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  • MIL-OSI Australia: What to do when you move to Canberra

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    In addition to enjoying Canberra’s beautiful scenery, there are a few things you may need to do.

    The to-do list can seem never ending when you move to a new city.

    With Canberra’s population projected to reach 500,000 by 2027, there’s a growing number of people calling Canberra home.

    The ACT is also home to 22,000 veterans and their families.

    We’ve taken the guess work away with this handy list of things you need to do when you move to Canberra.

    This includes:

    • Update your details with Access Canberra
    • Get an ACT driver licence
    • Update your Medicare details
    • Update your details with Access Canberra
    • Update your details on the electoral roll
    • Get familiar with the recycling and waste system
    • Enrol your child in school
    • Register your pet
    • Sign up to MyWay+, Transport Canberra’s ticketing system
    • Find where to go for health care
    • Join the library
    • Find disability support
    • Find support for Defence families
    • Connect with Canberra’s multicultural community.

    Find out more below!

    Update your details with Access Canberra

    If you’ve moved to Canberra from interstate, you have three months to update your details with Access Canberra.

    This will ensure that you don’t miss out on any important reminders.

    You can easily update your details online, and it will apply to other services including:

    • occupational licences
    • building and construction licences
    • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

    Find out how to update your details with Access Canberra.

    Get an ACT driver licence

    If you plan on driving in the ACT, you’ll need to get an ACT driver licence within three months of moving here.

    If you’re moving to Canberra from overseas, what you will need to do depends on the type of license you have and the country that issued it.

    If you’ve moved to Canberra from interstate, you need to visit an Access Canberra Service Centre to get an ACT driver licence. You will need to bring:

    • your proof of identity and residency
    • your current interstate licence
    • your licence history from the state or territory that issued it (you need to take this into an Access Canberra Service Centre within 7 calendar days of receiving it).

    For interstate drivers’ licences, there’s no fee for this transaction if you’re issued with an ACT licence with the same expiry date as your interstate licence.

    Update your Medicare details

    Once you’ve got your ACT driver licence, log onto MyGov to update your Medicare details.

    Update your details on the electoral roll

    Once you’ve lived at your new address for at least one month, you are eligible to enrol at your new address.

    The details on the electoral roll are used for both federal and state elections so you’ll only need to do this once.

    Get familiar with the recycling and waste system

    There are three different types of bins that are collected in the ACT:

    • recycling bins have a yellow lid
    • rubbish/landfill bins have a dark green or red lid
    • garden organic green waste bins with a light green lid.

    The green waste bins are optional. If you don’t have one, you can easily order one.

    Bins are collected on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The bin collection calendar can tell you when bins are collected in your suburb. It will also tell you what can and cannot go in your household bins.

    Enrol your child in school

    Every ACT child or young person from kindergarten to year 12 is guaranteed a place at their local public school, determined by their priority enrolment area.

    Children from the age of 6 must be enrolled in and attending school (or registered for Home Education) until they complete Year 12 or turn 17, whichever happens first.

    Prior to starting school, your child may be eligible for preschool.

    Canberra families can access up to 300 hours of free preschool per year with the three-year-old preschool program offered by participating Early Childhood and Education Care (ECEC) services.

    Register your pet

    All dogs and cats over eight weeks who have been in the ACT for 28 days or more must be registered.

    When you register you pet for the first time, you’ll need to:

    • complete the application form
    • pay a one-off fee.

    Cat and dog owners must renew their pets registration annually.

    Pet services are now a part of the ACT Digital Account. This means that with your online account, you can:

    • register your pet
    • pay online
    • renew, update or change your pet’s registration details.

    Get set up with MyWay+

    Canberra’s public transport system has two main parts: buses and the light rail.

    MyWay+ is the ticketing system used to pay for both services. MyWay+ is as simple as tapping on and off with your regular bank card or payment method on your phone

    You can also download the MyWay+ app and create a MyWay+ account. This gives you the added benefits of personalised journey planning and real time information.

    If you don’t want to use the digital features of MyWay+, you can also purchase a MyWay+ card.

    Find out how to set up a MyWay+ account and download the app.

    Find where to go for health care

    The ACT Government has developed a new online tool to help the community find out more about local health services in Canberra.

    The tool includes information about GP services and public, community-based health care services that people (mostly) don’t need a referral for. It also has information about non-government health related services.

    Join the library

    Libraries ACT has nine branches plus the ACT Heritage Library in Fyshwick.

    Your local library offers so much more than just books to borrow. You can scan and print your important documents for free, use the public PC’s, connect to free Wi-Fi or even meet a, Justice of the Peace.

    Plus, the library is a great way to meet people and connect with your new community with events and programming happening daily such as, Geri-Fit active sessions, children’s school holiday activities and much more.

    Plus, joining Libraries ACT gives you access to free digital resources across categories like language learning, music and film, newspapers and magazines, personal and professional development and more.

    Find disability support

    If you or someone you care for has disability, there are programs and services that can support you.

    Connect with Canberra’s multicultural community

    There are programs and services for members of Canberra’s multicultural community.

    This includes:

    • overseas qualifications assessments
    • work experience and support
    • Translating and Interpreting Service
    • support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
    • and more.

    You can also visit the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre to speak to community organisations that can you give you advice, help you access support services and help you with English.

    Explore your new home!

    Don’t forget to get out and about and enjoy our beautiful city. Here are some stories that you might enjoy as someone new to Canberra:

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Progress on southside road and path upgrades

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Construction has begun on improvements on Sulwood Drive.

    Significant road and path upgrades on the southside are now another step closer.

    Construction has begun on improvements on Sulwood Drive. In addition, the preliminary design for the Athllon Drive duplication between Drakeford Drive and Sulwood Drive will soon be released.

    Canberrans can view and discuss these designs at public information sessions this month.

    Sulwood Drive upgrades

    Upcoming upgrades along Sulwood Drive will include improved access to the popular Mount Taylor Nature Reserve.

    Set to benefit drivers, walkers and cyclists alike, the work comprises:

    • a new 4-kilometre-long off-road shared path
    • new traffic signals at Mannheim Street and Sulwood Drive
    • two new raised pedestrian crossings
    • road pavement rehabilitation
    • new paths and access points into the Mount Taylor carpark.

    The first package of works was completed last year, including two new raised crossings on Inkster Street and Livingston Avenue and associated streetlighting.

    The upgraded infrastructure will improve safety and access for everyone visiting Mount Taylor.

    The road upgrades are the next stage of works ahead. These will include new traffic lights at the Mannheim Street intersection, road pavement rehabilitation and improvements to the access points for the Mount Taylor carpark, with a new dedicated right-turn lane into the carpark.

    To complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible, Sulwood Drive is now closed in both directions between Inkster Street and Livingston Avenue.

    The road was closed on Monday, 6 May and will remain closed for approximately 13 weeks (weather permitting).

    Traffic impacts will be monitored during this time, with changes made to measures such as signal timing if required.

    Once the roadworks are complete, construction will begin on the new shared path along the southern side of Sulwood Drive, between Drakeford Drive and Athllon Drive.

    The new shared path will make it easier for Canberrans to walk and ride in the area, whether recreationally or as a means of commuting.

    More information about construction of the shared path, including timeframes for completion, will be provided before construction begins.

    Athllon Drive upgrades – southern section

    Major upgrades for Athllon Drive are also on the way.

    A preliminary design prepared for the duplication of the southern section between Drakeford Drive and Sulwood Drive will soon be released.

    The duplication will deliver two lanes in each direction and will help support Canberra’s integrated transport network as it caters to future population growth.

    In addition, new and upgraded bus stops, and improvements to the C4 active travel route with a new underpass beneath Sulwood Drive and new traffic lights are proposed.

    Community information sessions give Canberrans the opportunity to view and discuss the design ahead of the upcoming planning and environmental approvals processes.

    The preliminary design for the southern section will be on display during these sessions. Canberrans can give their feedback until 1 June 2024.

    Information sessions

    • Session 1: Monday, 20 May, 4pm to 5.30pm at Tuggeranong Library
    • Session 2: Saturday, 25 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm at Wanniassa shops

    Athllon Drive upgrades – northern section

    Detailed design is also underway on the duplication of the northern section between Hindmarsh Drive and Melrose Drive in Woden.

    A preliminary design will be prepared and shared with the community, prior to planning and environmental approvals being sought for this section of the project.

    More information

    For more information on these projects, visit www.cityservices.act.gov.au/Infrastructure-Projects

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: AUSTIN puts Canberra in the spotlight

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Ben Miller and acting newcomer Michael Theo star in the production.

    AUSTIN, a narrative comedy series filmed predominately in the ACT, will premiere on Sunday 9 June at 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

    The series was supported by the ACT Government and Screen Canberra through the CBR Screen Attraction Fund and CBR Screen Investment Fund.

    Showcasing Canberra’s beauty, the eight-part series puts the city in the spotlight.

    The production created many training and employment opportunities for local professionals. It also brought significant economic expenditure to the region.

    AUSTIN stars two of the UK’s most-loved comic performers – Ben Miller (Bridgerton, Death in Paradise) and Sally Phillips (Veep, Bridget Jones’s Diary) – along with favourite Australian actors Gia Carides (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Big Little Lies) and Roy Billing (Jack Irish, Underbelly).

    The series also sees Michael Theo, from the ABC’s international hit series Love on the Spectrum, make his acting debut.

    It was produced by the multi-award-winning team at Northern Pictures, with Lincoln Pictures.

    About AUSTIN

    When much-loved children’s author Julian Hartswood (Ben Miller) inadvertently causes a social media storm, his career and that of his illustrator wife Ingrid (Sally Phillips) appears to be over. That is until Austin (Michael Theo), the neurodivergent son that Julian never knew existed, turns up out of the blue. 

    Could embracing this modern nuclear family be Julian’s route back from cancellation? Will Ingrid forgive him? One thing is for certain: if Julian thinks Austin is going to be a push over, he’s in for a rude awakening.

    Production credit: A Northern Pictures production with Lincoln Pictures for the ABC. Major

    Production investment from the ABC in association with Screen Australia, the ACT Government and Screen Canberra. Post produced with the assistance of the NSW Government in association with ITV Studios.

    AUSTIN trailer

    View the AUSTIN trailer

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Canberra’s best noodles

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Canberrans have named Tokyo Canteen among their favourite noodles. Image: VisitCanberra

    There are few foods more comforting than a warm bowl of noodles.

    We asked Canberrans on the We Are CBR Instagram page to tell us their favourite spots for noodles in Canberra.

    Here are the top noodles in Canberra, as voted by you.

    Yat Bun Tong Dumpling House, Belconnen

    While Yat Bun Tong offer pan-fried and steamed dumplings, locals also love their noodels

    Singapore noodles, stir fried noodles with shredded pork and fried rice vermicelli with shredded roast duck are just some of the noodle dishes on the menu.

    Ramentic repeatedly gets mentioned as one of Canberra’s best spots for ramen.

    They offer six types of Japanese ramen, including their signature Ramentic with shio tonkotsu (pork bone broth) and slow cooked chashu (pork scotch).

    If Laksa is your preferred noodle dish, Dickson Asian Noodle House offer one of Canberra’s best.

    The restaurant specialises in traditional Malaysian, Thai and Lao cuisine and the menu is heavy on noodle dishes. Think noodle soups, Hokkien noodles, Pad Thai, Pad Siew and more.

    This reasonably new addition to Lonsdale Street is heavy on the sass, and the spice.

