February, 2026 - TA NEA

Dating Apps aren’t designed for love they’re built for engagement

Dating apps like to present themselves as modern matchmakers, promising connection, romance and even lifelong partnership. But beneath the polished marketing lies a different reality: these platforms are not optimised for love. They are optimised for attention, activity and profit. At their…

19 February, 2026

COMMUNITY

Beyond the language: Greek dance uniting a new generation of the diaspora

The Hellenic Dancers of Hobart are preparing to return to Melbourne for the Antipodes Festival, where they will take to the stage for the second consecutive year at the end of February. As Tasmania’s only Greek dance group, the ensemble brings together…

19 February, 2026

WORLD

US bolsters forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

The United States has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups, additional warships and combat aircraft as tensions with Iran escalate. The move comes amid reports that President Donald Trump is weighing potential military…

19 February, 2026

COMMUNITY

Oakleigh Grammar inducts its 2026 student leaders

Oakleigh Grammar has proudly inducted its 2026 School leaders from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools. The ceremony brought together students, staff, families, and members of the Board ofManagement to celebrate the spirit of servant leadership and the important role student leadersplay…

19 February, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Australian Muslims report surge in anti-Muslim hate as leaders call for unity

Australian Muslims are reporting heightened fear and insecurity following a sharp increase in anti-Muslim incidents across the country, according to Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. Speaking publicly this week, Senator Faruqi said many in the Muslim community feel “under siege” after what advocacy…

19 February, 2026

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

Αustralia facing ‘peak living standards’ warning as real wages fall

Australians may already be experiencing the best living standards they can expect without major economic reform, the chief executive of National Australia Bank has warned, as new data confirms real wages have declined for the first time in two years. NAB chief…

19 February, 2026

AUSTRALIA

NDIS public servant charged over alleged $5 million fraud scheme

A 47-year-old Northern Territory public servant has been charged following an investigation into the alleged fraudulent claiming of millions of dollars from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The man, based in Darwin, is employed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).…

19 February, 2026

VICTORIA

Victoria loses Phillip Island MOTOGP in major blow to state events calendar

Victoria will lose the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after nearly three decades, with this year’s race at Phillip Island set to be the last before the event moves interstate. The race, held annually at the iconic Phillip Island circuit since 1997, is…

19 February, 2026

Uncategorized

Police Minister launches blistering attack on CFMEU corruption report as pressure mounts for royal commission

Victoria’s political tensions have escalated dramatically after Police Minister Anthony Carbines launched an extraordinary public attack on one of the country’s most prominent anti-corruption barristers, dismissing explosive claims of widespread criminality within the state’s Big Build program as “florid ramblings”. The sharp…

18 February, 2026

HEALTH·VICTORIA

Allan government offers healthcare workers 12 per cent pay rise in bid to end industrial action

The Allan government has offered Victorian healthcare workers a significantly improved pay deal in an effort to bring prolonged and disruptive industrial action to an end. Under the new proposal, workers would receive a 12 per cent wage increase over two-and-a-half years…

18 February, 2026

OPINION

Security, citizenship and the rule of law: Australia’s ISIS dilemma

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s blunt warning that ISIS-linked families would “face the full force of the law” if they returned to Australia reflects a political reality: national security remains a red-line issue for voters. With reports that 11 families of women and…

18 February, 2026

AUSTRALIA

One Nation voters erupt over beer tax row as senate clash sparks unlikely alliance

A heated Senate exchange over beer tax has ignited a political firestorm, driving a surge in support for higher taxes on multinational gas exporters and propelling One Nation to record polling numbers. The controversy erupted after an Estimates hearing this month in…

18 February, 2026

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February 2026- Page 3

Dating Apps aren’t designed for love they’re built for engagement

Beyond the language: Greek dance uniting a new generation of the diaspora

US bolsters forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

Oakleigh Grammar inducts its 2026 student leaders

Australian Muslims report surge in anti-Muslim hate as leaders call for unity

Αustralia facing ‘peak living standards’ warning as real wages fall

NDIS public servant charged over alleged $5 million fraud scheme

Victoria loses Phillip Island MOTOGP in major blow to state events calendar

Police Minister launches blistering attack on CFMEU corruption report as pressure mounts for royal commission

Allan government offers healthcare workers 12 per cent pay rise in bid to end industrial action

Security, citizenship and the rule of law: Australia’s ISIS dilemma

One Nation voters erupt over beer tax row as senate clash sparks unlikely alliance

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