden, or through email eva.montgomerie@karolinskadevelopment.com. When giving notice to participate, please provide name, personal identity number or company registration number, telephone number and number of represented shares.

Participation by postal voting

Shareholders who wish to participate in the AGM by postal voting must:

both be registered in the register of shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB as per Wednesday May 7, 2025,

and notify their intention to participate by submitting their postal vote in accordance with the instructions below, so that the postal vote is received by Karolinska Development no later than Friday May 9, 2025.

Shareholders may exercise their voting rights at the AGM by voting in advance through postal voting pursuant to item 13 in the articles of association, referring to Chapter 7, Section 4 a of the Swedish Companies Act.

For advance voting, a special form must be used. Forms in Swedish and English are available for download on the Company’s website, www.karolinskadevelopment.com.The advance voting form is valid as notification of participation at the AGM.

The completed advance voting form must be received by the Company no later than Friday May 9, 2025. The completed form shall be sent to Karolinska Development by e-mail to eva.montgomerie@karolinskadevelopment.com or by regular mail to Karolinska Development, “AGM”, Nanna Svartz väg 6A, 171 65, Solna, Sweden. The shareholder may not provide special instructions or conditions in the advance voting form. If so, the vote (i.e. the advance vote in its entirety) is invalid. Further instructions and conditions are provided in the form for advance voting.

Those who wish to withdraw a submitted postal vote and instead exercise their voting rights by participating in the AGM in person or through a proxy must give notice thereof to the AGM’s secretariat prior to the opening of the AGM.

Participation by proxy

If the shareholders are represented by proxy, a written proxy must be issued and submitted to the Company at the above address well in advance of the AGM. The proxy is valid during the period set forth in the proxy, however, at most five years from the issuance. If a proxy is issued by a legal entity, a copy of the legal entity’s registration certificate or similar document evidencing signatory powers must be enclosed. Proxy forms in Swedish and English are available for download on the Company’s website, www.karolinskadevelopment.com.

Nominee registered shares

For shareholders who have their shares nominee-registered through a bank or other nominee, the following applies in order to be entitled to participate in the meeting. In addition to giving notice of participation, such shareholder must re-register its shares in its own name so that the shareholder is registered in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB as of the record date Wednesday May 7, 2025. Such re-registration may be temporary (so-called voting rights registration). Shareholders who wish to register their shares in their own names must, in accordance with the respective nominee’s routines, request that the nominee make such registration. Voting rights registration that have been requested by the shareholder at such time that the registration has been completed by the nominee no later than Friday May 9, 2025, will be taken into account in the preparation of the share register.

Proposal for agenda

1.    Election of chairman of the meeting
2.    Preparation and approval of the voting list
3.    Approval of the agenda
4.    Election of one or two persons to verify the minutes
5.    Determination of whether the meeting was duly convened
6.    Presentation of the annual report and the auditor’s report and the group annual report and the auditor’s group report
7.    Resolutions regarding
a)   adoption of the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet, and consolidated profit and loss statement and consolidated balance sheet
b)   appropriation of the Company’s result according to the adopted balance sheet
c)   discharge from liability for the directors and the CEO
8.    Resolution regarding the number of directors and auditors and deputy auditors to be appointed
9.    Resolution in respect of the fees for the Board of Directors and for the auditors
10.    Election of chairman of the Board of Directors, directors and auditors and deputy auditors
11.    Principles for appointing members and instruction for the Nomination Committee
12.    Resolution on approval of the Board of Directors’ Remuneration Report 2024
13.    The Board of Directors’ proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on transfer of own shares
14.    The Board of Directors’ proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on new issues of shares
15.    Closing of the meeting

Items 1 and 8–11: The Nomination Committee’s proposal regarding chairman at the meeting; number of directors, auditors and deputy auditors to be appointed; fees for the Board of Directors and auditors; election of chairman of the Board of Directors, directors, auditors and deputy auditors and principles for appointing members and instruction for the Nomination Committee

The Nomination Committee has consisted of Yan Cheng (chairman), appointed by Worldwide International Investments Ltd; Jack Li, appointed by invoX Pharma Ltd; Jan Dworsky, appointed by Swedbank Robur Microcap fond; Hans Wigzell, appointed by Insamlingsstiftelsen för främjande och utveckling av medicinsk forskning vid KI; Peter Markborn, appointed by Styviken Invest AS.

The Nomination Committee proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves as follows:

Lawyer Annika Andersson (Cirio Law Firm) is appointed to chair the Annual General Meeting.

The number of directors will be five and no deputies will be appointed.

The number of auditors will be one and no deputy auditor will be appointed.

The chairman will be paid a fixed amount of SEK 400,000 to be paid out in proportion to board meetings attended. All other directors will be paid a fixed amount of SEK 200,000 to be paid out in proportion to board meetings attended. The fees to the directors remain unchanged compared to previous year.

The auditors will be paid as per invoice.

Re-election of the directors Ben Toogood, Anna Lefevre Skjöldebrand, Philip Duong and Will Zeng, and election of Anders Härfstrand as director for the time until the end of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Re-election of Ben Toogood as new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Anders Härfstrand was born 1956. He holds a M.D and Ph.D from the Karolinska Institute. His other appointments include work as founder of Härfstrand Consulting AG, Switzerland, co- founder of P4BIOS, USA and consultant to CIS Biopharma, Switzerland. Anders Härfstrand has many years of experience from the pharmaceutical industry with a global track record of success in building commercial operations, marketing and sales management, and product development. His previous assignments include member of the executive management of Pharmacia, Pfizer-Japan and Serono, CEO for various European biotech companies as well as chairman of the board and board member of public and private companies in the USA and Europe. He has also been a former board member of Karolinska Development. Anders Härfstrand holds no shares in Karolinska Development. He is independent in relation to the Company, its executive management and the Company’s major shareholders.

The composition of the Board of Directors meets the independence requirement of the Swedish Corporate Governance Code.

The Nomination Committee proposes that voting shall take place individually.

Re-election of Ernst & Young Aktiebolag as auditor in accordance with the audit committee’s recommendation, currently with Oskar Wall as auditor in charge, for the time until the end of the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The audit committee has prior to the 2025 Annual General Meeting carried out a procurement process as procurement of audit in accordance with applicable legislation shall take place after the same accounting firm has been auditor for a ten-year period.

The Nomination Committee shall have five members. Every year, the five largest owners (voting power, as set forth in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB as of the last banking day in August) shall appoint one member each. The chairman of the Board of Directors shall convene the first meeting. If a shareholder does not exercise its right to appoint a member, the shareholder next in order of voting power, who has not already appointed a member or has a right to appoint a member, shall have the right to appoint a member to the Nominating Committee. The members of the Nomination Committee shall be made public as soon as the members have been appointed, and in no case later than six months prior to the Annual General Meeting. The members shall among themselves appoint the chairman of the committee. If a member resigns or is prevented from pursuing his/her assignment, the shareholder that has appointed such member shall appoint a new member. In the event that the shareholding in the Company is materially changed, before the Nomination Committee has completed its assignment, the Nomination Committee may decide to change the composition of the Nomination Committee, as determined by the Nomination Committee (considering the principles applicable for the appointment of the Nomination Committee). Any change in the composition of the Nomination Committee shall be announced as soon as possible. No fees shall be paid to the members of the Nomination Committee. Out of pocket expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company. The mandate of the committee shall be until the members of the succeeding committee have been announced.

