Four killed in new Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon

18 July, 2025

Beirut/Tribal Border – At least four people were killed yesterday in southern Lebanon amid fresh Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes mark a concerning breakdown in the ceasefire that took effect in November 2024. A drone attack struck a vehicle near Nabatiyeh,…

VICTORIA

Victoria’s $750 million prison expansion program halted amid mould concerns

18 July, 2025

Work on Victoria’s ambitious $750 million prison expansion program has come to a screeching halt following the discovery of mould…

VICTORIA

Victorian mayor slams state government over toxic waste dumping near Bacchus Marsh

18 July, 2025

A Victorian mayor has criticized the state government’s handling of a toxic waste dumping incident near Bacchus Marsh, accusing authorities…

AUSTRALIA

Spike in burglaries sparks expert advice to keep homes secure

17 July, 2025

Victoria is currently experiencing a surge in aggravated burglaries, with authorities and community groups urging residents to take extra measures…

WORLD

Christodoulides-Fidan one-on-one after the dinner of the five powers on Cyprus

17 July, 2025

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a brief meeting after the dinner hosted by UN…

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

Australia’s employment growth stalls as unemployment rate jumps, Aussie dollar plunges

17 July, 2025

In a surprising twist, Australia’s employment data for June 2025 has delivered a mixed bag of results, with the number of jobs rising by…

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Revolutionary three-way IVF breakthrough could eradicate mitochondrial disease in babies

17 July, 2025

A groundbreaking breakthrough in three-way IVF treatment in the UK has resulted in the birth of eight babies, none of whom showed any signs…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

20-year-old charged in connection with Melbourne synagogue arson attack

17 July, 2025

A 20-year-old man has been charged over his alleged involvement in the theft of a car used in the firebombing of the Adass Israel…

AUSTRALIA

Chinese spying on Australia’s military exercises: Defence Minister speaks out

17 July, 2025

Australia’s Defence Minister, Richard Marles, has responded to growing concerns about Chinese espionage during the ongoing Operation Talisman Sabre military exercises, which involve more…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Albanese wraps up China visit amid tensions and trade talks

17 July, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to conclude his six-day visit to China today, wrapping up a trip marked by high-stakes discussions on trade,…

AUSTRALIA

German backpacker Carolina Wilga leaves Perth Hospital after surviving outback ordeal

17 July, 2025

Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who captivated the world with her survival story after spending 12 harrowing days alone in the Australian outback, has…

WORLD

WORLD

WSJ Report: The captain shut down engines before the crash of the Air India Boeing 787

17 July, 2025

A recorded conversation between the two pilots of the Air India Boeing 787, which crashed last month in Ahmedabad, India, reveals that it was the more experienced captain, who deliberately shut down the fuel supply to the engines. This is according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited U.S. sources familiar with the initial investigation of the incident. The crash…

WORLD

Syria: Al-Sara assigns Druze leaders responsibility for security in Sweida amid escalating violence

17 July, 2025

In a significant move that highlights the growing instability in Syria, transitional…

GREECE·WORLD

Libya’s new maritime claims spark diplomatic tensions with Greece and Egypt

17 July, 2025

Libya has recently made a significant move in its maritime territorial claims…

WORLD

Trump’s cryptic statement from the White House: “We have good news for Gaza”

17 July, 2025

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, caused a stir with…

WORLD

Tensions mount as Trump announces aid to Ukraine, warns against strikes on Moscow

16 July, 2025

Kyiv remains on edge as former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcements of…

GREECE

Diplomatic sources: “The Libyan note verbale has no legal effect”

17 July, 2025

Greece has rejected the note verbale issued by the Libyan Permanent Mission to the UN on…

Australia’s Cypriot Communities Mark 51 Years Since Turkish Invasion

COMMUNITY·CYPRUS

Cypriots across Australia stand united: 51 years of occupation, 51 years of resistance

17 July, 2025

This July, Greek and Cypriot communities across Australia will solemnly commemorate the 51st anniversary of the…

GREECE

Mitsotakis to meet EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen amid regional development tour

17 July, 2025

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan…

GREECE

Greece navigates diplomatic minefield in Libya: Gerapetritis’ second visit tests Athens’ strategy

16 July, 2025

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis’ second visit to Tripoli highlighted both the persistence of geopolitical challenges…

GREECE

Plevris confirms permanent closed migrant facility in Crete, enforces tough measures

15 July, 2025

Migration crisis and government response Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris has confirmed plans for at least…

GREECE

OPEKEPE scandal: Government triggers inquiry, opposition cries cover-up

15 July, 2025

The Greek government has ignited a political storm by announcing the formation of a parliamentary inquiry…

COMMUNITY

George Calombaris: The fall, the fight, and the comeback

17 July, 2025

Renowned chef and former MasterChef Australia judge George Kalombaris has spoken with brutal honesty about the collapse of his business empire and his struggle with alcoholism. In an interview on the Greek-themed podcast Ouzo Talk, the Greek-Australian chef revealed he lost over $3 million and ended up “blind drunk” in a car with no destination. “Three months after the lockdown,…

