June, 2025 - TA NEA

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

OPINION·WORLD

US Strike on Iran: Strategic and geopolitical failure

The recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, carried out under President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, have provoked global outrage, strategic uncertainty. US Strike on Iran: Strategic and geopolitical failure. What many experts are calling one of the greatest…

26 June, 2025

COMMUNITY

Immortalise a loved one’s journey on the national monument to migration

The story of Greek migration to Australia is one of resilience, hope, and lasting impact. Generations of Hellenes left behind their homes in Greece, journeying across the seas with little more than a suitcase and dreams of a better life. You can…

26 June, 2025

COMMUNITY

GCM board elections set for 29 June, 21 candidates announced

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has officially called elections for its new Board of Directors. GCM board elections set for 29 June, 21 candidates announced with members heading to the polls on Sunday, 29 June 2025. Voting Details: Time: 9:00 am…

26 June, 2025

Attacked on the Greek Orthodox Church of Mar Elias in Damascus

WORLD

Targeted and abandoned: Greeks of the Levant massacred in Damascus as Greek foreign policy falters

In a horrific act of terror that has sent shockwaves through global Christian communities, it is clear that the Hellenes of Syria are targeted and abandoned: Greeks of the Levant massacred in Damascus as Greek foreign policy falters. A suicide bomber attacked…

26 June, 2025

GREECE·POLITICS

Karamanlis Inquiry: Fast-tracked parliamentary probe sparks political backlash

The Hellenic Parliament’s special inquiry committee into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis opened its first session today under accusations of political orchestration, as the government appears determined to fast-track the process surrounding the deadly Tempi train disaster of February 28, 2023. The…

25 June, 2025

SPORTS

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

Thomas Wokap will not be able to reinforce the team’s efforts this summer, the Greek national basketball team, With Antetokounmpo, Sloukas, and Dorsey at Eurobasket, Wokap out as he will be resting his back. The Men’s National Team faces the great challenge…

25 June, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria pushes bold policing reform: Remote CCTV access plan could save $200m a year

A groundbreaking new proposal is being advanced in Victoria that could allow police to remotely access home and business security camera footage – a move expected to save more than a million policing hours and up to $200 million annually. The initiative,…

25 June, 2025

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June 2025- Page 2

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

US Strike on Iran: Strategic and geopolitical failure

Immortalise a loved one’s journey on the national monument to migration

GCM board elections set for 29 June, 21 candidates announced

Targeted and abandoned: Greeks of the Levant massacred in Damascus as Greek foreign policy falters

Karamanlis Inquiry: Fast-tracked parliamentary probe sparks political backlash

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

Victoria pushes bold policing reform: Remote CCTV access plan could save $200m a year

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