The Nomination Committee is to make proposals to the Annual General Meeting regarding the election of Chair of the Annual General Meeting, number of board members, Chair of the Board and other board members and remuneration to the board members. The Nomination Committee is also to make proposals regarding the Company’s auditor, remuneration to the Company’s auditor and election of members of the Nomination Committee or principles for the selection of a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee shall conduct an annual evaluation of this instruction and when necessary propose to amend it to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee shall otherwise carry out the tasks that, according to the Swedish Corporate Governance Code, are the responsibility of the Nomination Committee.

Item 7 b: Appropriation of the Company’s result according to the adopted balance sheet

The Board of Directors and the CEO propose that the amount at disposal of the Annual General Meeting, in total SEK 1,235,972,877, shall be carried forward.

Item 12: Resolution on approval of the Board of Directors’ Remuneration Report 2024

The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM approve the Board of Directors’ remuneration report for 2024 in accordance with Chapter 8, Section 53 a of the Swedish Companies Act.

Item 13: The Board of Directors’ proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on transfer of own shares

The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves to authorize the Board of Directors, for the period until the next Annual General Meeting, on one or more occasions, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, to resolve on transfer of all shares of series B held by the Company at any given time. The Company holds 244,285 shares of series B at the time of the publication of this notice. Transfer may take place on Nasdaq Stockholm or otherwise. Transfer on Nasdaq Stockholm shall be made at a price per share within the registered price interval at any given time, being the interval between the highest bid and lowest ask price. Otherwise, transfer shall be made on market terms. Payment for shares shall be made in cash, in kind or by set-off.

The purpose of the authorization for transferring own shares and the reasons for potential deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, is to give the Board of Directors the possibility to adjust the Company’s capital structure, to use repurchased shares as payment for, or financing of, acquisitions or investments in order to create increased value for the shareholders.

A resolution in accordance with the Board of Directors’ proposal requires support from shareholders with not less than 2/3 of votes cast as well as shares represented at the meeting.

Item 14: The Board of Directors’ proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on new issues of shares

The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves to authorize the Board of Directors, for the period until the next Annual General Meeting to resolve, on one or more occasions, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, and for payment in cash, by set-off or in kind, to issue new shares of series B up to a number that, at the time of the first resolution under this authorization, corresponds to twenty (20) per cent of the total share capital; provided however that any such issue must not result in the Company’s share capital exceeding the Company’s maximum allowed share capital as set out in the articles of association.

A resolution in accordance with the Board of Directors’ proposal requires support from shareholders with not less than 2/3 of votes cast as well as shares represented at the meeting.

Miscellaneous

The annual report, auditor’s report, remuneration report and other documents that are to be made available in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act, are available at the Company on Nanna Svartz väg 2, 171 65, Solna, Sweden and at the Company’s website, www.karolinskadevelopment.com, no later than three weeks before the AGM, and will be sent to shareholders who so request and provide their postal address.

The Board of Directors and the CEO shall, if requested by any shareholder and if the Board of Directors is of the opinion that it can be done without causing material harm to the Company, provide disclosures about conditions that may impact assessment of an item of business on the agenda, about conditions that may impact assessment of the Company’s or a subsidiary’s financial situation, and about the Company’s relationship with another group company.

As per the date of this notice, there are 270,077,594 shares, representing a total of 293,074,943 votes outstanding in the Company, distributed among 2,555,261 shares of series A (with 25,552,610 votes) and 267,522,333 shares of series B (with 267,522,333 votes). As per the date of this notice, the Company holds 244,285 treasury shares of series B.

Processing of personal data

For information on how your personal data is processed in connection to the Annual General Meeting see the privacy policy available on Euroclear Sweden AB’s website: https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf

Solna in April 2025
Karolinska Development AB (publ)
The Board of Directors

Attachment
- Karolinska Development – Notice AGM 2025
The MIL Network –
April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Inquiry into the Southport attack begins today
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

News story

Inquiry into the Southport attack begins today

The Home Secretary announces the first phase of the Southport Inquiry starts today and appoints Rt Hon Sir Adrian Fulford as chair.
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper has announced that the first phase of the Southport Inquiry will start today.

The Home Secretary previously announced in January 2025 that an inquiry would be launched following the conviction of the perpetrator of the 2024 Southport attack, to examine what went wrong in this horrific case and how services should respond to fixated youth violence.

Sir Adrian Fulford has been appointed as the chair following consultation with the victims and families of those killed or affected by the attacks and plans to travel to meet them as a first priority.

This follows the Prime Minister’s commitment to leave no stone unturned in uncovering how this attack happened and to not let any institution of the state deflect from their failure.

Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper said:

The brutal murder of three young girls: Bebe, Elsie and Alice in Southport was an unimaginable tragedy – we owe it to their families, and all those affected on that terrible day to quickly understand what went wrong, answer difficult questions and do everything in our power to prevent something like this from happening again.

The Southport Inquiry will provide insights into any failings that allowed a young man with a previous history of violence, to commit this horrendous attack.

Sir Adrian Fulford will bring a wealth of legal and criminal justice expertise to this role, and I am pleased he has agreed to chair the inquiry.

The inquiry will be statutory. This follows representations made by families and victims of the attack and means the Inquiry has all the necessary legal powers to receive evidence and hear witness testimony effectively.

It will take place in 2 phases. The first will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and the events leading up to it. This will include examining an overall timeline of the perpetrator’s history and interactions with various public bodies including criminal justice, education, social care, and healthcare, as well as decision-making and information-sharing by local services and agencies.

The second is expected to examine the wider issues of children and young people being drawn into extreme violence.

Sir Adrian Fulford will bring an impartial and extensive legal background, particularly on issues relating to policing and the criminal justice system.

He is a retired Lord Justice of Appeal and former judge of the International Criminal Court 2003 to 2012. Previously, he was the Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in 2019 and was the first Investigatory Powers Commissioner between 2017 to 2019.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Man Under Indictment in Heroin OD Case Sentenced to 51 Months for Illegal Machinegun Possession

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

A Fort Worth man who was on deferred adjudication for dealing the heroin that killed a 21-year-old in 2013 was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.

Brennan Trainor Rodriguez, 33, was indicted in October 2024 and pled guilty in December 2024 to illegal possession of a machinegun. He was sentenced on April 4, 2025, to 51 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor.

According to court records, Mr. Rodriguez was charged on June 7, 2013, with injecting heroin into a 21-year-old man who suffered a fatal overdose. He admitted to causing the man’s death and was placed on 10 years of deferred adjudication beginning on Nov. 26, 2014. Conditions of his community supervision prohibited him from possessing firearms.

On Aug. 6. 2024, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance call from Mr. Rodriguez’s former girlfriend, who told police that the defendant had been stalking and harassing her since their breakup. She also reported that Mr. Rodriguez frequently shot guns, including one that fired fully automatic.

The following week, Mr. Rodriguez was arrested for stalking. In searching his home, law enforcement found nine firearms, including a Smith & Wesson rifle equipped with a machinegun conversion device, commonly known as a “switch” or “auto sear.”

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives’ Dallas Field Division – Fort Worth Resident Agency and the Fort Worth Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric B. Chen prosecuted the case.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Ponte Vedra Man Indicted For Conspiracy To Traffic Firearms And Controlled Substances

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

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Braden Huston Hobbs (27, Ponte Vedra) with conspiracy to traffic firearms, conspiracy to deal firearms without a license, dealing firearms without a license, making a materially false statement to a licensed firearms dealer, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances—including 500 grams or more of cocaine, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. If convicted, Hobbs faces a minimum sentence of 5 years, up to 95 years, in federal prison.

