NEWS BULLETIN

1. Centrelink Payments Increase: Financial Boost for Over 5 Million Australians More than five million Australians will receive a significant financial boost through Centrelink payments. Under the latest annual indexation changes, funds will be deposited into bank accounts starting today. The beneficiaries…

Bankers Warn of Trade War ImpactNational Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine has warned that an escalation of the trade war between the United States and China—especially if Donald Trump proceeds with new tariffs—could destabilize the global economy. While Australia is not directly…

Fight for Land Compensation by the Greek Orthodox CommunityThe Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne has taken its land dispute to the Supreme Court of Victoria. They are seeking more than double the $11.48 million that the Department of Transport and Planning paid…

Albanese Strikes Back on U.S. TariffsAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a countermeasure to the recent 25% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imported steel and aluminum. In an ABC radio interview, Albanese declared that the government would launch a “Buy…

Community Safety to Become the Top Priority in Bail ReformsIn a bid to curb rising youth crime, Premier Jacinta Allan announced that community safety will be the “supreme priority” when setting bail conditions. Under the proposed reforms, individuals—including minors—who commit the most…

1. Cyclone Alfred: Significant update on cyclone’s path Cyclone Alfred will cross the southeastern Queensland coast later than initially expected, according to the latest forecast from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. Schools will remain closed, and millions of citizens have been urged…

1. Prime Minister Albanese’s shift on military presence in Ukraine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that he is open to sending Australian troops for peacekeeping operations in Ukraine. This marks a significant departure from the government’s previous stance, which had ruled…

1. Ambitious housing plan for Melbourne The Victorian government has unveiled plans to build 360,000 new homes across 60 suburban locations along Melbourne’s rail network. This initiative aims to address the city’s growing housing demand amid rapid population growth. However, property developers…

1. Australia’s defense and international relations The presence of Chinese warships near Australia’s eastern coast has sparked intense political debate. Defense Minister Richard Marles urged the public to remain calm, stating that the ships did not violate international law. However, the opposition…

Melbourne Airport Rail Link: Opening Sooner Than Expected?The Melbourne Airport rail link is set to open to travellers earlier than anticipated, with the Albanese government providing an additional $2 billion for its development. The Alban government has expedited existing investments for the…

Affordable Housing Plans and the Future Housing FundAccording to an announcement from the Confederation, as part of a $10 billion program, thousands of affordable homes are planned for state capitals and regional centers, with hundreds already occupied. Supporters are calling for the…

Allegations of Increased Costs and Stall Closures in MelbourneThe dispute over price hikes has reached its peak as fruit and vegetable traders at Melbourne’s historic market, which has been operating for 147 years, prepare for their first-ever closure. Traders have accused both…