Veterans on the frontline of disaster relief have called for federal funding to establish a 10,000-strong volunteer army to help with recovery efforts following extreme weather events. The proposed army would focus on supporting local communities and providing assistance in areas such as debris removal and infrastructure repair.
The veteran-led organisation making the request says that without sufficient funding, their efforts will be hindered, and more people may lose their homes. The NSW floods last week have left thousands of people displaced, and many are struggling to access basic necessities.
In related news, a car ploughed into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League win in overseas incidents, highlighting the dangers of reckless behavior. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron has denied an altercation with his wife after a video appeared to show her pushing him in the face as they prepared for departure from Vietnam.
The world is witnessing increasing tensions between nations, with Germany set to remove range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine. In other global news, an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza killed at least 33 people, and former US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to “speak out” against foundational threats to American values from his administration.
In domestic affairs, concerns are being raised about the government’s handling of climate change, with Labor poised to act on the issue. The new environment minister will need to make a crucial decision regarding Woodside’s plan to extend the life of the North West Shelf LNG plant in Western Australia.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/27/morning-mail-call-for-disaster-volunteer-army-car-hits-liverpool-parade-rock-art-fears-over-gas-plan