    Noodle lovers rate the Pad Thai, Kuay Tew Toon (noodles in a five spice broth with pork, beef or chicken) and Yen Ta Fo or pink noodle soup.

    It seems that Canberrans love a bowl of ramen, and Ikigai has cemented itself as a favourite among northsiders.

    Their menu includes four styles of ramen, including Tonkotsu (pork), Tori Paitan (white chicken bone broth with sous vide chicken breast), Shoyu Miso (miso broth and charred tofu) and Ebi Curry (white chicken bone broth, curry sauce and prawns).

    This Asian fusion restaurant has a contemporary take on traditional Japanese ramen.

    Chicken and porcini, gochujang, lime and chilli, truffle, and black sesame are just some of the standout flavours.

    If you like having options, you’re bound to love Biang Biang Noodles.

    Their speciality is Chinese hand-pulled noodles and they offer dry or soup noodles with a large range of flavours.

    Bistro Nguyen’s is a Vietnamese restaurant that’s well-known for its Pho, or Vietnamese noodle soup.

    Choose from vegetarian, beef, chicken or seafood Pho options. There are also vermicelli bowls, roast duck noodles, laksa, crispy noodles and more.

    Lim Peh’s Wonton Noodles takes inspiration from Singapore’s Hawker markets to bring authentic noodles to Canberra.

    Choose from Wantan Mee (dry or soup noodles with char siu pork), Lem Peh’s duck noodles, chee cheong fun (steamed rice noodle rolls), Hainanese beef noodles and more.

    1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle offer both dry noodles and noodle soup.

    There are eight noodle dishes on the menu, featuring handmade noodles with beef, pork, chicken or lamb.

    Ramen O, Belconnen, Phillip and Canberra City

    Ramen O specialise in authentic Japanese ramen with tonkotsu pork and soy soup.

    In addition to their pork ramens they have three vegetarian ramens on offer which use a soy milk based soup.

    Weston Creek residents love Sin Ya Garden’s Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine.

    Their menu is extensive and includes noodle soup, crispy noodles, mee goreng, laksa and Singapore noodles.

    This Vietnamese restaurant is a favourite among Canberra foodies.

    The menu features Vietnamese sour soup, pho (beef rice noodle soup), rice or egg noodle soup, laksa, and noodle salads.

    Tokyo Canteen runs ramen nights from 5pm, serving traditional Japanese ramen.

    If you’re in the mood for something less traditional, try their udon carbonara with chewy udon noodles, creamy sauce and a soy-cured egg yolk.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Caitlin Johnstone: Hamas succeeded in exposing the true face of the empire

    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. –

    COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone

    One thing October 7 did accomplish was getting Israel and its allies to show the world their true face. Getting them to stand before all of humanity to say, “If you resist us, we’ll kill your babies. We’ll deliberately shoot your kids in the head.

    “We’ll massacre medical workers. We’ll systematically destroy all your hospitals. We’ll rape you and torture you as a matter of policy.

    “We’ll lay siege to the entire civilian population. We’ll make your entire land uninhabitable and then we’ll kick you all out and take it for ourselves.

    “We’ll assassinate all your journalists and block foreign journalists from entry so that nobody can see what we’re doing to you.

    “We’ll lie about all of these things the entire time, and you’ll know we’re lying, and we’ll know you know we’re lying, and you’ll know we know you know we’re lying.

    “And we’ll get away with it anyway, because we hold all the cards.”

    Sometimes I’ll run into people who say “What did Hamas expect to happen? They had to know Israel would do this!” They say this in an effort to lay the blame for Israel’s genocidal atrocities at the feet of Hamas, as though Israel is some kind of wild animal who can’t be held accountable for its actions if someone gets too close to its mouth.

    But of course Hamas knew Israel and its allies would react this way. Of course they did.

    They knew they were dealing with a murderous and tyrannical civilisation that is capable of limitless evil and doesn’t see Palestinians as human beings. They knew it because they’d lived under it all their lives.

    That is the problem they were trying to address with their actions on October 7.

    You can disagree with the decisions Hamas made on that day. You can say they should have used other means to pursue justice. You can denounce them, hate them, do the whole public ritual necessary for mainstream acceptance in Western society.

    But one thing you can’t do is deny that Israel and its allies have been revealing their true face to the world every day since, at levels they previously were not.

    It’s all fully visible now. It’s all right there on the surface. We can try to continue pretending we live in a free society that believes in truth and justice and regards all people as equal, but we’ll all know it’s a lie.

    What we are, first and foremost, is a civilisation that will actively support history’s first live-streamed genocide. That’s the single most relevant fact about the Western world at this point in history. It’s staring us right in the face every day.


    Hamas succeeded in exposing the true face of the empire.    Video: Caitlin Johnstone

    October 7 certainly didn’t make life any easier for the Palestinians, but one thing it did do was take away our ability to hide from ourselves.

    Hamas reached thousands of kilometres around the world and permanently destroyed our ability to avoid the truth about the kind of dystopia we are really living in.

    Our rulers may succeed in eliminating the Palestinians as a people, but one thing they will never be able to do is put those blinders back on our eyes.

    What has been seen cannot be unseen.

    Caitlin Johnstone is an Australian independent journalist and poet. Her articles include The UN Torture Report On Assange Is An Indictment Of Our Entire Society. She publishes a website and Caitlin’s Newsletter. This article is republished with permission.

    This article was first published on Café Pacific.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China launches new tech-experiment satellites

    Source: China State Council Information Office 2

    The Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket, carrying 18 low-Earth orbit satellites, lifts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China’s Hainan province, March 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    China launched four satellites aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket on April 1 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu province to test new satellite internet technologies.
    The satellites were deployed into their designated orbits to carry out technical verification and experiments, including mobile-to-satellite broadband connections and space-ground network integration.
    The Long March-2D, a two-stage liquid-propellant carrier rocket, is capable of delivering multiple satellites into low-Earth and sun-synchronous orbits.
    Two of the satellites were developed by GalaxySpace, a commercial space company that has successfully built and launched more than 20 satellites.
    China’s satellite internet industry has seen steady growth in recent years. The Spacesail Constellation, a Chinese commercial low-orbit satellite constellation, plans to deploy 648 satellites by the end of 2025 and more than 10,000 by 2030. In March, the fifth batch of satellites under the program was launched from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, located in south China’s Hainan province.
    Other similar initiatives are underway, driven by the rapid growth of China’s commercial aerospace sector.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Vehicle-mounted howitzer fires at mock targets

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

      A vehicle-mounted howitzer attached to an army regiment under the Chinese PLA Xinjiang Military Command spits fire at mock targets during a live-fire shooting drill on March 28, 2025, in a bid to test the troops’ training effectiveness. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Huang jincai)

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cordons lifted in New Lynn but Police presence remains

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Rata Street in New Lynn is now open to vehicles following cordons being put in place earlier this afternoon.

    Officers remain in the area as they continue to work to locate four people who fled from Police.

    We would ask anyone who notices suspicious activity in the wider area to please call Police straight away on 111.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Flaws in Govt’s climate strategy will cost us money

    Source: New Zealand Labour Party

    The Government’s plan to achieve our climate goals falls short, and will cost New Zealanders money and jobs.

    “The Government needs to come clean on how it is going to ensure we not only reach our Paris Agreement obligations, but also how we are going to meet our domestic net zero 2050 target,”
    Labour climate spokesperson Deborah Russell said.

    “Increasing reliance on trees to absorb carbon once it’s emitted will not get us where we need to be, especially since the Government also cut $3 billion worth of climate action from last year’s Budget.

    “The Government scrapped effective climate work such as the Clean Car Discount, extension to the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme and the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry Fund.

    “The Government’s forestry plans are deeply unrealistic and so it needs to show how it intends to meet targets. Otherwise, we will be committed to buying expensive offshore credits, which aren’t budgeted for.

    “Worse than that, they’re failing to meet our commitments to our children. We aren’t doing our bit to address climate change and that means leaving our children worse off and having to live in an irreparably changed world,” Deborah Russell said.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Jacka’s newest stage officially opened

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    When complete, this small-scale sustainable suburb will one day be home to almost 1,800 residents.

    This paves the way for over 500 new homes in this small-scale sustainable suburb.

    A key milestone has been reached today with the opening of the latest stage of the suburb of Jacka.

    This paves the way for the construction of over 500 new homes.

    When complete, this small-scale sustainable suburb will be home to almost 1,800 residents.

    Around 70 per cent of Jacka will be dedicated to wide-open space, including playing fields, netball courts, an EV charging station, a central playground, and interconnected pathways and trails.

    This new stage will include single residential, multi-unit, community spaces and commercial opportunities in the future Local Centre.

    The ACT is working to prioritise housing choice, supply and affordability for all Canberrans. Opening up more land for new homes will increase overall housing supply.

    Jacka has a target of 15 per cent affordable, community and public homes.

    It will also be an all-electric suburb. Future residents can take advantage of rebates and bonds to include energy-efficient features, such as solar panels, in their homes.

    The Suburban Land Agency is working closely with the local community and stakeholders to understand what they want to see in the future Jacka Local Centre.

    For more information on Jacka and blocks available for sale visit suburbanland.act.gov.au/jacka.

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  • MIL-OSI: Shell first quarter 2025 update note

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

     The following is an update to the first quarter 2025 outlook and gives an overview of our current expectations for the first quarter. Outlooks presented may vary from the actual first quarter 2025 results and are subject to finalisation of those results, which are scheduled to be published on May 2, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, all outlook statements exclude identified items.

    See appendix for the definition of the non-GAAP measure used and the most comparable GAAP measure.

       Integrated Gas

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    Adjusted EBITDA:
    Production (kboe/d) 905 910 – 950 Impacted by unplanned maintenance, including in Australia.
    LNG liquefaction volumes (MT) 7.1 6.4 – 6.8 Reflects weather impact (cyclones) and unplanned maintenance in Australia.
    Underlying opex 1.0 0.9 – 1.1  
    Adjusted Earnings:
    Pre-tax depreciation 1.4 1.2 – 1.6  
    Taxation charge 0.6 0.7 – 1.0  
    Other Considerations:
    Trading & Optimisation results are expected to be in line with Q4’24, despite a higher (non-cash) impact from expiring hedge contracts compared to the previous quarter.

     Upstream

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    Adjusted EBITDA:
    Production (kboe/d) 1,859 1,790 – 1,890  
    Underlying opex 2.5 2.1 – 2.7  
    Adjusted Earnings:
    Pre-tax depreciation 2.8 1.9 – 2.5  
    Taxation charge 2.6 2.4 – 3.2  
    Other Considerations:
    The share of profit / (loss) of joint ventures and associates in Q1’25 is expected to be ~$0.2 billion. Q1’25 exploration well write-offs are expected to be ~$0.1 billion.
    The Q1’25 outlook reflects the completion of the SPDC divestment in March 2025.

     Marketing

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    Adjusted EBITDA:
    Sales volumes (kb/d) 2,795 2,500 – 2,900  
    Underlying opex 2.5 2.3 – 2.7  
    Adjusted Earnings:
    Pre-tax depreciation 0.6 0.5 – 0.7  
    Taxation charge 0.3 0.2 – 0.5  
    Other Considerations:
    Combined Mobility & Lubricants results expected to be in line with Q4’24. Overall Marketing results are expected to be impacted by a lower contribution from Sectors & Decarbonisation. 

