September, 2025 - TA NEA

Melbourne taxpayers hit with $25m protest bill as more rallies loom

Melbourne’s never-ending CBD protests have cost taxpayers over $25 million, according to a new Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) analysis exclusively obtained by the Herald Sun. The report reveals the financial burden on Victoria Police far exceeds previous estimates of $7m, as the…

19 September, 2025

VICTORIA·WORLD

Premier Jacinta Allan secures Chinese tunnelling machines for Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has sealed a $453 million deal with Chinese industry leaders to supply four massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, the state’s most expensive transport project to date. Today, during the final day of her…

19 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia’s new climate target sparks fierce debate, cost concerns and industry criticism

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new mid-term emissions reduction target: a 62–70% cut by 2035. The move, presented as a “responsible, science-backed” step ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, has drawn sharp criticism from business…

19 September, 2025

WORLD

Gaza faces catastrophe as IDF deadline expires

Gaza teeters on the brink of an unprecedented humanitarian disaster as the Israeli army’s (IDF) 48-hour evacuation deadline expires at noon on Friday, September 19. More than 500,000 Palestinians—many elderly, women, and children—remain trapped inside Gaza City, while around 450,000 have already…

19 September, 2025

GREECE·WORLD

NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus and Greece

The safeguards imposed by the European Union regarding the participation of third countries in the SAFE defence programme act as an obstacle to Turkey’s involvement. NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus and Greece, something that primarily irritates Ankara…

18 September, 2025

Stalactites, Melbourne’s legendary Greek eatery, celebrated Panathinaikos’ arrival with international basketball stars.

COMMUNITY

Greek basketball stars spice up Melbourne ahead of Panathinaikos‒Partizan showdown

Melbourne’s Greek culinary heart got a flavourful boost ahead of Panathinaikos’ historic clash with KK Partizan. Greek basketball stars spice up Melbourne ahead of Panathinaikos‒Partizan showdown as the club’s stars mingled with food and heritage in a lead-up event that celebrated culture,…

18 September, 2025

SPORTS·WORLD

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Şengün end feud: “Sport unites us”

A public gesture of unity has ended the brief but heated exchange between Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Turkey’s Alperen Şengün following EuroBasket 2025. Two days after their semi-final clash—where Turkey defeated Greece comfortably—both stars shared an Instagram photo embracing, with the caption:…

17 September, 2025

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Australia updates asthma guidelines: Blue “reliever” puffers no longer recommended as stand-alone therapy

Australia has implemented major changes in asthma treatment, advising doctors to stop prescribing blue “reliever” puffers as the sole therapy for adults and adolescents over 12 due to increased risks of severe asthma attacks. The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) released the…

17 September, 2025

WORLD

Tyler Robinson confesses killing Charlie Kirk out of “exhaustion from hate” – Disturbing SMS messages revealed

The murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah has shocked both the local community and the international audience, as Tyler Robinson, charged with first-degree murder, reportedly admitted that he killed Kirk because he was “tired of his hate.” The crime is considered a…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Virgin Australia makes history with pet-friendly in-cabin flights

Virgin Australia has launched Australia’s first-ever in-cabin flights allowing small cats and dogs to travel alongside their owners. Starting 16 October 2025, the “Pets in Cabin” service will operate on trial routes between Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, with…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Household Power Bills Soar 27% Above Inflation, Sparking Concern for Australians

New figures reveal a sharp surge in electricity bills, with average household power costs in Australia rising 27.16% above inflation over two years. Data from energy comparison service iSelect shows the average electricity price climbed from $0.361/kWh in June 2023 to $0.389/kWh…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead

A long-anticipated defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to cross the finish line today, with both nations instead signing a communique in place of the formal agreement. The setback is seen as a significant blow for Canberra, which had…

17 September, 2025

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September 2025- Page 6

Melbourne taxpayers hit with $25m protest bill as more rallies loom

Premier Jacinta Allan secures Chinese tunnelling machines for Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop

Australia’s new climate target sparks fierce debate, cost concerns and industry criticism

Gaza faces catastrophe as IDF deadline expires

NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus and Greece

Greek basketball stars spice up Melbourne ahead of Panathinaikos‒Partizan showdown

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Şengün end feud: “Sport unites us”

Australia updates asthma guidelines: Blue “reliever” puffers no longer recommended as stand-alone therapy

Tyler Robinson confesses killing Charlie Kirk out of “exhaustion from hate” – Disturbing SMS messages revealed

Virgin Australia makes history with pet-friendly in-cabin flights

Household Power Bills Soar 27% Above Inflation, Sparking Concern for Australians

Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead

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