June, 2025 - TA NEA

Libya’s parliament moves to ratify Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement despite Greek objections

The Libyan House of Representatives is set to proceed with the ratification of the controversial Turkey-Libya memorandum on the delimitation of maritime zones, despite strong opposition from Greece and other Mediterranean countries. According to reports, the agreement, which was signed in 2019…

30 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Bush Summit 2025: Albanese to champion the regions at Ballarat Summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead the 2025 National Bush Summit, committing to ramp up support for regional Australia amid a year marred by devastating droughts and floods. The landmark event, organised by News Corp Australia, will take place on August 29…

30 June, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria sits on millions while outer suburbs cry out for infrastructure

The Allan government is under fire for hoarding hundreds of millions of dollars meant for critical infrastructure in Melbourne’s fast-growing outer suburbs. Despite collecting over $1.4 billion through the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) levy since 2010, more than $230 million remains…

30 June, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria moves ahead with its own Voice to Parliament

Victoria is on track to create a state-based version of the Voice to Parliament, as the Allan government seeks to entrench the First Peoples’ Assembly in legislation and significantly expand its role. The move comes despite the rejection of the national Voice…

30 June, 2025

WORLD

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the killing of a founding member of Hamas and one of the chief architects of the October 7 massacre during a targeted airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Hakeem al-Issa, who served as Chief of the…

29 June, 2025

GREECE

Athens fires back at Ankara over East Med dispute: “Turkey cannot lecture others on International Law”

Greece has issued a stern diplomatic response to fresh accusations from Turkey regarding its stance on the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime agreement. The Greek Foreign Ministry, through diplomatic sources, denounced Turkey’s latest comments as “incompatible with international law and good neighborly relations.” The…

29 June, 2025

VICTORIA

Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop to slash commute times

Melbourne commuters stand to gain major time savings once the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East) opens, with new modelling revealing up to 40 minutes saved on certain routes. The SRL East, a 26-kilometre underground rail line from Cheltenham to…

29 June, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria’s $100M Speed Camera Sting: Calls grow to cut limits to 30km/h

Drivers in Victoria are paying a high price for speeding in 40km/h zones, with just five key safety cameras generating over $85 million in fines from June 2024 to June 2025. The top earner, a camera at the intersection of Flinders Street…

29 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Trump turns up the heat: Australia pressured to boost defence spending or face trade penalties

The Trump administration is putting mounting pressure on Australia to drastically increase its defence spending, aligning with NATO’s new benchmark of 5% of GDP. While NATO allies recently accepted this demand, Australia is resisting calls to push its military budget beyond its…

27 June, 2025

VICTORIA

Mike Bush sworn in as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner amid crisis of confidence

Mike Bush has officially taken the reins as Victoria Police’s new Chief Commissioner, stepping into the top role during one of the force’s most turbulent periods. The New Zealand police veteran, who served as the Commissioner of the NZ Police from 2014…

27 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Sussan Ley Vows to Boost Female Representation in Liberal Party Amid Quota Debate

Sussan Ley, newly elected leader of the federal Liberal Party, has pledged to increase the number of women within the party’s ranks, acknowledging a deepening gender divide that contributed to the Coalition’s landslide defeat at the recent federal election. Speaking on the…

27 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Australia sets tougher PFAS guidelines amid health concerns — But experts warn of high costs

The Australian Government has introduced stricter national limits on cancer-linked “forever chemicals” in drinking water, in a move welcomed by health and environmental experts—but one that could impose significant financial burdens on communities, particularly in regional Australia. The new guidelines were issued…

27 June, 2025

June 2025

Libya’s parliament moves to ratify Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement despite Greek objections

Bush Summit 2025: Albanese to champion the regions at Ballarat Summit

Victoria sits on millions while outer suburbs cry out for infrastructure

Victoria moves ahead with its own Voice to Parliament

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Athens fires back at Ankara over East Med dispute: “Turkey cannot lecture others on International Law”

Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop to slash commute times

Victoria’s $100M Speed Camera Sting: Calls grow to cut limits to 30km/h

Trump turns up the heat: Australia pressured to boost defence spending or face trade penalties

Mike Bush sworn in as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner amid crisis of confidence

Sussan Ley Vows to Boost Female Representation in Liberal Party Amid Quota Debate

Australia sets tougher PFAS guidelines amid health concerns — But experts warn of high costs

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