      Chemicals and Products

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    Adjusted EBITDA:
    Indicative refining margin $5.5/bbl $6.2/bbl  
    Indicative chemicals margin $138/tonne $126/tonne The Chemicals sub-segment adjusted earnings are expected to be in line with Q4’24.
    Refinery utilisation 76% 83% – 87%  
    Chemicals utilisation 75% 79% – 83%  
    Underlying opex 2.1 1.8 – 2.2  
    Adjusted Earnings:
    Pre-tax depreciation 0.9 0.8 – 1.0  
    Taxation charge / (credit) (0.2) (0.2) – 0.3  
    Other Considerations:
    Trading & Optimisation in Q1’25 is expected to be significantly higher than Q4’24, in line with Q2’24 and Q3’24 contributions.

     Renewables and Energy Solutions

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    Adjusted Earnings (0.3) (0.3) – 0.3  

    Corporate

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    Adjusted Earnings (0.4) (0.6) – (0.4)  

    Shell Group

    $ billions Q4’24 Q1’25 Outlook Comment
    CFFO:
    Tax paid 2.9 2.5 – 3.3  
    Derivative movements 0.3 (2) – 2  
    Working capital 2.4 (5) – 0 Includes ~$0.5 billion of deferred German Mineral Oil Taxes settlements.
    Other Shell Group Considerations:
    The Q1’25 net debt movement will reflect a ~$1.5 billion increase related to loan facilities provided at completion of the sale of SPDC in Nigeria as well as lease additions associated with the Pavilion acquisition.  

    Guidance

    The ‘Quarterly Databook’ contains guidance on Indicative Refining Margin, Indicative Chemicals Margin and full-year price and margin sensitivities (Link).

    Consensus

    The consensus collection for quarterly Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EBITDA is per the reporting segments and CFFO at a Shell group level, managed by Vara Research, is expected to be published on April 23, 2025.

    Appendix

    Indicative Margins

    Chemicals & Products Q4’24 Q1’25 Updated Outlook
    Indicative refining margin $5.5/bbl $6.2/bbl
    Indicative chemicals margin $138/tonne $126/tonne

    Volume Data

      Q4’24 Adjusted Q1’25 QPR Outlook Q1’25 Updated Outlook
    Integrated Gas      
    Production (kboe/d) 905 930 – 990 910 – 950
    LNG liquefaction volumes (MT) 7.1 6.6 – 7.2 6.4 – 6.8
    Upstream      
    Production (kboe/d) 1,859 1,750 – 1,950 1,790 – 1,890
    Marketing      
    Sales volumes (kb/d) 2,795 2,500 – 3,000 2,500 – 2,900
    Chemicals & Products      
    Refinery utilisation 76% 80% – 88% 83% – 87%
    Chemicals utilisation 75% 78% – 86% 79% – 83%

    Underlying Opex

    Underlying operating expenses is a measure aimed at facilitating a comparative understanding of performance from period to period by removing the effects of identified items, which, either individually or collectively, can cause volatility, in some cases driven by external factors. For further details see the 4th Quarter 2024 and full year unaudited results (Link).

    $ billions Q4’24 Q4’24 Adjusted Q1’25 Updated Outlook
    Production and manufacturing expenses 5.8    
    Selling, distribution and administrative expenses 3.2    
    Research and development 0.3    
    Operating Expenses (Opex) 9.4 9.4  
    Less: Identified Items   0.3  
    Underlying Opex   9.1  
        of which:      
        Integrated Gas 1.1 1.0 0.9 – 1.1
        Upstream 2.6 2.5 2.1 – 2.7
        Marketing 2.6 2.5 2.3 – 2.7
        Chemicals and Products 2.1 2.1 1.8 – 2.2
        Renewables and Energy Solutions 0.8 0.7  

    Depreciation, depletion and amortisation

    $ billions Q4’24 Q4’24 Adjusted Q1’25 Updated Outlook
    Depreciation, Depletion & Amortisation 7.5 7.5  
    Less: Identified Items   1.7  
    Pre-tax depreciation (as Adjusted)   5.8  
        of which:      
        Integrated Gas 2.0 1.4 1.2 – 1.6
        Upstream 2.9 2.8 1.9 – 2.5
        Marketing 1.0 0.6 0.5 – 0.7
        Chemicals and Products 1.2 0.9 0.8 – 1.0
        Renewables and Energy Solutions 0.5 0.1  

     Tax Charge

    $ billions Q4’24 Q4’24 Adjusted Q1’25 Updated Outlook
    Taxation Charge 3.2 3.2  
    Less: Identified Items and Cost of supplies adjustment   (0.2)  
    Taxation Charge (as Adjusted)   3.4  
        of which:      
        Integrated Gas 0.5 0.6 0.7 – 1.0
        Upstream 2.8 2.6 2.4 – 3.2
        Marketing 0.2 0.3 0.2 – 0.5
        Chemicals and Products (0.4) (0.2) (0.2) – 0.3
        Renewables and Energy Solutions 0.1 0.1  

    Adjusted Earnings

    The “Adjusted Earnings” measure aims to facilitate a comparative understanding of Shell’s financial performance from period to period by removing the effects of oil price changes on inventory carrying amounts and removing the effects of identified items. These items are in some cases driven by external factors and may, either individually or collectively, hinder the comparative understanding of Shell’s financial results from period to period. This measure excludes earnings attributable to non-controlling interest. For further details see the 4th Quarter 2024 and full year unaudited results (Link).

    $ billions Q4’24 Q4’24 Adjusted Q1’25 Updated Outlook
    Income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders 0.9 0.9  
    Add: Current cost of supplies adjustment attributable to Shell plc shareholders   —  
    Less: Identified items attributable to Shell plc shareholders   (2.8)  
    Adjusted Earnings   3.7  
        of which:      
        Renewables and Energy Solutions (1.2) (0.3) (0.3) – 0.3
        Corporate (0.3) (0.4) (0.6) – (0.4)

    Enquiries

    Media International: +44 (0) 207 934 5550

    Media Americas: +1 832 337 4355

    Cautionary Note

    The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this announcement “Shell”, “Shell Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience to reference Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These terms are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular entity or entities. ‘‘Subsidiaries’’, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this announcement refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. The terms “joint venture”, “joint operations”, “joint arrangements”, and “associates” may also be used to refer to a commercial arrangement in which Shell has a direct or indirect ownership interest with one or more parties.  The term “Shell interest” is used for convenience to indicate the direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in an entity or unincorporated joint arrangement, after exclusion of all third-party interest.

    The numbers presented in this announcement may not sum precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures due to rounding.

    Forward-Looking statements
    This announcement contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning the financial condition, results of operations and businesses of Shell. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning the potential exposure of Shell to market risks and statements expressing management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “aim”; “ambition”; ‘‘anticipate’’; “aspire”; “aspiration”; ‘‘believe’’; “commit”; “commitment”; ‘‘could’’; “desire”; ‘‘estimate’’; ‘‘expect’’; ‘‘goals’’; ‘‘intend’’; ‘‘may’’; “milestones”; ‘‘objectives’’; ‘‘outlook’’; ‘‘plan’’; ‘‘probably’’; ‘‘project’’; ‘‘risks’’; “schedule”; ‘‘seek’’; ‘‘should’’; ‘‘target’’; “vision”; ‘‘will’’; “would” and similar terms and phrases. There are a number of factors that could affect the future operations of Shell and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including (without limitation): (a) price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas; (b) changes in demand for Shell’s products; (c) currency fluctuations; (d) drilling and production results; (e) reserves estimates; (f) loss of market share and industry competition; (g) environmental and physical risks, including climate change; (h) risks associated with the identification of suitable potential acquisition properties and targets, and successful negotiation and completion of such transactions; (i) the risk of doing business in developing countries and countries subject to international sanctions; (j) legislative, judicial, fiscal and regulatory developments including tariffs and regulatory measures addressing climate change; (k) economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions; (l) political risks, including the risks of expropriation and renegotiation of the terms of contracts with governmental entities, delays or advancements in the approval of projects and delays in the reimbursement for shared costs; (m) risks associated with the impact of pandemics, regional conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East, and a significant cyber security, data privacy or IT incident; (n) the pace of the energy transition; and (o) changes in trading conditions. No assurance is provided that future dividend payments will match or exceed previous dividend payments. All forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors that may affect future results are contained in Shell plc’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 (available at www.shell.com/investors/news-and-filings/sec-filings.html and www.sec.gov). These risk factors also expressly qualify all forward-looking statements contained in this announcement and should be considered by the reader. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this announcement, April 7, 2025. Neither Shell plc nor any of its subsidiaries undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information. In light of these risks, results could differ materially from those stated, implied or inferred from the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement.

    Shell’s net carbon intensity
    Also, in this announcement we may refer to Shell’s “net carbon intensity” (NCI), which includes Shell’s carbon emissions from the production of our energy products, our suppliers’ carbon emissions in supplying energy for that production and our customers’ carbon emissions associated with their use of the energy products we sell. Shell’s NCI also includes the emissions associated with the production and use of energy products produced by others which Shell purchases for resale. Shell only controls its own emissions. The use of the terms Shell’s “net carbon intensity” or NCI is for convenience only and not intended to suggest these emissions are those of Shell plc or its subsidiaries.

    Shell’s net-zero emissions target
    Shell’s operating plan and outlook are forecasted for a three-year period and ten-year period, respectively, and are updated every year. They reflect the current economic environment and what we can reasonably expect to see over the next three and ten years. Accordingly, the outlook reflects our Scope 1, Scope 2 and NCI targets over the next ten years.  However, Shell’s operating plan and outlook cannot reflect our 2050 net-zero emissions target, as this target is outside our planning period. Such future operating plans and outlooks could include changes to our portfolio, efficiency improvements and the use of carbon capture and storage and carbon credits. In the future, as society moves towards net-zero emissions, we expect Shell’s operating plans and outlooks to reflect this movement. However, if society is not net zero in 2050, as of today, there would be significant risk that Shell may not meet this target.

    Forward-Looking Non-GAAP measures

    This announcement may contain certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash flow from operating activities excluding working capital movements, Cash capital expenditure, Net debt and Underlying operating expense.

    Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA are measures used to evaluate Shell’s performance in the period and over time.
    The “Adjusted Earnings” and Adjusted EBITDA are measures which aim to facilitate a comparative understanding of Shell’s financial performance from period to period by removing the effects of oil price changes on inventory carrying amounts and removing the effects of identified items.
    Adjusted Earnings is defined as income/(loss) attributable to shareholders adjusted for the current cost of supplies and excluding identified items. “Adjusted EBITDA (CCS basis)” is defined as “Income/(loss) for the period” adjusted for current cost of supplies; identified items; tax charge/(credit); depreciation, amortisation and depletion; exploration well write-offs and net interest expense. All items include the non-controlling interest component.
    Cash flow from operating activities excluding working capital movements is a measure used by Shell to analyse its operating cash generation over time excluding the timing effects of changes in inventories and operating receivables and payables from period to period. Working capital movements are defined as the sum of the following items in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: (i) (increase)/decrease in inventories, (ii) (increase)/decrease in current receivables, and (iii) increase/(decrease) in current payables. Cash capital expenditure is the sum of the following lines from the Consolidated Statement of Cash flows: Capital expenditure, Investments in joint ventures and associates and Investments in equity securities. Net debt is defined as the sum of current and non-current debt, less cash and cash equivalents, adjusted for the fair value of derivative financial instruments used to hedge foreign exchange and interest rate risks relating to debt, and associated collateral balances. Underlying operating expenses is a measure of Shell’s cost management performance and aimed at facilitating a comparative understanding of performance from period to period by removing the effects of identified items, which, either individually or collectively, can cause volatility, in some cases driven by external factors. Underlying operating expenses comprises the following items from the Consolidated statement of Income: production and manufacturing expenses; selling, distribution and administrative expenses; and research and development expenses and removes the effects of identified items such as redundancy and restructuring charges or reversals, provisions or reversals and others.

