November, 2025 - TA NEA

Australia concedes defeat in high-stakes battle to host COP31, handing victory to Turkey

Australia is preparing to concede defeat in its bid to host next year’s major United Nations climate summit, COP31, despite months of lobbying, millions of dollars in preparatory work, and strong public advocacy from senior members of the Albanese Government. The high-profile…

20 November, 2025

Erdogan rejects Trumps demand to stop using Russian gas

WORLD

Erdogan rejects President Trump’s request to halt imports of Russian gas

The Turkish presidency has dismissed as misinformation claims circulating in some domestic media that “Turkey will halt purchases of Russian natural gas because it has signed an LNG agreement with the United States, and that therefore an energy crisis is looming.” Yet,…

19 November, 2025

SCIENCE

Scientists reverse human skin cell ageing by 30 years in days

In a discovery being hailed as one of the most significant advances in ageing science to date, researchers have successfully reversed the biological age of human skin cells by up to 30 years — in just a matter of days. Scientists reverse…

19 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

An Orthodox mission to Fiji: A journey of love and adventure in Nadi

A group of 40 people from Melbourne visited the Orthodox Orphanage in Fiji, discovering the beauty and warmth of the Pacific Islands. Arrival in the “Island of Life” At 5 a.m. on Tuesday, the group departed from Melbourne Airport and landed a…

19 November, 2025

AUSTRALIA·GREECE

Greece expands tourism footprint with new GNTO (EOT) office opening in Melbourne, Australia

Greece has taken a significant step toward strengthening its presence in the Australian tourism market with the official launch of a new Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Melbourne. The office, housed within the Consulate General of Greece, is expected to…

19 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

The spirit of Hellenic success shines bright at the 2025 HACCI Excellence Awards

The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) proudly hosted the 2025 HACCI Excellence Awards on Friday, 14 November, at Melbourne’s Plaza Ballroom, celebrating the brightest achievements of the Hellenic-Australian community for the 39th consecutive year. Set against the venue’s grand…

19 November, 2025

GREECE

“His hand worked like a compressor, it was brutal” – Eyewitnesses describe 29-year-old’s fatal beating of 58-year-old in Neos Kosmos

Eyewitnesses have described extreme violence in the assault that led to the death of a 58-year-old man in Neos Kosmos. The 29-year-old attacker reportedly targeted the man because he had blocked him on the road. According to the perpetrator, the victim sprayed…

19 November, 2025

GREECE·WORLD

Dendias’ stark message on war casualties alarms Europe

A storm has erupted in recent days over Defence Minister Nikos Dendias’ deeply unsettling comments about a supposed shift in Europe’s “culture of sacrifice”. Dendias’ stark message on war casualties alarms Europe and Greece. In remarks that shocked many, Dendias claimed that…

19 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

A night of history and celebration: The Pancretan Association of Melbourne honours Crete’s path to union with Greece

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne hosted a truly memorable Annual Dance on Saturday, 15 November 2025—an evening dedicated to reflecting on Crete’s long and inspiring journey toward its Union with Greece. Held at the vibrant Cretan Village in Wantirna South, the event…

19 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

65 years later, a landmark reunion for the Lemnians of Victoria

On Saturday, 15 November, 500 attendees took part in a historic event where the Lemnian Community of Victoria and the Kontias–Agios Dimitrios Association came together after 65 years to jointly organise a double celebration: the Liberation of their beloved island, Lemnos, as…

19 November, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Brad Battin reflects on leadership loss, stands by crime focus

Toppled Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin has opened up about the leadership change that ended his tenure, revealing both a key mistake and a decision he refuses to regret. Battin, who celebrated the night of his downfall with his team, acknowledged that…

19 November, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

ANZ and NAB chiefs face parliamentary scrutiny after record fines and misconduct

Australia’s largest banks are facing intense parliamentary scrutiny as the government examines past misconduct, employment practices, and customer protections. ANZ’s new chief executive, Nuno Matos, publicly apologised to a parliamentary committee for the bank’s historic failings, which resulted in a record $240…

19 November, 2025

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November 2025- Page 7

Australia concedes defeat in high-stakes battle to host COP31, handing victory to Turkey

Erdogan rejects President Trump’s request to halt imports of Russian gas

Scientists reverse human skin cell ageing by 30 years in days

An Orthodox mission to Fiji: A journey of love and adventure in Nadi

Greece expands tourism footprint with new GNTO (EOT) office opening in Melbourne, Australia

The spirit of Hellenic success shines bright at the 2025 HACCI Excellence Awards

“His hand worked like a compressor, it was brutal” – Eyewitnesses describe 29-year-old’s fatal beating of 58-year-old in Neos Kosmos

Dendias’ stark message on war casualties alarms Europe

A night of history and celebration: The Pancretan Association of Melbourne honours Crete’s path to union with Greece

65 years later, a landmark reunion for the Lemnians of Victoria

Brad Battin reflects on leadership loss, stands by crime focus

ANZ and NAB chiefs face parliamentary scrutiny after record fines and misconduct

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