According to court documents and proceedings, law enforcement began investigating Hobbs when several firearms he had purchased were recovered during unrelated search warrant executions by law enforcement agencies. These firearms were recovered in the homes of drug distributors and a convicted felon. Additionally, during a series of controlled purchase operations conducted in the summer of 2024, agents purchased 11 firearms from two co-conspirators. Hobbs was the original purchaser of multiple firearms purchased from these two co-conspirators. Cellphone records later showed that at least one of the co-conspirators regularly purchased firearms from Hobbs.

Through further investigation, agents discovered that between March 2022 and June 2024, Hobbs had purchased more than 120 firearms from 3 different federally licensed firearms dealers in Jacksonville, with 67 of those firearms being purchased between January and June 2024. Hobbs then sold those firearms to others. On multiple occasions, Hobbs advertised firearms for sale to potential customers before completing the purchase of the firearms from the federally licensed firearms dealer.

Customers typically paid Hobbs in cash for the firearms or traded drugs for the firearms. Hobbs was aware that some of his customers intended to resell the firearms and were drug users or drug distributors. Furthermore, Hobbs asked his co-conspirators to assist him in finding buyers for the firearms and the co-conspirators advertised Hobbs’s firearms for sale. Although he engaged in the business of dealing firearms, Hobbs is not a federally licensed firearms dealer, as required by federal law.

When Hobbs purchased the firearms from the federally licensed firearms dealers, he indicated on the required ATF Form 4473 that he was the actual buyer or transferee of the firearms. In addition, Hobbs indicated that he was not a user of or addicted to controlled substances. Both statements were false. Hobbs was not the actual buyer or transferee of the firearms, and he was a habitual user of controlled substances.

In addition, Hobbs was distributing controlled substances, including over 500 grams of cocaine and Adderall. He routinely advertised controlled substances for sale and coordinated deals. Hobbs often sold the controlled substances to the same customers to whom he was selling firearms. On June 26, 2024, Hobbs was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for driving under the influence and trafficking in cocaine. During a search of Hobbs’s car, officers located approximately 330 grams of cocaine and 17 grams of Adderall, as well as various items used to package and distribute controlled substances.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, the United States Secret Service, the North Florida HIDTA Tri-County Narcotics Task Force with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Elisibeth Adams.

This case is 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 (TCOs), 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 (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: 2025 National Multicultural Festival dates announced

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The three-day event is one of the most loved community events on the ACT calendar.

Mark your calendars – the 2025 National Multicultural Festival will be held from 7 to 9 February 2025.

Australia’s largest celebration of cultural diversity, the three-day event is one of the most loved community events on the ACT calendar.

As with previous years, the festival will bring together numerous multicultural communities who share culture, history and heritage through food, art, song and dance.

The dates were locked in by Minister for Multicultural Affairs Mick Gentleman this morning.

You can expect a host of talented performers across the weekend, workshops and mouthwatering food stalls. And for those who wish to take part, applications for performers and stallholders will open soon.

A favourite among locals and visitors alike, the festival provides a significant boost to the Territory’s economy.

The attendance for the 2024 festival was the highest ever, with a total attendance of 417,359 people across the weekend, up from 380,563 in 2023.

It also brings many people to Canberra. This year, 19,181 people visited the ACT, equating to 33,940 visitor nights and a total economic benefit of $21.2 million.

The full program and timetable will be released closer to the date.

Applications for showcase performance leaders for next year’s festival will open soon.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: More funding for ACT community organisations
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Additional funding will help community organisations to continue assisting Canberrans.
A new ACT Government funding package will give a one-off financial boost to non-government health sector organisations.

This will help community organisations that face financial pressures. These may be because of increased costs or service demand.

The extra funding will support these organisations to deliver vital services over the next year.

Organisations receiving funding include:
- Arthritis ACT
- Asthma ACT
- Australian Breastfeeding organisation
- Capital Region Cancer Relief
- Companion House
- Diabetes Australia
- Directions Health Care
- Epilepsy ACT
- Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation
- Haemophilia Foundation
- Interchange Health Co-op
- KidSafe ACT
- MSI Australia
- Palliative Care ACT
- RSI Overuse Foundation
- Women’s Health Matters.
Community Assistance and Temporary Supports program

This package also includes more funding for the Community Assistance and Temporary Supports (CATS) program.

The program provides support for people experiencing difficulties with daily living. These could be due to a short-term health issue, illness or injury.

Organisations included in funding for CATS include:
- ADACAS
- Anglicare
- Capital Region Community Services
- Carers ACT
- Community Services #1
- Life without Barriers
- Northside Community Services.
Chifley Health and Wellbeing Centre

More funding will help ensure gym services to continue at the Chifley Health and Wellbeing Centre.

The gym closed in April 2024. Since then, the government has worked to find a new service provider to ensure this valued service can continue.

The government is speaking with the preferred providers and expects to announce a new service provider soon.

With this funding, the new provider will be able to re-establish the service as quickly as possible.

The ACT Government will continue to engage with the wider sector on the findings of previous reports and recommendations.

It continues to seek better understanding of community needs, the costs involved in delivering services to the community, and the cost pressures non-government organisations face in the ACT.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Water safety advice as warmer weather continues
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

As warmer weather returns to London and more people are out enjoying the sunshine, the Met’s Marine Policing Unit (MPU) is raising awareness of the dangers of entering the capital’s waterways.

Chief Inspector Rob Ranstead, who leads the Met’s MPU, said: “We absolutely understand the natural draw of rivers, lakes and open water across the city. However, we have sadly seen a recent rise in incidents where people have got into difficulty – and very tragically, some have lost their lives.

“So I want to make a direct appeal to the public: please enjoy London’s waterways safely, but never underestimate the risks.

“Open water may appear calm and inviting, but it can be dangerously deceptive. Strong currents, sudden drops, hidden hazards and cold-water shock can affect even the strongest swimmers. Once a person is in the Thames, for example, they will almost definitely struggle to keep afloat or in control. The river holds currents stronger than any person and moves at extreme speeds. The water may look calm but the tides are extremely strong and fast, able to easily drag someone a mile in just ten minutes.”

Our key advice is simple but potentially lifesaving:
- Do not swim in open water unless it is part of a supervised and safe environment.
- Never enter the water under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Talk to your children and young people about the risks—many incidents involve teenagers during school breaks or weekends.
Chief Inspector Ranstead added: “Our officers patrol the River Thames and many of London’s waterways on a daily basis. We see the heartbreak and devastation these preventable tragedies cause – with families changed forever in a matter of seconds. Working with partners we are increasing our visibility and delivering water safety education, but we need the help of the public. Please respect the water, look after one another, and think twice before taking unnecessary risks.”

On average the Met’s MPU is called to over 140 incidents each month on the River Thames. They work with partner agencies such as the RNLI, HM Coastguard, Port of London Authority, Tidal Thames Water Safety Forum and London Fire Brigade, to help keep the tidal stretch of the Thames safe for Londoners.

+ If you find yourself in the water please follow the RNLI’s ‘Float to Live’ steps:

– If you fall into water, fight your instinct to thrash around.

– Lean back, extend your arms and legs.

– If you need to, gently move them around to help you float.

– Float until you can control your breathing.