    We are unable to provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because certain information needed to reconcile those non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future events some of which are outside the control of Shell, such as oil and gas prices, interest rates and exchange rates. Moreover, estimating such GAAP measures with the required precision necessary to provide a meaningful reconciliation is extremely difficult and could not be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Non-GAAP measures in respect of future periods which cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are calculated in a manner which is consistent with the accounting policies applied in Shell plc’s consolidated financial statements.
    The contents of websites referred to in this announcement do not form part of this announcement.

    We may have used certain terms, such as resources, in this announcement that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strictly prohibits us from including in our filings with the SEC.  Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 20-F, File No 1-32575, available on the SEC website www.sec.gov.

    LEI number of Shell plc: 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70

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  • MIL-OSI: Quadient Receives SBTi’s Validation of its GHG Emission Reduction Targets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announces that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. SBTi is a corporate climate action initiative that provides companies with science-based guidance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This validation confirms that Quadient’s commitments align with scientific requirements to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

    Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is a cornerstone of Quadient’s sustainability strategy, as part of its ‘Elevate to 2030’ strategic plan. The company has established ambitious near- and long-term targets, committing to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Looking further ahead, Quadient is dedicated to achieving a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050.

    “SBTi’s validation marks a significant milestone for Quadient, reaffirming our deep commitment to climate action. Sustainability is not just a goal—it’s woven into how we operate, innovate, and collaborate with our customers, partners, and stakeholders,” said Brandon Batt, Chief People and Transformation Officer at Quadient. “We recognize the scale of the challenge ahead and are proactively driving the transformation needed to build a low-carbon future. Our decarbonization efforts go beyond compliance, they represent a strategic opportunity to create value, strengthen our business resilience to changing environments, and contribute to a more sustainable global economy. This validation reinforces our leadership in corporate sustainability and underscores that bold climate action is both a business imperative and a shared responsibility.”

    To translate its commitments into action, Quadient is executing a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap. This strategy focuses on optimizing energy use across operations by modernizing facilities, transitioning to renewable energy, and enhancing overall efficiency. The company is also accelerating the shift to a low-carbon vehicle fleet and promoting remote collaboration technologies to cut business travel-related emissions.

    Beyond operational improvements, Quadient is leveraging product innovation and circular economy principles to reduce environmental impact. Its remanufacturing program has made significant strides, with over 62.8% of mail-related solutions remanufactured in 2024—demonstrating a strong commitment to extending product lifecycles and minimizing waste. Additionally, the company is actively working with its supplier network to drive emission reductions throughout the value chain, aiming to secure carbon reduction commitments from at least 30% of its strategic partners by 2026.

    Transparency and accountability remain central to Quadient’s climate strategy. The company rigorously tracks and reports its progress annually through its sustainability report and the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire. Independent verification of its carbon footprint ensures credibility and reinforces its commitment to meaningful, science-backed climate action. For more information about Quadient’s CSR program, visit www.invest.quadient.com/CSR.

    About Quadient®
    Quadient is a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections through digital and physical channels. Quadient supports businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational efficiency and creating meaningful customer experiences. Listed in compartment B of Euronext Paris (QDT) and part of the CAC® Mid & Small and EnterNext® Tech 40 indices, Quadient shares are eligible for PEA-PME investing. For more information about Quadient, visit www.quadient.com.

    Contacts

    Sandy Armstrong, Sterling Kilgore Joe Scolaro, Quadient         
    VP of Media & Communications Global Press Relations Manager
    +1-630-699-8979 +1 203-301-3673
    sarmstrong@sterlingkilgore.com j.scolaro@quadient.com

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  • MIL-OSI: 19/2025・Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 19 / 2025
    Schindellegi, Switzerland – 7 April 2025


    Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

    On 28 February 2025, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 4 March 2025 up to and including no later than 30 June 2025. The buyback program will not be active from 9 to 15 April 2025. For details, please see company announcement no. 7 of 28 February 2025.

    Under the share buyback program, Trifork will purchase shares for up to a total of DKK 14.92 million (approximately EUR 2 million).

    Prior to the launch of the share buyback, Trifork held 256,329 treasury shares, corresponding to 1.3% of the share capital. Under the program, the following transactions have been made:

    Date    Number of shares        Average purchase price (DKK)        Transaction value (DKK)
    Total beginning 39,868 85.95 3,426,558
    31 March 2025 3,000 85.09 255,270
    1 April 2025 2,558 85.64 219,067
    2 April 2025 2,079 86.44 179,709
    3 April 2025 2,500 86.25 215,625
    4 April 2025 2,121 84.36 178,928
    Accumulated 52,126 85.85 4,475,156

    Since the share buyback program was started on 4 March 2025, the total number of repurchased shares is 52,126 at a total amount of DKK 4,475,156.
    On 25 March 2025, 1,352 shares acquired through the share buyback program were utilized for the Executive Management’s monthly fixed salary, representing a change from cash payment to payment partly in shares (refer to company announcement no. 1 of 21 January 2025).
    On 1 April 2025, 19,943 shares acquired through the share buyback program were utilized to serve the RSU plan of Executive Management and certain employees.

    With the transactions stated above, Trifork holds a total of 287,160 treasury shares, corresponding to 1.5%. The total number of registered shares in Trifork is 19,744,899. Adjusted for treasury shares, the number of outstanding shares is 19,457,739.


    Investor and media contact
    Frederik Svanholm, Group Investment Director & Head of Investor Relations
    frsv@trifork.com, +41 79 357 73 17

    About Trifork
    Trifork is a pioneering global technology partner, empowering enterprise and public sector customers with innovative solutions. With 1,229 professionals across 73 business units in 16 countries, Trifork delivers expertise in inspiring, building, and running advanced software solutions across diverse sectors, including public administration, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, energy, financial services, retail, and real estate. Trifork Labs, the Group’s R&D hub, drives innovation by investing in and developing synergistic and high-potential technology companies. Trifork Group AG is a publicly listed company on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Learn more at trifork.com.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Bougainville president condemns ‘dangerous’ AI-generated fake video of scuffle with Marape

    RNZ Pacific

    Autonomous Bougainville Government President Ishmael Toroama has condemned the circulation of an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video depicting a physical confrontation between him and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape.

    The clip, first shared on Facebook last week, is generated from the above picture of Toroama and Marape taken at a news conference in September 2024, where the two leaders announced the appointment of former New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae as the independent moderator for the Bougainville peace talks.

    It shows Toroama punching Marape from a sitting position as both fall down. The post has amassed almost 190,000 views on Facebook and more than 360 comments.

    In a statement today, President Toroama said such content could have a negative impact on Bougainville’s efforts toward independence.

    He said the “reckless misuse of artificial intelligence and social media platforms has the potential to damage the hard-earned trust and mutual respect” between the two nations.

    “This video is not only false and malicious — it is dangerous,” the ABG leader said.

    “It threatens to undermine the ongoing spirit of dialogue, peace, and cooperation that both our governments have worked tirelessly to build.”

    Toroama calls for identifying of source
    Toroama wants the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) of PNG to find the source of the video.

    He said that while freedom of expression was a democratic value, it was also a privilege that carried responsibilities.

    He said freedom of expression should not be twisted through misinformation.

    “These freedoms must be exercised with respect for the truth. Misusing AI tools to spread falsehoods not only discredits individuals but can destabilise entire communities.”

    He has urged the content creators to reflect on the ethical implications of their digital actions.

    Toroama also called on social media platforms and regulatory bodies to play a bigger role in stopping the spread of misleading AI-generated content.

    “As we move further into the digital age, we must develop a collective moral compass to guide the use of powerful technologies like artificial intelligence,” he said.

    “Truth must remain the foundation of all communication, both online and offline.”

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Percy, Professor of International Relations, The University of Queensland

    Australia faces crisis-level workforce shortfalls in security and defence. Recruiting more people to the defence force is now an urgent matter of national security.

    So, comments – such as those recently made by a Liberal candidate that we “need to remove females from combat corps” in order to “fix” the military – come at the worst possible time.

    Such beliefs are not just unhelpful. They are dangerous.

    Without women in the national security workforce, and in combat roles, Australia will fail to hit its recruitment targets – at a time of critical international insecurity.

    Why is it so hard to attract women to the defence force?

    We know women are interested and engaged in international affairs.

    So, why don’t they want to join the defence force? In short, we don’t know – but we desperately need to find out.

    Women make up just 20.7% of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

    Compared with a decade ago, this is an improvement. But the improvement has stalled. The latest figure represents a mere 0.1% increase compared with 2021 figures.

    This is serious.

    Australia’s recruitment problems put at risk our ability to:

    • conduct maritime patrols
    • defend against cyber attacks
    • maintain force readiness.

    Other democratic states worldwide are also struggling to achieve recruitment targets.

    Despite ambitious multi-year government programs aimed a boosting women’s participation in national security, and thousands of pages of reports and reviews on the issue, results have been limited and inconsistent.

    Most attempts to attract more women are focused on workplace improvements.

    Efforts include:

    Of the many government reviews and audits analysing the question, the vast majority focused on such workplace solutions.

    But what if the problem doesn’t lie in the workplace, but rather in wider society?

    What if one factor dissuading women was the archaic idea women just don’t really belong in the military at all?

    Societal attitudes matter

    The Liberal candidate who made the recent comments about women in combat roles has now been replaced. It’s positive to see his party saying such views are “inconsistent with the party’s position.”

    However, the incident suggests doubt remains in some quarters about women’s readiness to serve and take up combat roles.

    There’s a dearth of research on why exactly Australian women appear reluctant to join the ADF. Some of the reasons may be linked to the perception the ADF has a problem with sexual assault or sexism.

    But broader social gender norms matter too. When women hear comments reinforcing the idea national security is primarily a male field, they may simply not see a future for themselves or their daughters in it.

    A recent US study found 60% of teenage girls “have never considered joining the military or pictured themselves in uniform”.

    A passing glance at American politics demonstrates the often precarious position of women already working in national security. There, in recent months, debate has turned to:

    Trump’s America is not Australia, of course. But the recent backlash against women in the US security and defence arenas shows how quickly previous progress can be unwound.

    Could these debates be having a chilling effect on women in Australia who might otherwise consider a career in the military?

    More research is required to answer that question. But it’s possible public denigration of women in these roles deters women from seeking them at all, and may reinforce attitudes of those seeking to keep women out.

    Broadening the talent pool

    Australia’s own response to supporting diversity in the military has been mixed. In 2013, Chief of Army David Morrison made international headlines for a powerful speech about diversity.

    But Morrison faced criticism in the aftermath. Petitions called for his resignation and condemnation after he spoke about gender equality (and not veterans’ welfare) at an awards ceremony. He was criticised for caling for non-gendered language in Defence workplaces.

    Women make vital contributions to critical and creative thinking and decision-making in national security.

    Women in the military can do jobs men cannot do. Think, for example, of women who served in Afghanistan or Iraq, where it would be culturally unacceptable for a male soldier to talk to and work with local women. These were roles female soldiers were able to take up.

