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The Queensland Government in Australia has introduced new subsidies to help families with the costs of kindergarten (kindy) and childcare expenses. The subsidies aim to make these services more affordable and accessible for families in the state. Under the new scheme, families with a household income of less than $80,000 will receive free kindy for their children. Families with a household income between $80,000 and $100,000 will receive a subsidy of $2,500 per child. Additionally, families earning up to $160,000 will receive a subsidy of $2,000 per child. The government hopes that these measures will ease the financial burden on families and encourage more children to attend kindy and childcare facilities.

TL;DR: A man was sentenced for assault in New Farm, a retirement village in Toowong was converted into affordable housing, and a Brisbane resident named Brent became an online cooking sensation. Passionfruit growers in the Sunshine Coast are dealing with a labour shortage, and the final Robodebt report has been released. Studies show potential economic benefits from universal child care. Queensland reported 10 new COVID-19 cases. A Gympie man was charged with murder in Noosa Heads. The first case of CTE in a female athlete was diagnosed, and bias against overweight patients among Brisbane health professionals was reported.

• (July 5, 2023) A Brisbane man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assaulting a person with a disability in the suburb of New Farm. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) The first residents have moved into an old retirement village in Toowong, Brisbane, that has been repurposed into affordable housing for young people. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) Brent, a Brisbane resident, has become an online sensation for his cooking videos, driven by personal tragedy. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) Passionfruit growers in the Sunshine Coast are racing against time to ensure the fruit's future amid a severe labour shortage. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) The final Robodebt report has been released, highlighting the terrifying power of the government's automated debt recovery system. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) Studies show that universal child care would result in a sizeable boost to the Australian economy. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) Queensland records 10 new COVID-19 cases, with the majority in the Brisbane area. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) A 27-year-old man from Gympie has been charged with murder following the death of an elderly man at Noosa Heads. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) Australian scientists have diagnosed the world's first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female athlete, Heather Anderson, who played Australian Rules football. Read more
• (July 5, 2023) Some health professionals in Brisbane have a negative bias towards overweight patients, which can lead to them overlooking key diagnoses. Read more

TL;DR: Ukrainian forces continue to make strategic advancements on multiple fronts, with significant operations in the East and the liberation of key areas. A new army corps is being formed within the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Enemy losses continue to mount, with significant increases in personnel and equipment. A Ukrainian Patriot Missile Crew shot down five Russian aircraft in two minutes, potentially causing the Kremlin to rethink its tactics. Concerns arise as Russia is suspected of planting explosives on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant roofs. Unilever has been named an 'international sponsor of war' by Ukraine.

• Understanding War (July 5, 2023, East): Ukrainian forces have reportedly conducted counteroffensive operations in six sectors of the front, making gains in some areas. Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in various locations, including the Lyman direction (North), the Bakhmut area (Northeast), and the Avdiivka-Donetsk City front (East). Ukrainian forces are continuing to make unspecified advances on the flanks around Bakhmut (Northeast). Read more

• DefMon3 Twitter (July 5, 2023, Region unspecified): Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated P'yatykhatky and are trying to advance towards Zhereb'yanky. There are speculations about a shift in Ukrainian strategy from hitting command posts to hitting ammo depots with weapons capable of hitting beyond GMLRS range. Read more

• Andrew Perpetua Twitter (July 5, 2023, West): There are updates on the map changes in Ukraine, with signs of fighting progressing west from Makarivka. Read more

• MilitaryLand.net (July 5, 2023, General): Ukrainian command has decided to create a new army corps in the structure of Ukrainian Ground Forces. Read more

• Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (July 5, 2023, General): The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.07.23 were approximately:

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| | Personnel | ~231700 | +670 | | Tanks | 4062 | +3 | | APV | 7917 | +9 | | Artillery Systems | 4288 | +36 | | MLRS | 656 | +9 | | Anti-aircraft warfare | - | - |

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• (July 4, 2023) A video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. Ukrainians conducted an extensive raid along the whole Eastern contact line, targeting the biggest Russian logistical hub in the occupied territories, Donetsk, and its twin city, Makiivka. The goal of these strikes was to reduce the available and ready-to-use Russian resources on the Eastern Front and undermine Russian defensive capabilities. Read more

  

• (July 4, 2023) A Ukrainian Patriot Missile Crew Shot Down Five Russian Aircraft In Two Minutes—And Possibly Forced The Kremlin To Rethink Its Tactics. Read more

• (July 4, 2023) Russia has planted suspected explosives on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant roofs, says Zelenskiy. Read more

• (July 4, 2023) Unilever named ‘international sponsor of war’ by Ukraine. Read more

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TL;DR: The video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. Ukrainians conducted an extensive raid along the whole Eastern contact line, targeting the biggest Russian logistical hub in the occupied territories, Donetsk, and its twin city, Makiivka. The goal of these strikes was to reduce the available and ready-to-use Russian resources on the Eastern Front and undermine Russian defensive capabilities.