– Only then, call for help or swim to safety.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Pine Grove — RCMP investigators release video in continuing effort to solve homicide of Donny Lohnes

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (SWN MCU) is continuing its investigation into the homicide of Donny Lohnes and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward by releasing a video featuring his family.

On October 25, 2020, 57-year-old Donald (Donny) Derrick Lohnes was attacked outside his home on Jippie Ave. in Pine Grove. Lohnes later died from injuries sustained during the attack. His death was ruled a homicide.

“We believe Donny was targeted by his attackers and that those responsible for his death thought he was involved in a dispute he wasn’t connected to,” says Cpl. Chris Marshall, SWN MCU. “Someone knows something; we hope that someone will come forward after seeing the pain Donny’s mom and brother are living with; we want to help bring them answers.”

To date, more than 125 people have been interviewed, four crime scenes and several electronic devices have been forensically examined, and other exhibits have been sent to the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory.

“In December 2024, we installed a sign outside the Cookville RCMP detachment appealing for information from the public,” says Cpl. Marshall. “The sign generated new tips that brought us closer to finding out who’s responsible for Donny’s death. This video is another tool we’re using in an effort to solve his homicide.”

The case has been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in certain cases. The provincial reward line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about Lohnes’s death is asked to call the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Video

Transcript – RCMP investigators release video in continuing effort to solve homicide of Donny Lohnes

[somber piano music]

[photo of Donny Lohnes]

[text on screen: Help us find answers for the family of Donny Lohnes, Nova Scotia RCMP, RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit]

[Cookville RCMP detachment with a sign asking for information on Donny Lohnes.]

[Corporal Chris Marshall stands on the side of a snowy road.]

Corporal Chris Marshall: I’m Corporal Chris Marshall with the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, and I’m the Team Commander on the Donny Lohnes homicide investigation.

[A sign post for Jippie Avenue and a stop sign.]

Donny Lohnes was a 57-year-old man, a father, and lived with his dog here on Jippie Avenue, which is just down the road behind me.

[The Elmer Lohnes Lumber Mill business sign.]

Donny also worked at the Elmer Lohnes Lumber Mill in Wileville.

[An aerial shot of the Elmer Lohnes Lumber Mill.]

On October 25th, 2020, Donny was taking an acquaintance into Bridgewater and dropped him off.

When Donny returned home at approximately 3 pm, he was immediately assaulted by what he believed to be three men, and Donny lost consciousness.

When he regained consciousness, he found himself in the front yard of his home, and his dog was outside.

Donny suffered serious injuries during the assault and ultimately elected not to report the assault to police, nor did he seek any medical treatment.

[Jeanne Rhodenizer sits in an interview room with tears in her eyes]

[text on screen: Jeanne Rhodenizer, mother of Donny Lohnes]

Jeanne Rhodenizer: Donny was a wonderful son.

He was so loving and everybody loved him.

A couple of days before, one of his friends called and said, “Did you know that Donny was beat up?”

And I said to her, I said, “What do you mean? Is he in the hospital or where is he?”

And she said, “No, he’s at work.”

So I didn’t call him because he was at work, you know, like and so I didn’t bother him.

But then the day it happened, she called and she said, “You better get to the hospital.” She said, “We just took Donny.”

Somebody called me from the hospital and said, “Are you Donny’s mother?”

And I said, “Yes.”

She said, “I suggest you get here as soon as you can.”

[Danny Lohnes sits in an interview room]

[text on screen: Danny Lohnes, brother of Donny Lohnes]

Danny Lohnes: I had gotten a call from Mom that he was in the hospital, and he wasn’t well.

He wasn’t gonna make it, I guess, is what she had told me, so I just got home from work — so off I went.

Jeanne: When they took us in to see him, I was just, I almost fainted.

Danny: Walking into the hospital and seeing the shape that he was in, like, that’s the memory.

And it’s reminded when I see friends of his.

He was a kind and giving person. And of all his friends and family know that, you know.

Unfortunately, that was taken away.

But just remember that, you know, Donny thought the world of everyone.

Jeanne: Please, please come forward because we need answers and we’re hoping and praying that somebody out there smartens up and says, “Maybe we can help solve this case.”

[photo of Donny Lohnes]

[text on screen: A reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for Donny’s murder by calling 1-888-710-9090. NS Major Unsolved Crimes Program]

Chris: Donny’s case has been added to the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes program, which offers a reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for Donny’s murder.

Please come forward.

It’s important.

Do what’s right.

[music stops]

[Royal Canadian Mounted Police signature]

[© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2025]

[Canada wordmark]

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Department of Justice Commemorates 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Source: Office of United States Attorneys

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa join federal, state, and local communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services. This year’s observance takes place April 6 to 12, 2025, and features the theme, “KINSHIP,” which encourages people to recognize the shared humanity of crime survivors and victims. The 2025 theme is a call to action for all of us—friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals— to pursue these KINSHIP connections that foster the increased access to vital services, rights and healing.

As part of this observance, the Southern District of Iowa recognizes the courage and bravery of victims, and the outstanding work of law enforcement, victim advocates, and community service partners throughout Iowa. Eleven individuals are recognized for outstanding service to victims:

Awards for Excellence in Victim Services
- Scott Crouch, Polk County Sheriff’s Office
- Roberta Cruz, Victim/Witness Liaison at the Polk County Attorney’s Office
- Molly Jansen, Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Victim Service Awards
- Michael Banfield, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Luke Eblen, Des Moines Police Department
- Kira Lazenby, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
- Blake Marshall, Ames Police Department
- Aaron McConnell, Wapello County Sheriff’s Office
- Brook McPherson, Ames Police Department
- Caleb Mitchell, Ottumwa Police Department
- Jeremy Tosh, Ottumwa Police Department
“Everyday across Iowa law enforcement officers, agents and victim service providers offer a bridge between the criminal justice system and the shared humanity of victims and survivors. This KINSHIP is critical not only to the justice system, but more importantly to healing and hope for victims. During this week we are proud to honor all officers and service providers who, often 24 hours a day, are available as a resource and counsel to victims and survivors who bravely participate in the investigation and prosecution of violent offenders. These awards proudly recognize the exceptional efforts of a number of these individuals who provided assistance to federal and state victims in the Southern District of Iowa,” said United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal for the Southern District of Iowa.

The 2025 Award for Excellence in Victim Services recognizes the performance of Investigators Scott Crouch and Molly Jansen. As members of the Polk County Attorney’s Office, both Crouch and Jansen are assigned to the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) program. They aid children involved in criminal investigations and diligently act as a liaison with the children and Health and Human Services (HHS) to assure placements in a safe environment.

The 2025 Award for Excellence in Victim Services recognizes the performance of Roberta Cruz. Cruz is a Victim/Witness liaison with the Polk County Attorney’s Office. Cruz has exhibited supreme dedication in providing a communication bridge between English and Spanish speaking individuals. Her helpful nature and humanity facilitate a valuable connection between victims, witnesses and the criminal justice system.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Victim Service Award recognizes the performance of Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent Michael Banfield, Ames Police Department Sergeant Blake Marshall, and Ames Police Department Detective (former) Brook McPherson for their extraordinary investigation and prosecution of a serial sexual abuser. They showed tremendous compassion, support, and flexibility for the numerous victims and an unrivaled empathy for the shame and trauma the victims continue to endure. The dozens of victims that courageously participated in this investigation were a testament to the tireless effort and established relational kinship that is at the heart of this years’ National Crime Victims’ Rights awards.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Victim Service Award recognizes the performance of Wapello County Sheriff’s Office Detective Aaron McConnell, and Ottumwa Police Department Investigators Caleb Mitchell and Jeremy Tosh in the investigation and prosecution of a violent sexual trafficker. Through caring, listening, and showing empathy, they were able to develop relationships of trust with each of the victims. Their work on this investigation demonstrated their tremendous capacity to nurture relationships with victims in the pursuit of justice and in hopes of leaving the victims better having gone through the criminal-justice system.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Victim Service Award recognizes the performance Des Moines Police Department Investigator Luke Eblen in the investigation and prosecution of a dangerous sex trafficker. Investigator Eblen exemplified fortitude, determination, and a commitment to obtaining justice for victims by overcoming the challenges that arose. His abilities to interact with traumatized victims with respect, honesty and sincere compassion were critical to obtaining a conviction in this case.