COMMUNITY

Greek Community of Melbourne moves forward with renewed vision and leadership

17 July, 2025

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) officially appointed its new Board of…

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

George Calombaris reveals $3M loss, addiction battle in raw interview

12 July, 2025

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has spoken publicly for the first time in…

COMMUNITY

Philological memorial ceremony honouring Peter Jasonides

11 July, 2025

The Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) will hold a special philological…

COMMUNITY·WORLD

Orthodox mission in Fiji, faith beneath the southern cross

10 July, 2025

Before the sun lifts its golden veil over Vanua Levu, as the…

OPINION·POLITICS

Albanese walks a diplomatic tightrope as China trip reaches midway point

16 July, 2025

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaches the halfway mark of his six-day state visit to China…

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

Strengthening and bipartisan cooperation vital for better childcare safety laws

9 July, 2025

The horrific allegations against Joshua Brown, a former childcare worker in Melbourne charged with 70 offences…

OPINION

Acknowledging Common Sense: The absurd overreach of performative ceremonies

2 July, 2025

It’s time we had a frank conversation about the Acknowledgment of Country. Not about its cultural…

OPINION

It’s time for Australia to step up and meet its defence responsibilities

1 July, 2025

Australia can no longer afford to sit back and underinvest in its defence while the world…

OPINION·WORLD

US Strike on Iran: Strategic and geopolitical failure

26 June, 2025

The recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, carried out under President Donald Trump’s return to…

OPINION·WORLD

The next Tehran is in Ankara: Turkey’s nuclear shadow and Greece’s strategic burden

25 June, 2025

The U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—Natanz, Isfahan, Fordow—weren’t just military actions. They were a message:…

OPINION·VICTORIA

When Police refuse to warn – Who protects the vulnerable?

19 June, 2025

In a state where family violence continues to rise, it is profoundly unsettling that Victoria Police…

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

Australia’s dependence on the US does not end with Trump

16 June, 2025

Malcolm Turnbull’s recent Foreign Affairs essay, America’s Allies Must Save Themselves, is a good intervention in…

GREECE·OPINION

Greece’s backtracking, strategic drift and contradictions

12 June, 2025

In recent years, Greece’s foreign policy has been marked by inconsistency, reversals, and a lack of…

OPINION·WORLD

Erdogan’s Turkey: Contradictions, Authoritarianism, and a constant threat to Greece

11 June, 2025

Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership is experiencing a period of political instability and geopolitical aggression,…

OPINION·WORLD

Exposed: How the EU was built to serve America, not challenge it

5 June, 2025

Leaked US diplomatic cables exposed: How the EU was built to serve America, not challenge it,…

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

Australia’s great housing lie and how we can fix it

28 May, 2025

There was a time in Australia when owning a home wasn’t just a dream, it was…

ENTERTAINMENT·OPINION·WORLD

Klavdia Papadopoulou: Dignity that captivated all!

23 May, 2025

Greece’s entry this year, Asteromata by Klavdia Papadopoulou, transcended Eurovision conventions. Klavdia Papadopoulou: Dignity that captivated…

GREECE·OPINION·WORLD

Turkey’s long persecution of Pontian Christians

23 May, 2025

In the city of Trabzon (currently in Turkey), where few Christians are left, St. Maria Catholic…

OPINION·WORLD

Product naming rights: Cultural heritage or trade barrier?

21 May, 2025

As Australia and the European Union return to the negotiating table in pursuit of a free-trade agreement,…

Sports

COMMUNITY·SPORTS

From Melbourne to Mythos: Postecoglou honoured in Greece for european glory

10 July, 2025

Angelos “Ange” Postecoglou, one of the most celebrated figures in international football, was honoured on Tuesday evening at the Stoiximan Super League 2025–26 season draw for his groundbreaking achievement as the first coach of Greek-Australian heritage to win a European trophy. Held at BLE Azure, with the draw scheduled to begin at 21:00, the event took on a more emotional…

SPORTS

Stefanos Tsitsipas at a crossroads after Wimbledon setback and talk of retirement

1 July, 2025

Stefanos Tsitsipas faces uncertain future after early Wimbledon exit Greek tennis star…

SPORTS

Footy umpires blow the whistle on abuse

27 June, 2025

Almost half of all Australian Rules Football (AFL) umpires have experienced verbal…

SPORTS

Greek national basketball team: With Antetokounmpo, Sloukas and Dorsey at Eurobasket, Wokap out

25 June, 2025

Thomas Wokap will not be able to reinforce the team’s efforts this…

SPORTS

‘The ball bounces like a rabbit’ – Luis Enrique slams club world cup pitches

25 June, 2025

The pitches at the Club World Cup in the United States have…

TECHNOLOGY·WORLD

A future without petrol: The revolutionary engine that could replace fossil fuels

15 July, 2025

A groundbreaking innovation unveiled at the Bauma 2025 expo in Munich could redefine the future of…

HEALTH

National Diabetes Week 2025: Free health checks to help turn the tide on Australia’s type 2 diabetes epidemic

14 July, 2025

Australians are being offered free health checks at their local Priceline Pharmacy this National Diabetes Week…

