January, 2026 - TA NEA

Greek diaspora: Three parliamentary seats and postal voting presented by minister Livanios

The Minister of Interior, Theodoros Livanios, presented to the Cabinet on Monday morning a comprehensive bill aimed at strengthening the electoral participation of Greeks living abroad. The legislation, titled “Definition of the Electoral District of the Greek Diaspora and Facilitation of Voting…

27 January, 2026

VICTORIA

Federal support revives Victoria’s offshore wind ambitions

A significant political and energy development is unfolding in Victoria, after the federal government announced expanded support for the creation of Australia’s first offshore wind industry, effectively breathing new life into a project that until recently was considered politically and financially uncertain.…

27 January, 2026

VICTORIA

Victoria on edge as record-breaking heat pushes temperatures towards 50°C

Victoria is bracing for one of the most extreme heat events in its history, with temperatures forecast to approach 50°C in parts of the state and Melbourne set to endure its hottest day since the Black Saturday disaster of 2009. Northern towns…

27 January, 2026

WORLD

Macron bans social media for children under 15, mobile phones banned in French schools

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a major policy change that will ban social media use for children under the age of 15 and prohibit mobile phones in schools across France starting from the next academic year. The move follows troubling data…

26 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Tens of thousands rally across Australia on Australia Day amid police presence and rival demonstrations

Tens of thousands of people took part in rallies and protests across Australia on January 26, 2026, marking Australia Day events that were met with significant police preparation and deployment. Major demonstrations were held in capital cities, reflecting deep social divisions over…

26 January, 2026

GREECE·POLITICS

The Karystianou political bet and the opposition’s uneasy response

Greece’s opposition landscape appears to be entering a period of significant recalibration, as the prospect of a new political party led by Maria Karystianou sends tremors across the political spectrum. Figures and parties that only recently aligned themselves publicly with the former…

26 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Prime Minister urges national unity as Australia marks Australia Day

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Australians to come together on Australia Day, describing the national holiday as an opportunity to reflect on shared values and what unites the country. Millions of people across Australia are marking the day with citizenship…

26 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

Greek-Australians honoured in the 2026 Australia Day awards

Australians of Greek heritage have been prominent among the recipients of the 2026 Australia Day honours, recognised for distinguished service in law, community support, education, health, emergency services and policing. The annual list highlights contributions that reflect sustained commitment to public life,…

26 January, 2026

VICTORIA

Organised crime ‘punishment shootings’ driving rise in non-fatal gunshot cases across Victoria

A growing pattern of so-called “punishment shootings” linked to organised crime networks is driving a significant increase in non-fatal gunshot injuries across Victoria, with public hospitals now treating firearm assault victims on a near-fortnightly basis. Newly analysed emergency department data shows that…

25 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Greg Moriarty appointed Australia’s next ambassador to the United States

Australia’s most senior defence bureaucrat, Greg Moriarty, has been named the country’s next ambassador to the United States, in a significant diplomatic appointment that underscores Canberra’s focus on security, alliances and regional stability. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the government will…

25 January, 2026

VICTORIA

Extreme heat and Otways bushfires push Victoria into high alert

Victoria is bracing for its most dangerous heatwave in nearly two decades as multiple bushfires continue to burn across the state, with smoke from the Otway Ranges drifting across Melbourne and Geelong and authorities warning conditions could rival those seen before the…

25 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Littleproud stops short of denying call for Ley to resign as Coalition split deepens

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has declined to deny reports that he urged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to resign during a heated phone call, as leadership tensions intensify following the Coalition’s second rupture in just a few months. Under sustained questioning, Mr Littleproud…

25 January, 2026

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January 2026- Page 3

Greek diaspora: Three parliamentary seats and postal voting presented by minister Livanios

Federal support revives Victoria’s offshore wind ambitions

Victoria on edge as record-breaking heat pushes temperatures towards 50°C

Macron bans social media for children under 15, mobile phones banned in French schools

Tens of thousands rally across Australia on Australia Day amid police presence and rival demonstrations

The Karystianou political bet and the opposition’s uneasy response

Prime Minister urges national unity as Australia marks Australia Day

Greek-Australians honoured in the 2026 Australia Day awards

Organised crime ‘punishment shootings’ driving rise in non-fatal gunshot cases across Victoria

Greg Moriarty appointed Australia’s next ambassador to the United States

Extreme heat and Otways bushfires push Victoria into high alert

Littleproud stops short of denying call for Ley to resign as Coalition split deepens

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