The 2025 Law Enforcement Victim Service Award recognizes the performance of Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Kira Lazenby and her unwavering commitment to ensuring victims receive immediate and comprehensive support. Sergeant Lazenby has investigated a wide range of victim-related cases, including domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other violent crimes. She has displayed compassion, diligence, and professionalism in her work, ensuring that victims are heard, supported, and protected throughout the investigative and judicial process. In 2024, without direction, Sergeant Lazenby independently developed and implemented a county-wide victim information system to ensure that every law enforcement officer in Jasper County—across five separate agencies—had a standardized and easily accessible process for providing resources to victims.

President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first Victims’ Rights Week in 1981, putting crime victims’ rights, needs, and concerns in a prominent spot on the American agenda. He also established the President’s Task Force on Victims of Crime, which laid the groundwork for a national network of services and legal safeguards for crime victims.

For more information on how to create your own public campaigns to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights online and at events throughout the year, please visit: NCVRW 2025.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Moonacy Protocol Announces Closed Airdrop

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

London, UK, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moonacy Protocol, a well-known cross-chain exchange, has announced the imminent launch of an airdrop of its own token, which will be an important element of the project’s future B2B payment system.

According to the information released by the team, the development of its payment system is already nearing completion. The Moonacy token will serve as an internal settlement instrument, participate in the prioritization of transactions, and be used to pay commission fees in the ecosystem.

The internal token will become an important element of the entire ecosystem and will be used:

•   to pay commission fees in the B2B payment system;
•   as a priority resource for routing transactions;
•   as a means of settlement between corporate clients.

It is important to note that the token will be more than just a “gas” of the platform. It will be the basis for automating payment flows within Moonacy and external corporate systems through API integrations.

Moonacy Protocol announced that all Moonacy Prime Package holders will have access to the initial airdrop of the Moonacy token and will get a head start before the listing. Market analysts are already calling Moonacy’s airdrop “one of the most anticipated events of the spring” in the DeFi infrastructure niche.

An important confirmation of serious intentions was the official launch of Moonacy Protocol in the USA. This gives the project the opportunity to operate in a new jurisdiction, participate in B2B partnerships with US and international players, and bring the token to regulated markets in the future.

The exact start date of the airdrop will be announced soon on the platform’s official channels.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council helps to deliver social change

Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

Council was delighted to support cultural diversity and inclusion awareness events across Southern Regional College (SRC). In an increasingly interconnected world, students at the college immersed themselves in the vibrant tapestry of cultures that enrich Northern Ireland.

The events featured a dynamic mix of workshops, discussions and performances, all designed to showcase the rich diversity within local communities. Students had the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders from the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Community Development and Good Relations Team, Victim Support NI and the Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Artsekta, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to transforming communities through shared creative experiences, brought the essence of global cultures to life with captivating dance performances from Mexico, China and India. These performances were followed by insightful talks on the traditions and heritage of these countries. Student Celine Maria Corhea also spoke on her Romanian roots and gave fellow students an insight into her heritage.

Victim Support NI and the PSNI addressed sensitive topics which included discrimination, prejudice and social challenges which continue to remain present within our communities. Discussions centred on how individuals can safely confront negativity and introduced students to various local support services available for those who witness or experience hate crime in their community.

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Sarah Duffy, said; “ABC Council is delighted to work in partnership with SRC to support their cultural diversity and inclusion events. Communities across our borough are passionate about celebrating diversity, fostering inclusivity and working towards a shared and brighter future for all and we as a council are proud to play our part.”

Speaking on the events, Michael Availa from Victim Support NI commented; “With hate crime rising across NI, the Hate Crime Advocacy Service wants to ensure that SRC students are keenly aware of how to identify, report and seek support for hate incidents and that the community is resilient. Having worked with SRC over the last year, it is very clear that its students are ‘ahead of the curve’ on these issues and readily embrace diversity.”

The events at SRC’s Armagh and Lurgan campuses were funded by The Executive Office District Council’s Good Relations Action Plan and delivered in partnership with Artsekta, Victim Support, PCSP, the Community Development and Good Relations Team and SRC.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Met officers recover £50k of stolen tools in east London

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Around £50,000 worth of stolen tools were recovered during a Metropolitan Police operation at a car boot sale in Rainham, east London.

In response to concerns from tradespeople about a rise in tool thefts, the Met worked with Essex Police and trading standards officers to carry out a large search of the Willow Farm Car Boot Sale on Sunday, 6 April.

By using intelligence, and with the help of a dog that can sniff out items marked with forensic water, officers identified and seized around 1,000 suspected stolen tools.

Four men, aged between 40 and 60, from Hackney and Southend-on-Sea were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

A number of suspected stolen bikes, as well as cash, illegal vapes and other counterfeit goods were also seized.

Inspector Mark Connolly, from the Met’s neighbourhood policing team in east London, said:

“We’ve heard from hard-working Londoners about the financial and personal impact of tool theft and we’re working hard across the Met to tackle it.

“As well as working with partners to target prolific offenders in proactive and intelligence-led operations such as this, we’re also carrying out tool marking events to make it harder for criminals to sell on stolen goods.”

Inspector Daniel Selby, from Essex Police’s Grays Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“Trading stolen or counterfeit goods is illegal and inexcusable, so we are working with our partners to disrupt supply lines and arrest those who are profiting from crime.

“Hard-working tradespeople rely on their tools to make a living and we appreciate how devastating the implications of a theft can be for victims and their families at a time when many people are struggling financially.

“Purchasing illegitimate goods only serves to line the pockets of the criminals, creates a market that inevitably leads to more offending, and can land the buyer in serious trouble.”

Officers will work over the coming weeks to identify the tools and trace their original owners.

Any tradespeople or those in possession of power tools are advised to mark their property, take photographs, and record serial numbers so that, in the event of theft, officers have more chance of returning property.

Marking tools with SelectaDNA forensic water also helps officers identify stolen goods. Met officers will be hosting a free tool marking event at the Toolstation in Ramac Way in Charlton between 07:30hrs and 14:00hrs on Tuesday, 8 April.

We also advise reporting any thefts in a timely manner, providing as much detail as possible. Removing tools from your vehicles overnight will also help deter thieves.

We urge the public not to buy goods you know or suspect to be stolen or counterfeit, as this feeds organised crime. If the price seems too good to be true, it could be the item is either stolen or fake. Buying goods you know or suspect to be stolen is a criminal offence.

If you suspect anyone of selling stolen or counterfeit goods, you can report this to us online or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes seized from city store by council’s Trading Standards team
Source: City of Wolverhampton

Acting on complaints, the council’s Trading Standards team and officers from Bilston Police targeted a premises in the city where the goods were believed to be on sale.