HEALTH

Don’t try to be someone else: It’s OK to be yourself

11 July, 2025

— Lynyrd Skynyrd Three songs, two psychologists, and a philosopher whisper to you: You don’t need…

GREECE·HEALTH

DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal

11 July, 2025

It seemed as though Greece had stepped into a remake of Gattaca—a world where every child’s…

ENTERTAINMENT

Eurovision finalist Klavdia to join Argiros on Australian Tour

11 July, 2025

Greek music fans across Australia are in for an unforgettable experience this October as Konstantinos Argiros…

HEALTH

The quest for happiness: From Albert Ellis to Neil Young

2 July, 2025

Why genuine happiness isn’t a hashtag but a way of life—and a journey that takes effort.…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Tip-off leads to major 3D-printed gun and drug bust in Melbourne’s south-east

16 July, 2025

A 30-year-old man has been charged with over 27 serious offences following a major police bust in Melbourne’s south-east, where authorities uncovered a cache of illegal firearms—including 3D-printed weapons—drugs, ammunition, and cash. The investigation was sparked by a tip-off in early July…

VICTORIA

Melbourne Lord Mayor and councillors embark on costly Asia trip funded by ratepayers

16 July, 2025

The business trip to Asia has sparked criticism regarding the cost and its necessity. Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Nick Reece, along with three City of Melbourne councillors, will fly business class to Asia as part of a business delegation at an estimated cost…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Anthony Albanese commits to reviewing Australia-China Free Trade Agreement during Beijing visit

16 July, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to reviewing Australia’s free trade agreement with China as part of a series of deals signed during his official trade visit to Beijing. The Prime Minister signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with his Chinese counterpart…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Taxi drivers win $271.8 million settlement in landmark Uber case

16 July, 2025

Thousands of Australian cabbies and hire-car operators to receive compensation after years-long battle against Uber’s disruptive market entry. In a historic legal victory, taxi and hire-car drivers and owners across Australia are set to share in a monumental $271.8 million compensation package,…

AUSTRALIA

Debate erupts over antisemitism laws as Senator Paterson rejects legislation push

15 July, 2025

Liberal Senator James Paterson has warned against legislating the definition of antisemitism in Australia, arguing that doing so could jeopardize the nation’s long-standing protections for freedom of speech. His comments follow the release of a new report from Special Envoy Jillian Segal,…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Police reveal four new childcare centres where accused predator worked

15 July, 2025

Police have confirmed that Joshua Brown, the childcare worker facing multiple charges over alleged sexual offences against children, was employed at four additional early learning centres across Victoria. The disturbing revelations came as part of an ongoing investigation by Victoria Police’s Sexual…

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

RBA pushes to eliminate card surcharges and cut fees for Australian businesses

15 July, 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has proposed sweeping changes to the nation’s payments system that could eliminate debit and credit card surcharges and reduce costs for small businesses. If implemented, these changes would save both consumers and merchants an estimated $1.2…

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WORLD

Four killed in new Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon

18 July, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria’s $750 million prison expansion program halted amid mould concerns

18 July, 2025

Work on Victoria’s ambitious $750 million prison expansion program has come to a screeching halt following the discovery of mould…

VICTORIA

Victorian mayor slams state government over toxic waste dumping near Bacchus Marsh

18 July, 2025

A Victorian mayor has criticized the state government’s handling of a toxic waste dumping incident near Bacchus Marsh, accusing authorities…

AUSTRALIA

Spike in burglaries sparks expert advice to keep homes secure

17 July, 2025

Victoria is currently experiencing a surge in aggravated burglaries, with authorities and community groups urging residents to take extra measures…

WORLD

Christodoulides-Fidan one-on-one after the dinner of the five powers on Cyprus

17 July, 2025

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a brief meeting after the dinner hosted by UN…

GREECE

Diplomatic sources: “The Libyan note verbale has no legal effect”

17 July, 2025

Greece has rejected the note verbale issued by the Libyan Permanent Mission to the UN on May 27, 2025, which…

COMMUNITY

George Calombaris: The fall, the fight, and the comeback

17 July, 2025

Renowned chef and former MasterChef Australia judge George Kalombaris has spoken with brutal honesty about the collapse of his business…

COMMUNITY

Greek Community of Melbourne moves forward with renewed vision and leadership

17 July, 2025

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) officially appointed its new Board of Management on Monday night, following the results of…

COMMUNITY·CYPRUS

Cypriots across Australia stand united: 51 years of occupation, 51 years of resistance

17 July, 2025

This July, Greek and Cypriot communities across Australia will solemnly commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus…

WORLD

WSJ Report: The captain shut down engines before the crash of the Air India Boeing 787

17 July, 2025

A recorded conversation between the two pilots of the Air India Boeing 787, which crashed last month in Ahmedabad, India,…

WORLD

Syria: Al-Sara assigns Druze leaders responsibility for security in Sweida amid escalating violence

17 July, 2025

In a significant move that highlights the growing instability in Syria, transitional President Ahmed al-Sara announced that the responsibility for ensuring security in the…