    Including women in defence increases the available talent pool, addressing pressing issues of workforce capability in the ADF.

    Australia’s national security requires women to be part of our military, including in combat roles. Without them, recruitment targets will fail. It is not diversity, equality and inclusion: it is reality.

    It is critically important to Australia’s national security we resist the trend from the United States. We must find out what’s stopping women from joining our defence force and address those problems urgently.

    Sarah Percy receives funding from the Australian Army History Unit.

    Elise Stephenson receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Australian government. She is affiliated with Women in International Security Australia.

    Maria Rost Rublee has received funding from the Australian Department of Defence, the Canadian Department of Defence, and the US Institute of Peace. She is affiliated with Women in International Security-Australia and Women in Nuclear-Australia.

    Rebecca Strating receives funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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

    – ref. Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people – https://theconversation.com/without-women-australias-defence-force-will-struggle-to-recruit-enough-people-253844

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  • MIL-OSI China: Spring boosts travel demand during Qingming holiday

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

    The bright spring days have fueled travel enthusiasm during this year’s Qingming Festival holiday, as the long weekend coincides with warmer temperatures, prompting strong travel demand from Chinese consumers eager to embrace the season.

    During the three-day Tomb-sweeping Day holiday, besides millions of Chinese people participating in ancient rituals and cleaning tombs to pay tribute to their family ancestors, the festival has also seen urbanites setting out for activities like kite flying and family outings.

    The trend of flower blossom viewing continues to rise, boosting local cultural and tourism markets. In Luoyang, Henan, the Peony Cultural Festival, which began on April 1, coincides with the Qingming Festival, drawing travelers as peonies bloom.

    In particular, the trend of enjoying flower blossoms continues to heat up, driving the growth of local cultural and tourism markets. In Luoyang, Henan province, its Peony Cultural Festival, which began on April 1, coincides with the Qingming Festival holiday, drawing travelers as peonies bloom.

    For hotel bookings, Luoyang ranks among the top 10 most popular destinations in China. Cities like Kunming, Yunnan province; Bijie, Guizhou province and Wuyuan, Jiangxi province, have also seen hotel booking volumes increase by 30 percent year-on-year due to the appeal of floral sceneries, according to Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel agency.

    Besides, major cities such as Beijing; Shanghai; Guangzhou, Guangdong province; and Chengdu, Sichuan province, have seen increased passenger flow within the two-hour high-speed rail network.

    “The hotel booking data shows that Chinese consumers’ demand for travel is still strong, and even short holidays have a significant impact on driving the growth of tourism and cultural consumption,” said Xiao Peng, a Qunar researcher.

    “From watching flower blossoms outside the high-speed train windows to viewing cherry blossoms abroad, the improvement of transportation has enabled travelers to make more diverse choices for the holiday,” Xiao said.

    Unlike the Spring Festival and May Day holidays, April is typically an off-season for travel, making airfare and hotel prices more affordable. This has encouraged many Chinese tourists to visit neighboring countries such as Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, with hotel bookings in Osaka and Tokyo rising by 78 percent and 44 percent, respectively for the Qingming Festival, according to Trip.com Group, China’s largest online travel agency.

    Urbanites are also flocking to the mountains and rural areas for a taste of spring. In Jinzhai county, Anhui province, a farm hotel on Trip.com offered activities like digging spring bamboo shoots, picking fresh vegetables and learning how to make Qingtuan, or glutinous rice balls on site.

    The hotel said its booking volume during the holiday has tripled over weekdays, and many families have come to the village to experience wild vegetable picking with their children.

    Meanwhile, to meet the growing travel demand, domestic carriers have launched new flights and added more frequencies for some popular routes, marking the start of the summer and fall flying season on March 30. The season will run until Oct 25, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

    As temperatures in North China warm up, coastal cities such as Dalian, Liaoning province and Yantai, Shandong province are gradually entering a peak tourist season. For instance, Tianjin Airlines has launched new flights connecting Dalian and Yantai.

    State-owned China Southern Airlines plans to add more frequencies on its routes to connect Beijing Daxing International Airport with Altay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, and Beijing Daxing with Jieyang, Guangdong province.

    In addition, the carrier will launch more international flights to connect cities involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. Those include flights that connect Beijing Daxing with Urumqi, Xinjiang and Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, as well as Beijing Daxing with Xi’an, Shaanxi province and Doha, Qatar.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZDF’s Obscene military spending plans – Peace Action Wellington

    Source: Peace Action Wellington

    Monday 7 April 2025 – “The just announced plan to spend $12 billion on weapons is a shocking waste. It shows both that there is plenty of money for desperately needed infrastructure, and that this government’s priorities are entirely in the wrong place. It also shows that this government has no plan and no leadership when it comes to the major security issue in our region: climate change,” said Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington.

    “The $12 billion that this government plans intends to funnel to global weapons dealers in the next three years is money that would save New Zealanders’ lives if our health system was prioritised. We can’t afford a proper hospital in Dunedin or emergency care in Dargaville, but we can afford this? It shows that the massive cuts to public services are driven by ideology.”

    “This new Defence Capability Plan talks about a ‘dangerous strategic environment’ but takes no responsibility for the help it has given to make it dangerous by supporting a genocide in Palestine. It says that upholding a ‘rules based international order’ is a key priority, yet it is the NZ government itself that is undermining international law by refusing to apply it to Israel. Neither Luxon, Peters or Collins has dared to say a word about the US’s full-blown attacks on international law and its institutions such as the International Criminal Court.”

    The Defence Capability Plan also clearly ties NZ to deploying with the US against China. It says:

     “New Zealand has a particular interest in Indo-Pacific Security. This is where our security partners are closely engaged, where Defence contributions would be expected, and where our economic and strategic interests converge. Defence will focus on contributing to activities that reinforce the existing international rules-based order.”

    “Right now, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and security services are all buying into the US’s fear mongering about China. That is where this drive for massive spending comes from. We should be not adopt an anti-China position simply because that is the US position.”

    “Plans to expand the aerospace capability and industry are almost entirely to service the US military. These launches carry classified ‘national security’ payloads doing the dirty work of US targeting and surveillance. We have no idea what is actually being done from our shores, at places like Mahia.”

    “New Zealand’s role must be to push for peaceful solutions and step away from dangerous alliances. The US is a fascist state. It is not a reliable ally as the Europeans are quickly learning, and NZ would be wise to create some distance between it and our international relations.”

    “This Defence Capability Plan will not make New Zealanders safer or more secure. This plan will ensure that desperately needed public services here in Aotearoa are starved of resources and primed for privatisation, while US weapons companies drain our treasury and the US military sets us up to service them in their forever wars.” 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: New Assistant Commissioner appointed

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    New Assistant Commissioner appointed

    Monday, 7 April 2025 – 3:07 pm.

    A new Assistant Commissioner of Tasmania Police has been appointed.
    Commissioner Donna Adams said today that Commander Doug Oosterloo had been appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, effective immediately.
    “I congratulate Doug on his appointment as his outstanding leadership and communication skills and project management expertise ensure he will provide critical strategic leadership in this senior role,” Commissioner Adams said.
    “I look forward to working together with AC Oosterloo and the senior leadership team to continue our focus on back-to-basics policing so the Tasmanian community continue to build a high level of trust and confidence in our police service.
    “I’m confident that his capability, experience and drive will contribute immensely to positively shape Tasmania Police well into the future.”
    AC Oosterloo brings to the role more than 30 years of experience with Tasmania Police, joining the service in 1994 and spending the first decade of his career on the North-West Coast.
    AC Oosterloo rose through the ranks serving in a variety of policing areas across the state including uniform, criminal investigation, recruit training, and Professional Standards, as well as overseeing the delivery of a range of vital projects including firearms reform, national information systems, helicopter and marine vessel procurements.
    As the Commander of Statewide Services, he led a diverse command which includes a mix of core service delivery and frontline support areas including Marine and Rescue, Radio Dispatch, Forensics, Firearms and Community Engagement.
    AC Oosterloo has qualifications and experience in national counter terrorism arrangements including command, investigations, forensic response and intelligence, and holds a Graduate Certificate in Police Studies (UTAS).
    The appointment is effective from today, 7 April 2025. AC Oosterloo replaces retired AC Glenn Keating.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Legislation changes for a fairer Canberra

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Discrimination Commissioner, Karen Toohey

    Changes have recently been made to the ACT Discrimination Act.

    Beginning 11 April 2024, the areas of public life protected by the Act have expanded.

    Additionally, the scope of some of exceptions have narrowed and new positive duties have been introduced.

    “ACT anti-discrimination laws are some of the strongest across Australia and have been strengthened further,” ACT Discrimination Commissioner Karen Toohey said.

    “These changes require government and organisations to do more, adjusting their operations and practices to support the needs of different sections of the community.

    “They also require government and organisations to take clear steps to review their practices, and make changes to eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment and vilification in workplaces, in the delivery of services and in public life.

    “This is about fostering a more inclusive and fairer Canberra, where people from all walks of life have equal access to quality services,” she said.

    Understand what’s changing

    To help you understand the changes, the ACT Human Rights Commission and Canberra Community Law are co-hosting a free online information session.

    This will be held on 30 April, 12:30–1:30pm.Register to attend via Eventbrite.

    An overview of the changes

    New positive duties have been introduced, including a duty to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate a person’s particular needs, as protected by this legislation.

    This could mean a school’s duty to provide a student with a uniform that corresponds with their gender identity, for example.

    The Act now makes it illegal for a public authority to discriminate against someone when administering a territory law or an ACT Government program or policy, with some exceptions.

    This means, for example, an elderly person eligible to live in public housing couldn’t be denied housing because they had an assistance animal or a mobility impairment.

    The changes also narrow or refine exceptions for sporting activities and competitions, insurance and superannuation services and religious bodies.

    Further amendments to the Act will commence in coming years.

    “These changes will assist Canberrans by expanding the Discrimination Act protections for disability, race, religion, subjection to family violence and age, for example. Protections now apply in formal sporting activities, competitions and in membership of clubs and voluntary bodies,” Commissioner Toohey said.

    “Organisations and agencies such as schools, government services, hospitals and services for older people like aged care homes also have a larger responsibility to make positive changes so that they can support the individual needs of the public.

    “All up, that means more flexible, inclusive and helpful services for Canberrans.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Finally, NZ can be taken seriously on defence

    Source: ACT Party

    Welcoming the Government’s Defence Capability Plan, ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron says:

    “This is a major win for New Zealand’s security and a testament to ACT’s push for a robust defence posture. We’ve campaigned for two percent of GDP on defence for years, and today’s plan finally delivers.

    “The global situation is becoming less certain and less secure. Strength-focused leaders demand that allies who want to be taken seriously offer real capability. A $12 billion commitment across four years, with a goal to exceed the two percent-of-GDP target in eight, demonstrates to the world that New Zealand is ready to step up.

    “Enhanced strike capabilities, deeper integration with our ANZAC partners, and innovations like uncrewed vehicles and space tech will make our Defence Force a credible deterrent.

    “I’m especially pleased for our personnel. Finally, the men and woman asked to put their lives on the line will get the respect they deserve. Years of underfunding, MIQ deployment, and attrition hollowed out the Defence Force’s core. A new workforce strategy and equipment upgrades shows we’re serious about giving personnel meaningful roles, extraordinary skills, and fulfilling experiences.