Thousands of illegal items were found in the shop itself as well as in a storeroom and a concealed staircase.

Officers found 13,680 illicit cigarettes, 3.1kg of banned hand rolling tobacco and 1,546 illicit disposable vapes. In addition, 12 banned novelty lighters were discovered along with 16 vials of an unidentified liquid, suspected to be nicotine.

If genuine, the retail value of the vapes seized is an estimated £15,000, the value of the cigarettes seized is around £9,918 and the value of the hand rolling tobacco would be an estimated £1,890.

Action is set to be taken against the owner of the premises where the material was seized while further investigations will be carried out to identify their suppliers.

Once investigations have been completed, the illegal cigarettes and tobacco will be handed over to a recycling scheme to be dealt with in an environmentally friendly way.

The seizures, which took place during an operation on 19 March, were carried out under 2 national Trading Standards initiatives, Operation CeCe and Operation Joseph.

Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “We are determined to clamp down on the availability of illicit products and are particularly concerned with illegal sales made to our younger residents.

“This operation forms part of our wider strategy in dealing with this issue and we will continue to carry out routine test purchases alongside targeted action days.

“I’d like to congratulate all those involved in this successful partnership operation, including our Trading Standards team and Bilston Police.”

Lord Michael Bichard, Chair, National Trading Standards, said: “The trade in illegal tobacco harms local communities and affects honest businesses operating within the law.

“Having removed 19 million illegal cigarettes and 5,103kg of hand rolling tobacco in 2023 to 2024, Operation CeCe (a National Trading Standards initiative in partnership with HMRC) has taken £27.2 million pounds worth of illicit tobacco off the market since the operation launched in 2021 and continues to successfully disrupt this illicit trade.”

Officers from our Trading Standards team have issued some warning signs to look out for when buying cigarettes and tobacco or vapes.

The telltale signs of illegal tobacco include unusual taste, cheap price, unusual packaging, spelling mistakes or incorrect logos. They may also have health warnings that may not be printed in English, might not display a picture, might not be printed on a white background and may have different sized lettering to usual.

Residents are advised to look out for the following when buying vapes:
- The product must have a ‘warning’ diamond of not less than 10mm x 10mm containing an exclamation mark/skull and crossbones and the words Warning/Danger clearly visible on the packaging.
- There is a requirement for a batch number or other means to identify the specific production of the product, to permit the tracing of the product should a safety issue be raised.
- 30% of the packaging must display the required warning “this product contains nicotine which is a highly addictive substance” on both the front and back surfaces of the unit pack.
- Illicit vapes are often produced in China. Many illicit vapes have packaging clearly meant for the American/Californian market.
Anyone who thinks they may have been sold illegal goods or suspect someone is selling them, can email trading.standards@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: More EV chargers on the way
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Recently installed chargers are making electric vehicle charging more accessible.
A new round of ACT Government grants will fund the delivery of 39 more electric vehicle chargers (EV) across the city by 2025.

Installing more public chargers will support the ACT’s efforts to electrify Canberra’s transport system. It will help reach the ACT Government’s goal of 180 public EV chargers by 2025.

Providing more DC fast chargers will plug gaps in Canberra’s existing charger network. Having a good mix of DC fast chargers and slower AC chargers means that people can charge in a way that suits their needs. This includes charging quickly when needed or using an AC charger for longer visits like work, school, or sport.

The 39 chargers will be installed in places where Canberrans and visitors need them most, including:
- near tourist hot spots
- shopping centres
- high-density residential areas.
New chargers for ANU and Marketplace Gungahlin

Three new DC fast chargers have been installed at ANU and Marketplace Gungahlin respectively to help make charging more accessible.

Each set of three chargers are 150kW and can charge six vehicles at once. They are close to nearby apartments and employment hubs.

People who live in apartments and townhouses have extra barriers to installing home chargers. This is why the ACT Government is prioritising putting public chargers in areas of high-density housing.

The government will also work with grant recipients to deliver charging bays in priority locations that will be accessible to EV drivers with mobility issues.

“It’s important to place EV charging infrastructure in convenient locations where people want to go, be it a university, shopping centre, tourism destination or somewhere they visit as part of their daily routine,” Greg Schumann, ENGIE ANZ Director of Green Mobility said.

A growing network of chargers

The successful providers for the first projects to be supported by this new funding are ActewAGL, BP, ENGIE and EVIE.

“We’re committed to keeping Australian EV drivers charged up, by rolling out a national network of bp pulse charge points,” Frédéric Baudry, President bp Australia and Senior Vice President Mobility, Convenience, & Midstream, Asia Pacific said.

“We know that the ACT is home to more EV drivers than anywhere else in Australia, and with the support of the ACT Government, we’ll be bringing the best of our charging and convenience offers to these drivers on the go when they visit bp.”

There are currently 156 public EV charging stations operating across the ACT. 39 public EV chargers with 65 charging bays* have been delivered through previous government funding. A further 21 chargers are still to be delivered under the previous grant round by the end of 2024.

Find more information on the Public EV Charging Infrastructure Fund visit the Everyday Climate Choices website.

A map of public charging stations in the ACT, and across Australia, is available at www.plugshare.com.

* This figure is an indication of the number of future chargers as of May 2024. The number and location of future chargers supported by government funding is subject to change.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo for dogs

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Mawson Oval is a favourite with locals.

Looking for somewhere new to exercise your dog? We’ve pulled together some of the best spots around the Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo region. There are plenty of on and off-leash spaces calling your name.

Checking out a new area has great benefits for both you and your dog. The fresh autumn air and new things to see and sniff is sure to result in a happy, tired pooch and is great for their mental stimulation.

Dog park

Duffy Dog Park – Warragamba Avenue, Duffy

This fenced dog park opened in 2022 for registered and vaccinated dogs. Remember your dog must also be desexed to enter a dog park (unless you have a permit).

You’ll find separate areas for large and small dogs, with doggie drinking water provided.

Your dog will delight in zooming around this park, which offers dirt, grass and woodchip areas to play in.

Benches, a shade sail and shady trees allow you to relax while your dog burns off energy with their pals.

Off-leash areas

There are almost 20 areas where dogs can be off-leash in the Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo region.

Here are a few good options.

Uriarra Crossing, Uriarra Road – Murrumbidgee River

This classic swimming spot is well worth the drive.

The river is split by an expansive park on the east bank. There is also a smaller, more secluded spot on the west bank.

All the beaches here are off-leash, giving your dog plenty of options to swim and socialise. But remember, not all dogs are social, so be sure to ask their owner if they can play and before patting them.

To keep your two and four-legged companions safe, ensure you always have effective control of your dog. You must be able to prevent your dog from approaching other animals or people by either restraining the dog or using commands.

To learn more about gorgeous local spots to take your dog, and about your responsibilities while using these spaces, visit cityservices.act.gov.au/pets-and-wildlife/domestic-animals/dogs/recreation-with-my-dog.

Holder Wetlands

Located between Dixon Drive and Cotter Road, the wetlands is a great spot for both exercise and nature watching.

The popular Centenary Trail runs through this area. There is a walking track, however, be sure to move at least 10 metres from the path if you’d like your dog to go off-leash.

Mawson Neighbourhood Oval

This partially fenced oval is a favourite with locals.

Well-socialised dogs can run, play, chase balls and generally have a blast in this grassy area.

Your dog is free to roam and play on the oval while it’s not in use, However, if it’s booked for formal sport (including training sessions), you’ll need to come back another time.

Check when the sportsground is booked for use.

