27 June, 2025 - TA NEA

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

AUSTRALIA·TECHNOLOGY

Australia designates white supremacist network Terrorgram a terrorist organisation

In a decisive move to combat domestic extremism, Australia has formally designated the white supremacist online network Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation. The announcement, made by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on Thursday, grants law enforcement agencies expanded powers to prosecute individuals…

27 June, 2025

WORLD

Trump and Netanyahu reach Gaza ceasefire deal with Arab-led post-war plan

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza within the next two weeks, according to Times of Israel, citing Israel Hayom. The agreement was reached during a recent phone call between the…

27 June, 2025

GREECE·POLITICS

Mitsotakis pushes for EU action on Libya migration route and defence funding

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking after the conclusion of the EU Summit, called for urgent action to address a new irregular migration route emerging from Eastern Libya to Crete. “We will use every means available—carrot and stick—to ensure this route is…

27 June, 2025

SPORTS

Footy umpires blow the whistle on abuse

Almost half of all Australian Rules Football (AFL) umpires have experienced verbal abuse such as ridiculing, humiliation or aggressive remarks, threats or gestures, at least every couple of games, according to new research by the University of South Australia. The survey of…

27 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS·WORLD

Key quad meeting in Washington: Australia at the forefront of Indo-Pacific strategy

In a pivotal diplomatic gathering on July 1, the foreign ministers of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia will convene in Washington for the 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosting the summit. The meeting…

27 June, 2025

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June 27, 2025

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

Australia designates white supremacist network Terrorgram a terrorist organisation

Trump and Netanyahu reach Gaza ceasefire deal with Arab-led post-war plan

Mitsotakis pushes for EU action on Libya migration route and defence funding

Footy umpires blow the whistle on abuse

Key quad meeting in Washington: Australia at the forefront of Indo-Pacific strategy

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