    “ACT will fight to ensure this momentum holds. Protecting Kiwis is the first job of government, and the time for complacence is over.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Agriculture Research – Climate change conditions impacting critical element for plant growth, fertiliser need

    Source: AgResearch

    Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are altering phosphorus (P) available for plant growth, potentially leading to costly and unnecessary fertiliser application by farmers.

    New research published in the Global Change Biology journal by scientists from AgResearch and Lincoln University has found that the test used in New Zealand to estimate the amount of available P in the soil may be underestimating the true accessibility of this crucial element for pasture plant growth.

    The research, which drew on data from a long-running AgResearch experiment* in which carbon dioxide is artificially elevated on an area of grazed pasture, is the latest to throw up surprising new results about what happens under rising carbon dioxide levels tied to climate change.

    “For decades, New Zealand farmers have relied on the Olsen P test to determine the P available in soils and to guide decisions about fertiliser use,” says lead author Zac Beechey-Gradwell. 

    “The data from the AgResearch experiment shows a substantial and sustained reduction in available P in the topsoil extracted by the Olsen P measure under elevated carbon dioxide, prior to annual P fertiliser application. In addition, the effectiveness of P fertiliser in raising Olsen P was significantly reduced.”      

    “Scientists have known for a while that elevated carbon dioxide reduces the amount of P extracted by the Olsen P test, but we didn’t fully understand why or what the consequences of this might be. Our latest research confirms that more of the fertiliser P that is applied under elevated carbon dioxide is rapidly converted into organic forms in the topsoil, in a process called ‘biological immobilisation’. This essentially makes it invisible to standard soil P tests.”

    “If a soil P test indicates phosphorus deficiency, farmers may respond by applying more fertiliser than is necessary, driving up costs without improving pasture performance. Phosphorus is an essential macro-nutrient for plant growth. Without it, production will decline.”

    “At a minimum, this research suggests we are going to need to recalibrate soil P test targets under elevated carbon dioxide to ensure that P fertiliser recommendations remain cost-effective and environmentally sustainable in the years ahead.”

    AgResearch principal scientist Alec Mackay says the phosphorus findings have landed against a backdrop of expected gains in pasture productivity not materialising under climate change.

    “We need further research to see if similar trends are occurring in different soil types, and what the impact is on clovers and nitrogen fixation.”

    Research co-author, Professor Leo Condron of Lincoln University, says: “Phosphorus fertiliser manufacture in New Zealand is dependent on imported phosphate rock and the cost has increased and become more volatile since 2007-08, and it is therefore important to ensure that fertiliser P is being used efficiently”.

    Read the full research at: https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70150

    *New Zealand’s globally unique Free Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) experiment has allowed scientists to study plant and soil responses to elevated carbon dioxide in a sheep grazed pasture for almost 24 years (1997-2021). Read more at:https://www.agresearch.co.nz/our-research/future-facing-experiment-helping-to-combat-climate-change/

    AgResearch’s core focus is to deliver high quality science to enhance the value, productivity and sustainability of New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food and agri-technology sectors. More at www.agresearch.co.nz

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fire Safety – Fire season changes – Te Tai Tokerau Northland District

    Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

    Most of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will transition to a restricted fire season from 11.59pm tonight (Monday, 7 April), until further notice.
    The Muri Whenua Zone, Northland Islands and Public Conservation Land will remain in a prohibited fire season. Details for these areas are below:
    • Muri Whenua Zone: Continues to be under a prohibited fire season, meaning no outdoor fires are allowed.
    • Northland Islands and  Public Conservation Land: Continues to be under a permanent prohibited fire season, meaning no outdoor fires are allowed at any time of the year.
    • Restricted Fire Season: Outdoor fires can only be lit with a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
    Acting Northland Community Risk Manager Michael Champtaloup emphasised the importance of applying for a permit to ensure community safety.
    “The recent rain across the District, coupled with cooler, damper conditions make it less likely that a fire will get out of control,” he says.
    “We’re allowing people to light fires with permits again, but – as always – we expect that they take care in how and where fires are lit, ensure fires are properly extinguished and all permit conditions are followed”.
    Anyone who is unsure of the current fire season status and the requirement for a fire permit or if a total fire ban is in effect should go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check if they can light a fire. This tool enables you to check what fire season your area is in, as well as providing safety tips if you are able to light a fire, and access to apply for a fire permit if one is required.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speaker communities helping to revitalise te reo Māori

    Source: Rata Foundation

    Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui is on a mission to foster and promote te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, or across the top of the South Island.
    The organisation, based in Motueka, provides low-cost immersion teaching and learning courses, programmes, activities and gatherings open to all learners, including rumaki reo (total immersion), night classes, and weekend wānanga. By improving access to learning te reo me ōna tikanga (customs and protocols relating to the use of the language), the aim of Te Ataarangi is to strengthen reo capacity amongst whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.
    Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka-ā-Māui is a regional body of the Te Ataarangi movement. In over 40 years since it was first established, Te Ataarangi has taught thousands of adults to speak Māori, contributing to the revitalisation of the Māori language, says Te Ataarangi Kaiwhakahaere Hine McLetchie. “The flexibility and range of our programmes empower participants to grow in confidence and develop a stronger sense of belonging and cultural identity.”
    For participants of Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka-ā-Māui, a highlight of the year is Oranga Reo at Waikawa Marae. “Oranga Reo is four days long and is an extended immersion opportunity for people to come and kōrero Māori anake, kei runga i te marae to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga,” says Hine.
    Activities at this noho include learning the steps required for hāngi, preparing a hāngi for the group, and an amazing race through Picton. All of the noho is delivered to participants in an immersive te reo Māori environment.
    “The aspirations I have for the participants is that they strengthen their language, but also that they strengthen their relationships amongst each other, making connections – what we call ‘building speaker communities’ – which is part of the revitalisation of te reo movement,” says Hine.
    Participant Colleen Kem says the kaupapa of Te Ataarangi is to learn through speaking. “The whole thing about Te Ataarangi is that it’s not written, you have to listen and kōrero and repeat back. Because you kōrero Māori, you pick up where you may have gone wrong. It makes you correct yourself by listening to others and yourself. It’s also step by step and not rushed and set in a format so you get the sentence structures and grammar correct.”
    Another participant, Jim Skipper, says: “Ko tēnei te tau tuatahi i roto au i Te Ataarangi. I haere mātou taku hoa rangatira taku tamāhine. Tēnā taku mōhio taku wawata ki te kōrero i te reo Māori. Kei te kōrero ki aku mokopuna hoki. Tino ātaahua tō tātou reo, tino ātaahua.”
    (“This year is my first year joining Te Ātaarangi. My spouse, my daughter and I went. I knew that my aspiration was to speak in the Māori language. I’m also speaking to my grandchildren. Our language is incredibly beautiful, so very beautiful.”)
    Rātā Foundation has supported Te Ataarangi in various ways over the years, including helping the organisation to establish its central teaching facility over 20 years ago. Most recently the organisation received support as part of Rātā Foundation’s Multi-Year funding programme.
    Hine says: “Our plan on the horizon is to focus on Nelson over the next three years, training new kaiako and building speaker communities in the area, and supporting those who have some reo and wish to carry on their journey.”
    As part of Rātā Foundation’s Strengthening the Sector funding programme, Te Ataarangi will also focus on building capacity of the organisation in the use of matihiko whakahaere, online teaching and learning platforms.
    Rāta Foundation Chief Executive Leighton Evans says: “Rātā aims to support organisations that enable people facing barriers to participate in sport, active recreation and cultural activities, because we know this can enhance health and wellbeing outcomes in communities.
    “Providing long-term support to organisations which align with the Rātā purpose offers stability and certainty, enabling them to focus on their effectiveness and extend the impact they have in communities of need. We are also very focused on empowering organisations to build capability and capacity, to better position these organisations for the future.”
    To find out more about Te Ataarangi, watch the video here:
    About Rātā Foundation
    Rātā Foundation is the South Island’s most significant community investment fund, managing a pūtea (fund) of around $700 million. This enables Rātā to invest around $25 million per annum into its funding regions of Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and the Chatham Islands. Since its inception in 1988, Rātā has invested over $550 million through community investment programmes to empower people to thrive.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Northland Regional Council News

    Source: Northland Regional Council

    NO BUSES – APRIL 2025 HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
    A reminder that there will be no CityLink Whangārei or BusLink bus services on the upcoming public holidays on Friday 18, Monday 21 and Friday 25 April.
    This applies to all CityLink routes and the Far North Link’s Kaitaia – Mangonui route.
    Additionally, CityLink Whangārei’s SchoolLink service will not run during the two-week school holiday period, from Monday 14 April. School Link services resume on Monday 28 April, when schools go back.
    Further information on NRCs BusLink services around the region can be found at buslink.co.nz. For CityLink, go to citylinkwhangarei.co.nz or follow CityLink on Facebook for more information.
    ORDERS OPEN FOR NRC’S EROSION-CONTROL POPLARS AND WILLOWS
    The Northland Regional Council offers subsidised poplars and willows for sale as three metre poles, 1.5 or two metre stakes, or one metre wands every autumn before the winter planting season.
    Poplars and willows offer many benefits, stabilising pastoral hill country and sequestering carbon, they provide timber, reduce sediment runoff, improve water quality, provide stock shade and enhance the farm environment.
    With the subsidy, prices for the poplars and willows range from $5.75 per pole to $1.15 per wand (GST inclusive). The subsidy is available for orders of 20 or more trees for erosion control. Protective sleeves are available at $8.60 each (GST incl.).
    A planting subsidy is also available to help farmers fund a contractor to get their council poplars into the ground. The subsidy offers up to $7 per pole and $1 per stake or wand.
    For more information on Northland Regional Council poplars and willows, and the planting grant, visit nrc.govt.nz/orderingpoplars or contact our Land Management team on 0800 002 004 or by email:
    nursery@nrc.govt.nz (for poplar and willow orders)
    landadmin@nrc.govt.nz (for planting grant enquiries) 

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos brings forward its first quarter 2025 revenue release to April 17, 2025 to synchronize with its liquidity reporting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Atos brings forward its first quarter 2025 revenue release to April 17, 2025 to synchronize with its liquidity reporting

    Paris, France – April 7, 2025 – Atos SE announces that it brings forward its Q1 2025 revenue publication date to April 17, 2025 in order to synchronize it with the issuance of its liquidity report required as part of its recurring reporting obligations towards its creditors.

    Initially planned on April 25, 2025, the first quarter revenue press release will be issued on April 17, 2025 at 07:30 am (CET – Paris) and will include the Group’s estimated liquidity position as of March 31st, 2025.

    The Group does not plan to hold a conference call on that day and will not provide indications on its 2025 financial objectives, as it will present an update of its strategy and organization during a Capital Markets Day that will be held in Bezons and webcast live on May 14, 2025.