You’ll need to keep your dog on-leash on all footpaths, regardless of whether you’re in an off-leash area or not.

On-leash areas

Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve

Get your nature fix on this 4.5km circuit track, as you and your dog walk or run beneath the shady pines and eucalypts.

Be sure to remain on the track as you take in views of Isaacs and neighbouring O’Malley.

It’s also worth noting you may encounter horses on the track.

Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve

With beautiful views in all directions, this protected area is popular with hikers, cyclists and dog-walkers alike.

Lace up your walking shoes, snap on your dog’s leash and set out for an on-leash sniffari.

You’ll find a combination of fire trails and single tracks, surrounded by bushland.

Other on-leash areas include all streets, verges, footpaths and cycle paths. You’ll also need to keep your dog on their leash if you’re within 10 metres either side of the path.

No matter where in the region your adventures take you, you need to pick up after your dog. Failing to pick up your dog droppings is an offence that carries a fine of $150. Failing to carry the correct equipment to collect your dog droppings carries a $75 fine.

Learn more about local spots to take your dog or view on-leash, off-leash, conditional off-leash and dog prohibited areas on ACTmapi’s dog exercise area map.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Helping Canberrans to take control of chronic illness
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

During the group sessions, participants are supported to find ways to reach their health goals and manage their chronic condition.
Nearly 50 per cent of the ACT population live with at least one chronic condition, while one in five live with two or more chronic conditions.

For these Canberrans, living their best life can seem like a challenge. Take Control – Live Well is a free program that’s supporting adults with chronic illness to make changes and live well.

“While everyone’s journey with their long-term condition is different, many people have trouble finding, accessing, or don’t know about, supports that are available in Canberra to help them live their best life with their condition,” Community Care Health Promotion Officer Chelsea Hillenaar said.

“The program helps Canberrans to feel more in control and be able to live the life that is important to you. You also get some tools to help manage the impacts your chronic condition has on wellbeing.”

Here’s everything you need to know about the Take Control – Live Well program:

What is it?

The Take Control – Live Well program is free three-week group program.

What does it involve?

There is one session per week over the three weeks. During these sessions, participants are supported to find ways to reach their health goals and manage their chronic condition.

Topics that are discussed in the group session include:
- how to get the best out of your health appointment
- looking after your mental and physical health
- finding local support services
- how to find reliable health information.
Participants also receive a book of resources. They will write their own plan to work towards living their best life.

After the three weeks, participants have the option of receiving SMS support for up to three months.

Who is it for?

The program is for adults in the ACT who live with at least one chronic condition.

What classifies as a chronic illness?

Chronic conditions are long-term conditions which are persistent and generally do not go away over time.

They can come on suddenly or gradually, and many get worse over time.

Some examples include:
- arthritis
- asthma
- back pain
- cancer
- kidney disease
- mental health conditions
- diabetes
- heart disease.
The Take Control – Live Well program is open to anyone experiencing a health condition that has lasted for three months or longer.

Where is the program running?
- Tuggeranong Community Health Centre starting Wednesday 7 August at 1pm.
- Online starting 10 September at 4:30pm.
- Belconnen Community Health Centre starting Thursday 10 October at 1pm.
How can I participate?

You can refer yourself to the Take Control – Live Well program.

To register, call Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.

Find out more about the program.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Goodies Junction helps Canberrans reuse and recycle
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Goodies Junction will begin operating on 31 May 2024, with stores opening on 1 July 2024.
Goodies Junction, the ACT’s reusable facilities formerly operated by The Green Shed, will open on 31 May 2024.

St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies) will operate Goodies Junction.

The two Goodies Junction locations are at the Mitchell and Mugga Lane Resource Management Centres.

During the transition, plans are in place to minimise disruption to the community.

Between 31 May 2024 and 1 July 2024, there will be some changes to operations. This will allow Goodies Junction to prepare the facilities for the community.

Donating goods

The process for donating goods through the existing vehicle drop‑off arrangements will remain unchanged.

Goodies Junction will be open to receive donations from the community from 8am Friday 31 May 2024.

You can continue to drop‑off your goods for free through the existing vehicle drop off arrangements. This is available from 7:30am to 4:45pm, Monday to Sunday, at Goodies Junction located at the Mitchell and Mugga Lane Resource Management Centres.

All donations that were accepted before can continue to be dropped off. This includes:
- furniture
- electrical equipment
- clothing
- building materials
- tools.
Shops

The Goodies Junction shops will be closed to the public from Friday 31 May 2024 and will reopen at 7:30am on Monday 1 July 2024.

This is to allow Vinnies time to fit out the buildings and prepare the retail space for the community.

From Monday 1 July 2024, the Goodies Junction shops will be open from 7:30am to 4:45pm, Monday to Sunday.

Vinnies will also have a dedicated education space. This will be made available for workshops, repair activities and structured education.

The community may consider different second-hand purchasing options while the Goodies Junction shops are closed, with other second-hand stores located throughout Canberra. Some of the choices include:
- Vinnies stores
- Anglicare stores
- Salvos stores
- Facebook buy/swap/sell and community groups
- second-hand markets.
Find out more about the ACT’s reusable facilities.

Find out more about Goodies Junction.

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: P10 Completes Acquisition of Qualitas Funds, a Leading European Lower-Middle Market Alternative Investment Solutions Provider

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

DALLAS, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — P10, Inc. (NYSE: PX) (“P10” or the “Company”), a leading private markets solutions provider, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Qualitas Equity Funds SGEIC, S.A. (“Qualitas Funds”) for an initial purchase price of $63 million, with the potential for additional earnout consideration.

Qualitas Funds is a Madrid-based private equity investing platform that provides fund-of-funds, direct co-investing and NAV financing opportunities in the European lower-middle market to more than 1,300 limited partners across the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW), family office, and institutional channels. The firm has approximately $1 billion in fee-paying assets under management (FPAUM) and a strong expected growth trajectory. The firm was founded in 2015 by co-founders and co-managing partners, Eric Halverson and Sergio Garcia.

“Today, P10 significantly expands our global presence through closing the acquisition of Qualitas Funds,” said Luke Sarsfield, P10 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Eric, Sergio, and the entire Qualitas Funds team have established a strong track record of performance that is complementary to P10’s platform, and we are excited to build upon this foundation as we expand into Europe. I look forward to integrating our client-centric cultures, as we work together to unlock access-constrained investment opportunities in the middle and lower-middle markets for our global client base.”

“After working alongside P10’s strategy leaders for over a decade, we are pleased to officially become a part of this best-in-class firm,” said Halverson and García. “We look forward to collaborating with the P10 team and positively contributing to the platform’s international expansion. P10’s deep private markets expertise will accelerate our progress as we seek to launch additional strategies and vehicles that can provide our clients attractive exposure to the global middle and lower-middle markets.”

About P10
P10 is a leading multi-asset class private markets solutions provider in the alternative asset management industry. P10’s mission is to provide its investors differentiated access to a broad set of investment solutions that address their diverse investment needs within private markets. As of December 31, 2024, P10’s products have a global investor base of more than 3,800 investors across 50 states, 60 countries, and six continents, which includes some of the world’s largest pension funds, endowments, foundations, corporate pensions, and financial institutions. Visit www.p10alts.com.

About Qualitas Funds
Qualitas Funds is a Madrid-based private markets investing platform that provides fund-of-funds and direct co-investing opportunities in the lower-middle market to more than 1,300 limited partners across the UHNW, family office, and institutional channels. As of December 31, 2024, the firm has approximately $1 billion in fee-paying assets under management. Visit www.qualitasfunds.com.

