October, 2025 - TA NEA

Brian Cox urges return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Famed Scottish actor Brian Cox, known for his role in Succession, has taken a clear stance in favor of returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Speaking exclusively to Greek state broadcaster ERT, Cox commented on the occasion of the world premiere of…

30 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Albanese meets Trump again at APEC summit in South Korea

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the second time in two weeks, after months of being unable to secure a one-on-one meeting. The encounter took place during a special dinner at the APEC summit in South…

30 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·SPORTS·VICTORIA

Tragedy strikes Melbourne cricket: 17-year-old Ben Austin dies after being hit by cricket ball

Melbourne has been left reeling after the death of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, who was struck by a cricket ball during warm-up practice. The incident occurred at Walley Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully, in Melbourne’s southeast, around 4:45 pm on Tuesday. Ben,…

30 October, 2025

HEALTH·VICTORIA

“Sad situation that should never have happened”: Professor slams St Vincent’s policy giving Indigenous patients priority care

A leading Australian physician has unleashed a storm of criticism over a controversial policy at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital, which gives Indigenous patients priority treatment in the emergency department — a move described by medical experts as “a breach of core ethical…

30 October, 2025

VICTORIA

Explosive rise in child abuse allegations across victorian early childhood sector

Victoria is facing a disturbing surge in allegations of violence and sexual abuse within its early childhood education and care system, with more than 1000 reports involving carers, foster parents, and teachers recorded in the past year, according to the Commission for…

29 October, 2025

VICTORIA

Fierce debate over St Vincent’s hospital policy to prioritise Indigenous patients

A major Melbourne hospital has ignited nationwide debate after confirming a new directive that gives Indigenous patients priority treatment in its emergency department. St Vincent’s Hospital recently implemented a policy requiring staff to ensure all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are…

29 October, 2025

WORLD

North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump’s visit to South Korea

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have flared once again after North Korea launched a series of cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, just hours before former U.S. President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated visit to South Korea. According to the state-run…

29 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

Inflation shock crushes hopes for RBA Melbourne Cup Day rate cut

Melbourne mortgage holders have been dealt a blow after new inflation data released today revealed a higher-than-expected surge in prices, effectively ending speculation about a potential Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, November 4. The latest figures…

29 October, 2025

VICTORIA

Camberwell home invasion: family threatened with hammers and baseball bat

Melbourne’s suburbs have once again been shaken by a violent home invasion in Camberwell, where two men armed with hammers and a baseball bat threatened a family of four. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, around 3 a.m., at…

29 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia faces growing crisis as problem gambling hits record levels

A new study by Roy Morgan has revealed that nearly 3.5 million Australians identify as either problem or at-risk gamblers, highlighting a growing social and financial crisis. Of these, 622,000 people are classified as problem gamblers, representing a 22% increase from last…

29 October, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Victoria considers jailing protesters who wear face coverings amid rising CBD violence

Victoria’s state opposition is calling on Premier Jacinta Allan to urgently pass laws banning protesters from wearing face coverings, with offenders potentially facing jail time. The push comes in response to recent violent demonstrations in Melbourne’s central business district, where police officers…

29 October, 2025

WORLD

Israel and Hamas exchange blame over ceasefire breach: eleven killed in Gaza airstrikes

A wave of Israeli airstrikes struck Gaza City and surrounding areas, shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to carry out immediate strikes, accusing Hamas of violating the recently established ceasefire. According to Gaza civil defence sources, at least…

29 October, 2025

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October 2025- Page 2

Brian Cox urges return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Albanese meets Trump again at APEC summit in South Korea

Tragedy strikes Melbourne cricket: 17-year-old Ben Austin dies after being hit by cricket ball

“Sad situation that should never have happened”: Professor slams St Vincent’s policy giving Indigenous patients priority care

Explosive rise in child abuse allegations across victorian early childhood sector

Fierce debate over St Vincent’s hospital policy to prioritise Indigenous patients

North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump’s visit to South Korea

Inflation shock crushes hopes for RBA Melbourne Cup Day rate cut

Camberwell home invasion: family threatened with hammers and baseball bat

Australia faces growing crisis as problem gambling hits record levels

Victoria considers jailing protesters who wear face coverings amid rising CBD violence

Israel and Hamas exchange blame over ceasefire breach: eleven killed in Gaza airstrikes

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