    Forthcoming events

    April 17, 2025 (Before Market Opening) First quarter 2025 revenue
    May 14, 2025 Capital Markets Day
    June 13, 2025 Annual General Meeting
       
    August 1st, 2025 (Before Market Opening)  First semester 2025 results

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    About Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with circa 78,000 employees and annual revenue of circa €10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Contacts

    Investor relations:

    David Pierre-Kahn | investors@atos.net | +33 6 28 51 45 96

    Sofiane El Amri | investors@atos.net | +33 6 29 34 85 67

    Individual shareholders: +33 8 05 65 00 75

    Press contact: globalprteam@atos.net

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn

    Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ

    Countries must recommit to ending deaths in childbirth amid major headwinds
    7 April 2025 – Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth, according to a major new report released today, but United Nations (UN) agencies highlight the threat of major backsliding as unprecedented aid cuts take effect around the world.
    Released on World Health Day, the UN report, Trends in Maternal Mortality, shows a 40 per cent global decline in maternal deaths between 2000 and 2023 – largely due to improved access to essential health services. Still, the report reveals that the pace of improvement has slowed significantly since 2016, and that an estimated 260,000 women died in 2023 as a result of complications from pregnancy or childbirth – roughly equivalent to one maternal death every two minutes.
    The report comes as humanitarian funding cuts are having severe impacts on essential health care in many parts of the world, forcing countries to roll back vital services for maternal, newborn and child health. These cuts have led to facility closures and loss of health workers, while also disrupting supply chains for lifesaving supplies and medicines such as treatments for haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia and malaria – all leading causes of maternal deaths.
    Without urgent action, the agencies warn that pregnant women in multiple countries will face severe repercussions – particularly those in humanitarian settings where maternal deaths are already alarmingly high.
    “While this report shows glimmers of hope, the data also highlights how dangerous pregnancy still is in much of the world today – despite the fact that solutions exist to prevent and treat the complications that cause the vast majority of maternal deaths,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). “In addition to ensuring access to quality maternity care, it will be critical to strengthen the underlying health and reproductive rights of women and girls – factors that underpin their prospects of healthy outcomes during pregnancy and beyond.”
    The report also provides the first global account of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on maternal survival. In 2021, an estimated 40,000 more women died due to pregnancy or childbirth – increasing to 322,000 from 282,000 the previous year. This upsurge was linked not only to direct complications caused by COVID-19 but also widespread interruptions to maternity services. This highlights the importance of ensuring such care during pandemics and other emergencies, noting that pregnant women need reliable access to routine services and checks as well as round-the-clock urgent care.
    “When a mother dies in pregnancy or childbirth, her baby’s life is also at risk. Too often, both are lost to causes we know how to prevent,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “Global funding cuts to health services are putting more pregnant women at risk, especially in the most fragile settings, by limiting their access to essential care during pregnancy and the support they need when giving birth. The world must urgently invest in midwives, nurses, and community health workers to ensure every mother and baby has a chance to survive and thrive.”
    The report highlights persistent inequalities between regions and countries, as well as uneven progress. With maternal mortality declining by around 40 per cent between 2000 and 2023, sub-Saharan Africa achieved significant gains – and was one of just three UN regions alongside Australia and New Zealand, and Central and Southern Asia, to see significant drops after 2015. However, confronting high rates of poverty and multiple conflicts, the sub-Saharan Africa region still counted for approximately 70 per cent of the global burden of maternal deaths in 2023.
    Indicating slowing progress, maternal mortality stagnated in five regions after 2015: Northern Africa and Western Asia, Eastern and South-Eastern Asia, Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), Europe and North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
    “Access to quality maternal health services is a right, not a privilege, and we all share the urgent responsibility to build well-resourced health systems that safeguard the life of every pregnant woman and newborn,” said Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA’s Executive Director. “By boosting supply chains, the midwifery workforce, and the disaggregated data needed to pinpoint those most at risk, we can and must end the tragedy of preventable maternal deaths and their enormous toll on families and societies.”
    Pregnant women living in humanitarian emergencies face some of the highest risks globally, according to the report. Nearly two-thirds of global maternal deaths now occur in countries affected by fragility or conflict. For women in these settings, the risks are staggering: a 15-year-old girl faces a 1 in 51 risk of dying from a maternal cause at some point over her lifetime compared to 1 in 593 in more stable countries. The highest risks are in Chad and the Central African Republic (1 in 24), followed by Nigeria (1 in 25), Somalia (1 in 30), and Afghanistan (1 in 40).
    Beyond ensuring critical services during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, the report notes the importance of efforts to enhance women’s overall health by improving access to family planning services, as well as preventing underlying health conditions like anaemias, malaria and noncommunicable diseases that increase risks. It will also be critical to ensure girls stay in school and that women and girls have the knowledge and resources to protect their health.
    Urgent investment is needed to prevent maternal deaths. The world is currently off-track to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for maternal survival. Globally, the maternal mortality ratio would need to fall by around 15 per cent each year to meet the 2030 target – significantly increasing from current annual rates of decline of around 1.5 per cent.
    Notes
    About the data: The SDG target for maternal deaths is for a global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of less than 70 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030. The global MMR in 2023 was estimated at 197 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births, down from 211 in 2020 and from 328 in 2000.
    The report includes data disaggregated by the following regions, used for SDG reporting: Central Asia and Southern Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; Northern America and Europe; Latin America & the Caribbean; Western Asia and Northern Africa; Australia and New Zealand; Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia, and Oceania excluding Australia and New Zealand.
    About World Health Day: World Health Day is marked around the world on 7th April. Each year, it draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The World Health Day 2025 campaign focuses on improving maternal and newborn health and survival with the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures”. The campaign urges governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.
    About the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group:
    The report was produced by WHO on behalf of the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group comprising WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank Group and the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. It uses national data to estimate levels and trends of maternal mortality from 2000-2023. The data in this new publication covers 195 countries and territories. It supersedes all previous estimates published by WHO and the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group.
    A maternal death is a death due to complications related to pregnancy or childbirth, occurring when a woman is pregnant, or within six weeks of the end of the pregnancy.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Global cooling may have caused the Neolithic revolution in the ancient Volga region

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Scientists from NSU together with colleagues from Samara State Social and Pedagogical University and the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences studied artifacts from Mesolithic sites in the Volga region using radiocarbon and isotope analysis methods. Human and animal bone fragments, tools and even soil were studied at the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center. These studies are intended to shed light on the history of the development of the forest-steppe by ancient human populations and to identify the connection between fluctuations in human activity and major climatic events. The result of this work was the creation of an absolute chronology of Mesolithic complexes in the forest-steppe Volga region.

    — The work was interesting for us for several reasons. First of all, the wide range of dating centers that analyzed the presented samples and the combination of results from two different radiocarbon dating methods: scintillation and accelerator mass spectrometry. It is impossible not to note the diversity of objects for dating and the results of the accompanying analysis of stable isotopes (isotopes C-13 and N-15) in the entire set of samples. We described 28 samples dated in six centers, of which 6 samples were analyzed by the scintillation method (one in Moscow, five in St. Petersburg), and 22 samples by the accelerator mass spectrometry method. Scientists abroad worked with six samples (1 in Belgium, 2 in Finland, 3 in the USA), in Russia — with 22, of which 16 were dated here, at the NSU-NSC UMS Collective Use Center.

    All the results fit into a single theory of the development of forest-steppe by ancient human populations, which suggests significant fluctuations in human activity associated with major climatic events of the Holocene, namely, with pronounced cooling phases against the background of general climate warming. These short periods are called the “preboreal oscillation”, which occurred 11.3-11.15 thousand years ago, the “event of 10.2 thousand years ago”, the “event of 8.2 thousand years ago”, etc. For example, it is known that in the Upper Volga basin in the European territory of Russia during the cooling period corresponding to the “event of 8.2 thousand years ago”, the average annual temperature dropped by 2-3 °C, and on average in Europe – by 1 °C. The probability distribution obtained on the basis of the dates presented in the work demonstrates approximately the same fluctuations as the average annual temperature, said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk, Director of the UMS NSU-NNC Collective Use Center and Candidate of Chemical Sciences.

    The set of objects studied included human bone fragments and bone items (parts of a knife, a chisel, a bow overlay). There were also teeth of bears and elks, antlers of aurochs and elks, bones of beavers, horses and even soil. Ekaterina Parkhomchuk explained that the diversity of materials and full isotope analysis ensure the reliability of dating, since they allow taking into account various interfering factors, such as the characteristics of the human and animal diet or the so-called reservoir effect. It occurs, for example, if a person eats fish. As a result, the isotopic composition of his bone collagen (isotopic shifts in C-13 and N-15) can differ significantly from the indicators of those people and animals that live and eat mainly on land. Obviously, the same phenomenon will be observed for C-14 – people and animals with a marine diet will show an older radiocarbon age compared to land creatures that lived at the same time. Therefore, it is so important to conduct the most complete studies of a wide variety of archaeological objects. Moreover, determining not only the radiocarbon age, but also the isotopic and chemical composition of the material.

    — In addition to interesting technical aspects, this work is also important for us because it was carried out jointly with specialists from the European part of the country. Our center conducted most of the research on radiocarbon and isotope analysis and provided a tenfold increase in the database on the chronology of the Mesolithic forest-steppe Volga region. It is encouraging that the work continues, there are still many historical discoveries ahead! — Ekaterina Parkhomchuk summed up.

    Associate Professor of the Department of Russian History and Archaeology of the Samara State Social and Pedagogical University, Candidate of Historical Sciences Konstantin Andreev noted that within the framework of this study, an intermediate result of many years of work on establishing the absolute age of the existence of Mesolithic complexes of the forest-steppe Volga region was summed up, which found support in the projects of the Russian Science Foundation (No. 19-78-10001 and No. 23-78-10088).

    — Up until the beginning of the 21st century, we did not have a single absolute date for these materials, and we had a very general understanding of the time of existence of this or that cultural tradition in the region. Thanks to the efforts of the last five years, about 30 age estimates have been obtained for many artifacts, which made it possible to date the region’s reference sites. Moreover, more than half of them were made at the NSU-NNC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Collective Use Center. The earliest estimates of about 30 definitions of the appearance of new people in the forest-steppe Volga region include the period of the third quarter of the 9th millennium BC. At this time, population groups first from the Southern Urals, and then from the Southern Trans-Urals penetrated into the forest-steppe Volga region, with which contact was subsequently maintained until the end of the Mesolithic era in the first half of the 7th millennium BC. These population groups, in all likelihood, practiced hunting large ungulates – elk and horses. Judging by the short duration of their stay at the sites, they made frequent transitions following the beast. The basis of their stone industry was the tradition of obtaining plates and making a few tools from them (scrapers, piercers, etc.). Bone was also used, but it is rarely preserved in the cultural layer, – said Konstantin Andreev.

    According to the obtained dates, scientists were able to establish that from about the middle of the 8th millennium BC, individual groups from more northern (forested) territories penetrated the forest-steppe Volga region, which led to the spread of chopping tools and a few arrowheads. Thus, the thesis about active contacts of different cultural groups in the forest-steppe is confirmed, and thanks to the conducted determination of the absolute time of existence of the region’s support complexes, it became possible to tie these contacts to a chronological scale.

    In the future, Samara scientists plan to continue their collaboration with the NSU-NNC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Collective Use Center, since the data obtained as a result of their joint work allowed them to significantly refine their understanding not only of the Mesolithic era, but also of later periods and cultures of the Middle Volga region.

    Associate Professor of the Institute of Intelligent Robotics of NSU Petr Menshanov explained that modern archaeological research does not end with simply determining radiocarbon dates for found artifacts – scientists must reconstruct the course of events that took place in the distant past. To do this, they actively use machine learning and artificial intelligence methods that build chronological models based on dates obtained, among other things, by the Novosibirsk Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry.

    — Using a chronological model created using machine learning methods for radiocarbon dates obtained from the ancient Volga region, we determined periods of high and low activity for the Stone Age people who inhabited this territory. And then we compared the time boundaries of the activity of the people of the ancient Volga region with global data on climate changes that occurred on Earth after the end of the last ice age. It turned out that the ancient people who inhabited the Volga region in the Stone Age did not differ much in behavior from modern people. If the living conditions of our ancestors were satisfactory and stable, then they stayed in one place for a long time, fished, hunted, raised children. And with sharp climate changes, the ancient inhabitants of the forest-steppe Volga region preferred to change their “apartment” and move to more comfortable conditions, where there was still prey and water.