Key Points:

• Ukrainians conducted an extensive raid along the whole Eastern contact line, targeting the biggest Russian logistical hub in the occupied territories, Donetsk, and its twin city, Makiivka.
• The targets included a warehouse of the factory Sarmat in Donetsk and a metallurgical plant in Makiivka, both of which were used by Russians to accumulate and store ammunition and equipment.

• The goal of these strikes was to reduce the available and ready-to-use Russian resources on the Eastern Front and undermine Russian defensive capabilities, particularly around Bakhmut.
• The creation of short-term deficits of ammunition and shells can create a perfect window of opportunity for advancement.
• Ukrainian forces also started using Hammers for effective counter-battery fire very frequently, targeting Russian artillery systems providing support to Russian troops in the area of Ukrainian advancement.
• Ukrainian forces destroyed nine Russian artillery systems of various types over the last two days, slowing down the Ukrainian advancement.

• The combination of destroying almost a dozen Russian artillery systems and blowing up several huge ammunition depots near Bakhmut indicates that Ukrainians are rapidly creating very favorable conditions for a breakthrough.

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Tldr: Ukrainian Marine Corps introduces new visuals. Ukraine attacks a Russian position and heavy shelling reported around Pryiutne. Significant enemy combat losses reported. Ukrainian President emphasizes strengthening the air defense system.

• (July 4, 2023) The officials introduce new visuals for the recently formed Ukrainian Marine Corps. (General) Read more

  

• (July 4, 2023) Ukraine released a video attacking a Russian position in a trench which was previously thought to be a gray area. (Region unspecified) Read more

• (July 4, 2023) It is difficult to update the map around the Pryiutne area due to heavy shelling, believed to be from Russians. (Region unspecified) Read more

• (July 4, 2023) The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.07.23 were approximately:

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| | Personnel | ~231030 | +770 | | Tanks | 4059 | +2 | | APV | 7908 | +9 | | Artillery Systems | 4252 | +32 | | MLRS | 647 | +6 | | Anti-aircraft warfare | - | - |

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• (July 3, 2023) President of Ukraine addressed the nation, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the air defense system. (General) Read more

• (No new updates in the last 24 hours) Ministry of Defence UK. Read more

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TL;DR: The video focuses on the strategic advancements of Ukrainian forces in the East. After securing the western part of the canal, Ukrainians crossed the canal and started taking Klishivka into a pocket. The Ukrainians' strategy involved using tanks to swiftly penetrate Russian positions, followed by infantry assaults. The Ukrainians managed to advance by up to 1.5 kilometers towards Klishivka, slowly penetrating the Russian rear. The video also reports on the Ukrainian artillery's concentrated efforts on the forest north of Klishivka.

Key Points:

• Ukrainian forces have launched the next phase of the operation after securing the western part of the canal, crossing the canal, and starting to take Klishivka into a pocket.
• Ukrainians exploited the weakness of Russian logistical center in Andriivka by unleashing their artillery, leading to shortages of basic equipment for Russian troops.
• To swiftly penetrate Russian positions, Ukrainians used tanks to demolish Russian trenches and other fortifications, followed by infantry assaults.
• The assaults on the Eastern Bank of the canal were successful, with Ukrainians advancing by up to 1.5 kilometers towards Klishivka, slowly penetrating the Russian rear.
• Ukrainians have also simultaneously capitalized on the recent gains in and around the forest to develop the second axis of advance that bypasses Klishivka and slowly sets conditions for the encirclement of the main Russian fortification.
• Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russian commanders have already started moving their command posts further away from Klishivka, signaling a low level of confidence in Russian defense.

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TL;DR: The Australian Labor party is fulfilling its 2022 election promise by installing a new community battery in Coorparoo. Community batteries, a relatively new concept in Australia, are shared resources that store excess rooftop solar-generated electricity for later use. They are about the size of a 4WD and can store the equivalent of around 25-45 average household batteries. This initiative benefits homeowners and renters without solar panels by offering access to renewable energy, reducing emissions, and easing pressure on the grid. Energex will receive $447,892 in the first round of grant funding for this installation. The Australian government plans to invest $200 million to install 400 such batteries nationwide. This initiative could save participants between $50 - $250 per year, depending on their solar exports and energy use patterns. The project in Coorparoo is expected to be completed by March 2025

Tldr: Ukrainian forces made gains in the North, Northeast, and East, liberating P'yatykhatky and Storozheve. A new army corps was formed in the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Updates show fighting progressing west from Makarivka. The total combat losses of the enemy since 24.02.22 are significant. President Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Odesa.