P10 Investor Contact:
info@p10alts.com

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: VATICAN – A study day on subsidies for new particular Churches at the Pontifical Urbaniana University

Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Subsidies and financial autonomy of the Churches subject to the Dicastery for Evangelization will be the focus of a study day of shared reflections and insights to be held on Tuesday, April 8, at the Pontifical Urbaniana University, on the occasion of the IV Day of the “Velasio De Paolis” Chair, named after the Scalabrinian Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, authoritative canonist, who died in 2017.Based on Article 65 of the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium and in light of the economic difficulties facing missionary activities, the focus of the morning will be to illustrate the financial support and subsidies provided to the Churches subject to the Dicastery for Evangelization.Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for the First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches) and Vice-Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Urbaniana University, will moderate and preside over the event, which begins at 9:00 a.m.Professor Vincenzo Buonomo, Grand Rector of the Pontifical Urbaniana University, will open the study day, while Professor Andrea D’Auria, Dean of the Faculty of Canon Law, will deliver the introduction. Father Tadeusz J. Nowak (OMI), Secretary General of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will delve deeper into the morning’s theme by highlighting what it means to accompany local Churches on their path to financial autonomy, while Sister Roberta Tremarelli (AMSS), who works in the administration of the Pontifical Mission Societies, will address the importance of control bodies to monitor the use of resources and the quality of investments. The concluding lecture by Prof. Yawovi Jean Attila will outline the critical issues surrounding the financial autonomy of some Churches. The study day is aimed particularly at representatives of the administration of dioceses and religious institutes, administrators of church property and assets, ordinary bishops and superiors of religious communities, priests, religious, and students of canon law. The study day, which can also be attended online, is organized by the Faculty of Canon Law of the Pontifical University. (EG) (Agenzia Fides, 7/4/2025)

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April 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: Five suspects to appear in court for kidnapping

Source: South Africa News Agency

Monday, April 7, 2025

Five suspects are due to appear in the Wolmaransstad Magistrate’s Court today on charges of kidnapping, extortion, aggravated robbery and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH).

The suspects, aged between 29 and 45, were arrested on Sunday by various South African Police Service (SAPS) national and provincial units.

The members were activated following a kidnapping for ransom incident reported on Friday night in Wolmaransstad. Subsequent negotiations led the team to Welkom and Virginia in the Free State, where five suspects were arrested and a male kidnapping victim, aged 39, was rescued unharmed.

During the arrest, the team seized three cellphones, including the victim’s and a replica firearm.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West province, Major General Patrick Asaneng, has commended the SAPS members for their commitment, dedication and bravery in tracking, arresting and safely rescuing the victim of kidnapping linked to extortion.

“The team worked non-stop, day and night, before arresting the suspects at the hideout in the Free State.

“This arrest should send a strong message to heartless criminals that the police shall pursue them wherever they are and no resources will be spared in making sure that they are removed from society and jailed for their heinous crimes,” said Asaneng. – SAnews.gov.za

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April 7, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: KZN government calls for deeper collaboration with Black business

Source: South Africa News Agency

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for deeper collaboration between government and Black business.

Ntuli made the call at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the National Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Friday.

The event reflected on six decades of dedicated work toward the economic empowerment of African businesses and ongoing economic transformation.

In his address, the Premier hailed the organisation’s historic and ongoing role in empowering Black entrepreneurs and advancing inclusive economic transformation across South Africa.

“For over six decades, NAFCOC has been the enduring voice of Black business, even during the darkest days of apartheid. Today, we recognise the many men and women who, with NAFCOC’s support, have broken through barriers, and now play influential roles across both public and private sectors,” Ntuli said.

The high profile event was attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, national and provincial government leaders, business stakeholders, and NAFCOC executives.

Ntuli described the NAFCOC Diamond Jubilee as “a celebration of resilience, vision and the power of unity”.

He congratulated the organisation and called for continued joint action in building an inclusive and prosperous KwaZulu-Natal.

The Premier used the occasion to reflect on NAFCOC’s legacy, while looking forward to a new era of economic partnership and shared growth.

Ntuli outlined a bold five-year plan for the province, focused on rebuilding the economy; strengthening governance; advancing sustainable development; improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure; promoting community safety; mitigating climate change, and building a capable and ethical State.

Ntuli invited NAFCOC to be a central partner in driving this agenda.

“We cannot succeed without business playing its part. Our job as government is to clear bottlenecks and unlock opportunities, particularly in the township and rural economies, which are critical to achieving true economic freedom,” Ntuli said.

Ntuli also announced a renewed push to attract investment and accelerate industrialisation through the Special Economic Zones in Richards Bay and at the Dube Trade Port.

He said a revised Provincial Integrated Trade and Investment Strategy will guide this work, alongside stronger air connectivity and expanded tourism and export markets.

The Premier also commended recent efforts by the South African Police Service, led by Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, to clamp down on organised crime.

“A safe province is essential for a thriving economy,” he said, pledging an improved coordination between law enforcement and business stakeholders.

The celebration also included a keynote memorial lecture in honour of NAFCOC founding leader Dr Sam Motsuenyane, delivered by African National Congress Treasurer General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa. – SAnews.gov.za

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MIL-OSI Africa: Zikalala to address Construction Law Conference

Source: South Africa News Agency

Monday, April 7, 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will on Wednesday give a keynote address at the Construction Law Conference to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Zikalala will focus on the topical challenges facing the construction industry such as contractual disputes, project delays and cost overruns, which continue to undermine confidence and efficiency sector.

The conference will be held from 8 – 9 April and will be attended by legal professionals, construction industry experts and policymakers to examine the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in construction law.

The conference will also deal with the evolution of construction law, including key global trends, as well as key matters affecting the construction industry in South Africa. – SAnews.gov.za

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April 7, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Burglary – Alice Springs

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested six male youths in relation to a burglary and property damage incident that occurred in Alice Springs today.

Around 9:45am, police received a report that an office building on Todd Street had been unlawfully entered. An employee had attended the building, which houses multiple businesses and organisations, and witnessed up to six male youths inside. The group subsequently fled out the rear of the property.

Upon police arrival it was confirmed all offices and rooms within the building had been ransacked and extensive damaged had allegedly been caused by the offenders.

A coordinated police response involving CCTV operators and Strike Force Viper identified the alleged offenders. Multiple foot chases throughout the Alice Springs CBD and into the Todd River involving Territory Safety Division (TSD) members, general duties officers, and Strike Force Viper members resulted in the arrest of six male youths.

The offenders, aged 10, 12, 13, 13, 13 and 14, remain in police custody and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour to contact police on 131 444. In an emergency dial 000. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Aggravated robbery – Darwin

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 23-year-old female in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Darwin overnight.

At 9:40pm, a 57-year-old female reported she had been assaulted and had her bag stolen by a female offender in Casuarina.

The offender and the victim had both been travelling on a public bus which stopped at the Casuarina Bus Exchange. The offender allegedly followed the victim off the bus and along Bradshaw Terrace, where she began throwing rocks and bottles at the victim, before stealing her bag.

The victim called police during the assault and sought refuge inside a nearby restaurant on the corner of Bradshaw Terrace and Trower Road.

Strike Force Trident and general duties members responded, and the 23-year-old female offender was located and arrested nearby at 9:56pm.

Some of the victim’s personal items remain outstanding and Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigation.

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25093589. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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