    During the most difficult periods, ancient people actively invented and mastered the innovations of their time, which led to a change of eras. In our case, after the Global Cooling Event 8.2k, people of the ancient Volga region were forced to think about the future, – said Petr Menshanov.

    Konstantin Andreev explained that the global cooling event of 8.2k had the most significant impact on the Mesolithic communities of the forest-steppe Volga region and led to the extinction of their cultural tradition. The Mesolithic people were replaced by new migrants, who, in addition to specific stone processing skills, also brought to the region one of the innovations of the next archaeological era (Neolithic) – ceramics.

    Scientists are confident that further research will allow them to more accurately establish the course of events that influenced the life and everyday life of the ancient people of the Volga region, the Urals and Siberia in the Stone and Bronze Ages.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Canberra’s best kids’ menus

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    Pollen Café at the Australian National Botanic Gardens is a hit with kids and parents. Image: Tourism Australia

    Canberra has so much to offer when it comes to café culture, and that extends to the smallest community members as well.

    A babycino is well and good, but when little tummies rumble, these are some of the cafes serving up seriously yummy fare:

    Southern Cross Club Woden

    If you’re after lunch or dinner, the Southern Cross Club Woden offers a large range of options for kids.

    The kid’s menu boasts 10 different options. Choices range from items like chicken nuggets and a wagyu beef burger to things like rice paper rolls, a whole foods tasting plate and make your own tacos.

    There are also kid-friendly sweet treats. Options include strawberry or banana fondue, yoghurt crunch, and gelato.

    Mains are $13 for members (or $15 for non-members), while desserts are $5 for members ($6 for non-members).

    Café Stepping Stone, Dickson and Strathnairn

    Café Stepping Stone’s seasonal and locally sourced menu extends to kids.

    Options for children include toast, and cheese toasties with or without tomato. There’s also hummus and carrot sticks or a bowl of yoghurt.

    Prices start at just $5.

    There are also toys in the cafés and room for them to roam.

    Kitchen Garden at Rodney’s, Pialligo

    This picturesque café, located in Rodney’s Plants Plus, has a good range of adults and kids’ options.

    Their kid’s menu includes eggs and bacon on toast and pancakes. There’s also spaghetti bolognese, fish and chips or a ham and cheese pizza. The lunch box option includes a sandwich, sultanas, cheese, a fruit box and a chocolate treat.

    There’s a playground next to the café and lots of space to play.

    Prices start at $12.

    Pollen Café, Australian National Botanic Gardens

    A trip to the Australian National Botanic Garden is always fun for kids. A stop in at Pollen Café helps fill little bellies for big adventures.

    During the school holidays, Pollen offers a Bilby Bites menu item that includes vegetable sticks, bilby-shaped toast, fresh fruit and a sweet treat for kids.

    Pollen’s regular kids’ menu includes dippy eggs and a mini hot dog. An optional fruit juice popper, shortbread cookie or paddle pop ice cream can be added to both.

    Prices start at $13.90.

    As the café is sit within the Australian Botanic Gardens, there is plenty to see and do including a children’s discovery walk.

    Café Gather, Braddon

    Café Gather’s menu of colourful, healthy food includes a selection for kids. Choices include a toad in the hole, a mini hashbrown with avocado and egg, a bacon and egg roll, and a crumpet with honey and blueberries.

    All options are $12.

    Sweet Bones, Scullin and Braddon

    This vegan café features an all-day breakfast menu at both the Scullin and Braddon locations. The kid’s menu has a blueberry pancake with coconut whipped cream, a sandwich with cucumber, avocado and hummus, or carrot sticks with peanut butter or hummus.

    Prices start at $6.

    Two Blind Mice, Curtin

    Locals love this family-friendly spot, not least because of the weekly meal specials.

    On Thursday, kids eat free with every $50 spend. The lunch and dinner kids’ menu includes a cheeseburger and chips, ham and cheese pizza or spaghetti napoletana.

    On the weekends, the kids breakfast menu offers toast and jam, a hotcake, or a bacon and egg roll.

    Prices start at $7 for breakfast, or $15 for breakfast and lunch.

    Penny University, Kingston

    The kid’s menu at this inner south spot has a range of options. Choose from a ham and cheese toastie, egg and ham, or a chicken burger. There’s also a brekkie plate with porridge, yoghurt and fruit, a lunch box with a toastie, fruit and a brownie, or crisp barramundi bites.

    Prices start at $8.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: What it’s like to be an Access Canberra worker

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Paige’s role at Access Canberra allows her to help the staff who are the first point of contact for many locals trying to access government services.

    In her career working at the Access Canberra Contact Centre, there have been multiple times Paige has had to terminate a call.

    And while she says it’s not something she’s experienced every day, having the support from Access Canberra to end a confronting, upsetting or downright rude conversation with a customer is something that empowers her to keep working—and moving upwards—in a job she loves.

    Originally joining the Access Canberra team six years ago as a contractor on the Contact Centre phone lines, Paige is now the Operational Support Officer—a role that allows her to help the staff who are the first point of contact for many locals trying to access government services.

    “On the phones, I used to love being able to assist the community, being able to speak with people and have the conversations where you can tell they need that friendly voice over the phone,” she says. “It was really rewarding knowing that with each phone call, you were able to assist with fixing a problem.”

    “In my new role as Operational Support Officer, I like being able to support the staff who are taking these phone calls or being able to ensure all the admin is squared away, that their rosters are looking good, that they’re getting the best out of any training they want to do and just making sure that they don’t have any problems to worry about.”

    “We’re not here to be yelled at and abused.”

    Access Canberra has recently brought in an ‘Occupational Violence Break’ for contact centre staff to use when they need to step away from the desk after a hard or upsetting call. It’s just one of the recent changes that Paige says has been ‘amazing’ in helping to support the teams, as are internal workshops that focus on the processes in place for dealing with aggressive customers.

    “”For every bad call, I’d get 10 good calls and at the end of the day, I knew that once the phone call is over, it was over. I didn’t have to answer that phone call again. We’re not here to be yelled at or abused and we know that we are supported by our management team to end those calls,” Paige says.

    Understanding that everyone has bad days and sometimes they don’t have anyone else to take it out on, for Paige and her team at Access Canberra having this boundary in place helps them to remind callers that they’re only human too.

    “I find that customers will call Access Canberra and they speak to us on the phone as the first point of contact and they expect us to be able to fix all of their problems…we are human and we can’t be specialists in everything,” she says.

    “We’re just the first point of contact and we’re here to help as much as we can but there is going to be a limit to what we can assist with.”

    The OV break initiative is just one of the ways Access Canberra is working to support its staff, with a comprehensive OV Management Framework in place to support staff safety.  Key to the framework is empowering staff that ‘OV is not part of the job’ as well as to hold members of the community who may behave unacceptably towards staff to account.

    Back to Paige and from helping the vulnerable, hanging up the phone, and what she wishes customers would understand (plus all the other thoughts running around in her head), what stands out when Paige thinks about her role at the Contact Centre?

    “My favourite phone calls will always be with elderly customers who aren’t good with computers or don’t really understand the new technology side of the way things are done. Being able to find ways to assist them and deliver the service is always really rewarding,” says Paige.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: How COVID has changed the nature of teaching

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Jen is a Principal at an ACT public school.

    Jen remembers the day she decided to become a teacher. She was in year 7 and knew someone whose mum was a teacher who worked with young people with disabilities.

    “I just remember seeing what she would do and how she would talk with people and engage with people,” says Jen. “I remember that exact moment going, ‘That’s what I want to do. I want to be a teacher.’”

    So Jen did just that, and today she is a Principal at an ACT public school.

    Having worked in the public school system since 2001, Jen says her career has been just as rewarding as she expected. However, she notes that the nature of teaching has changed during that time, especially after the global pandemic and its impact on educators, their students and school communities.

    “COVID has certainly increased [demand] within the community,” explains Jen. “School has had to change.”

    While Jen says learning during lockdowns was “scaffolded and supported” there’s no denying the strain that independent learning put on educators, students and families alike in addition to the collective community trauma of a global pandemic.

    “Young people’s school and social lives have been disrupted for the most part of the last three years…[and] my belief is that this has led to more anxiety and mental health needs,” she says.

    “Schools and other support services have really had to work in that space around wellbeing for students and families…And there’s no doubt that with rising living costs, this is having an impact for our families.”

    Helping families and students, even now that face-to-face learning has resumed, can be challenging when aggression and violence enter the picture. Occupational violence is a very real challenge for educators, who are already prioritising education and care for their young charges.

    Workplace violence towards teachers and school staff—which spans everything from confronting phone calls to abusive emails and even physical encounters—is never okay, and often, it’s parents who are the perpetrators.

    A paper from the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, published in late 2020, found that 80% of surveyed teachers had experienced bullying and harassment in the preceding 9-12 month period; with over half reporting this unacceptable behaviour coming from both students and parents.

    “Occupational violence is challenging, I’ll be straight up,” says Jen.

    “It’s a challenging space because what [occupational violence] means is that a person has become so dysregulated or distressed about something in their life that they’re acting out in ways that are either physically violent, or verbally violent, or both. And that can also relate to parents as well.”

    “By violence I do include verbal abuse, but also do include online abuse as well…you know, naming a member of staff and writing about them in threatening or harmful ways.”

    While Jen says she always tries to “come back to the point that everyone in life makes mistakes” and notes the wide range of quality support services that educators can access to help manage these behaviours, there’s no doubt they can cause a lasting impact.

    Supporting school staff and teachers faced with workplace violence is a focus for the Education Directorate’s Safe at School Taskforce.

    Jessie Atkins, Executive Branch Manager of the Directorate’s Safe at School Taskforce, says staff have a right and responsibility to be safe at work. Occupational violence is a serious and complex matter requiring a measured and consistent response from staff, schools and the education system.

    “The Directorate has developed evidence-based approaches to preventing and managing occupational violence risk to support the safety of our staff,” explains Jessie. “These include experienced staff who can provide assistance to schools, training and resources to help keep our staff safe at work, and support services for staff if they experience occupational violence.”

    “The Directorate is working with schools and communities to promote respectful relationships because every student and every family are important to us. Verbal or physical abuse is not okay and we want to work together to resolve concerns. We know that when we work together, our children and young people can learn, develop and reach their full potential.”

    When asked whether Jen would recommend a teaching career to other people, she says the benefits “far outweigh the challenges”.

    “I love this job. I absolutely love it and while it’s challenging, and the challenge has increased and pivoted, I certainly wouldn’t walk away.”

    “It’s about helping young people understand that their differences are what they should embrace in life and that pressure and conforming is not what life’s about. It’s about standing on your feet and declaring who you are—by helping them to understand who they are, and what pathway they want to choose in their own life.”

    “That’s what I love—because every young person has a different story. Every young person has a different journey that they need to walk. So, in fact, it’s quite inspiring as an educator and I love that young people inspire me. I’ve learned a lot from them across my 20 years in this career, and being able to embrace that has been crucial for me to do my job better.”

    Find out more about how you can help make Canberra’s workplaces free from aggression and violence.

    ACT Government employees featured in these articles have volunteered their stories to raise awareness around occupational violence and the impact this has on them and the Canberra workforce.

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