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• Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted counteroffensive operations in six sectors of the front on July 2, making gains in some areas. Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in various locations, including the Lyman direction (North), the Bakhmut area (Northeast), and the Avdiivka-Donetsk City front (East). Ukrainian forces are continuing to make unspecified advances on the flanks around Bakhmut (Northeast). Read more

• On July 1, Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces conducted counteroffensive operations in at least four sectors of the frontline. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian forces repelled Ukrainian assaults in the Bakhmut area (Northeast) and along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City front (East). Read more

• Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated P'yatykhatky (Region unspecified) and are trying to advance towards Zhereb'yanky (Region unspecified). Read more

• There are speculations about a shift in Ukrainian strategy from hitting command posts to hitting ammo depots with weapons capable of hitting beyond GMLRS range (Region unspecified). Read more

• Ukrainian forces have reportedly liberated Storozheve and Makarivka (Regions unspecified). Read more

• Ukrainian command has decided to create a new army corps in the structure of Ukrainian Ground Forces (General). Read more

• There are updates on the map changes in Ukraine, with signs of fighting progressing west from Makarivka (West). Read more

• Ukrainian forces have moved up and captured a Russian position southeast of Krasnohorivka (East). Read more

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.07.23 were approximately: personnel ‒ about 230260 (+600) persons were liquidated, tanks ‒ 4057 (+5), APV ‒ 7899 (+11), artillery systems – 4220 (+32), MLRS – 641 (+4), Anti-aircraft warfare (General). Read more

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital in Odesa region (South) and awarded Ukrainian sailors. Read more

• The President took part in the events dedicated to the Day of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Odesa (South). Read more

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TL;DR: Focus on the Robotyne region. Ukrainian forces have shifted their focus to the flanks after pushing Russians from the last line of fortification in front of Robotyne. The Ukrainians' main goal is to improve their tactical position around Robotyne before attempting to take it. The video explains the Ukrainians' strategy of draining Russian ammunition and reserves, and the importance of artillery support in the conflict.

Key Points:

• Ukrainian forces have advanced by almost 5 kilometers on a 16-kilometer-wide frontline in the Robotyne region.

• The counter-offensive operation is still in the early stages, and Ukrainians have not yet deployed their strategic reserves.
• The Ukrainian command warned in advance that this counter-offensive would take significantly more time than the previous one in Kharkiv.
• The main goal of Ukrainians is not to penetrate the Russian defense but to drain all the accumulated ammunition, equipment, and reserves.
• Ukrainians initiate light engagements to force Russians to use up their ammunition, then intensify their actions and send additional assault units once the Russian artillery support is diminished.
• Ukrainian reconnaissance drone operators work closely with artillery crews, identifying and taking down Russian artillery systems.
• Once the concentration of fire decreases, Ukrainians gain a window of opportunity to approach the trenches and establish control over the positions.
• The first line of defense is the most difficult one because Russians are prepared and have plenty of supplies. Once Ukrainians burn Russian reserves and Russian default defensive capabilities deteriorate, Ukrainians will finally be able to consider deep frontline penetrations.

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TL;DR: The video focuses on the battles in the Rostov region. Ukrainian forces have successfully breached the last line of defense in front of Rostov, despite intense Russian resistance. The video highlights the strategic use of continuous assaults, infantry, artillery, and ambush tactics by the Ukrainians.

Key Point Summary:

• Ukrainian forces have confirmed that they have breached the last line of defense in front of Rostov, with Russian forces now only having the settlement itself to rely on.
• Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade released combat footage showing how they managed to push through despite intense Russian resistance. The best tactic found was continuous assaults, preparing for at least 36 hours of virtually non-stop operations.

• Ukrainians mostly rely on infantry for assaults, often crawling into Russian positions and ambushing Russians in their own trenches.
• The Ukrainian assault units successfully took Russian positions after 8 hours of operation and immediately started preparing to move further.
• When the Russians launched a counter-attack to recapture the positions they had lost, Ukrainians communicated the coordinates and another group of Ukrainians engaged the Russians. The Russian mechanized assault was rebuffed.
• The Ukrainian assault unit was forced to conduct defensive operations due to the intensified gunfire and artillery strikes from the Russians. The commander decided to eliminate the threat by opening fire and using everything they had.
• The commander, Valerie Marcos, led a group of four people to crawl into the dark towards enemy positions under constant machine gun and artillery fire and successfully ambushed the Russians.
• The operation was successful, and Ukrainians wrecked Russian plans and took the positions they initially planned to take.
• Despite visible exhaustion, the commander said they were already set to storm the next Russian positions on the line. His unit cleared multiple kilometers of three lines and opened access to the main Russian stronghold.

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Edit: Source https://the-federation.info/node/details/50624