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Liberals pledge tougher laws on police pursuits as Victoria crime rates surge

Victoria’s Opposition has unveiled a major law-and-order policy targeting dangerous police pursuits, pledging tougher penalties for offenders and stronger legal protections for police officers. Opposition Leader Jess Wilson announced the proposal as part of the Liberals and Nationals’ election platform, warning that…

8 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Coalition softens immigration stance in bid to rebuild migrant trust

The federal Coalition is shifting its rhetoric on immigration, signalling a move away from the hardline narrative associated with former Minister Peter Dutton, in an attempt to reconnect with Australia’s multicultural communities ahead of the next federal election. New Shadow Minister for…

28 July, 2025

OPINION·POLITICS

Albanese walks a diplomatic tightrope as China trip reaches midway point

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaches the halfway mark of his six-day state visit to China this Wednesday, his diplomatic balancing act is becoming clearer. While media coverage has focused on trade wins and warm public welcomes, the deeper, more sensitive issues…

16 July, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Pesutto loan deepens Liberal Party turmoil ahead of 2026 election

A legal challenge to overturn a controversial $1.55 million loan made to former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is now expected to extend well into 2026, casting a long shadow over the party’s election prospects. Five members of the Victorian Liberal Party’s…

9 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE·POLITICS

Opposition presses Albanese government over lagging productivity

Australia’s economic debate has intensified after Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock cited weak productivity as a key concern in her justification for holding interest rates steady — prompting the opposition to demand urgent action from the Albanese government. In a decision that…

9 July, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Victoria launches Anti-Hate Taskforce after string of anti-semitic attacks in Melbourne

A series of shocking anti-Semitic attacks in Melbourne has prompted widespread condemnation and urgent action from the Victorian government. Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the creation of an “Anti-Hate Taskforce” to coordinate responses to rising extremist and violent protests following the firebombing…

7 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Sussan Ley Vows to Boost Female Representation in Liberal Party Amid Quota Debate

Sussan Ley, newly elected leader of the federal Liberal Party, has pledged to increase the number of women within the party’s ranks, acknowledging a deepening gender divide that contributed to the Coalition’s landslide defeat at the recent federal election. Speaking on the…

27 June, 2025

GREECE·POLITICS

Mitsotakis pushes for EU action on Libya migration route and defence funding

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking after the conclusion of the EU Summit, called for urgent action to address a new irregular migration route emerging from Eastern Libya to Crete. “We will use every means available—carrot and stick—to ensure this route is…

27 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS·WORLD

Key quad meeting in Washington: Australia at the forefront of Indo-Pacific strategy

In a pivotal diplomatic gathering on July 1, the foreign ministers of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia will convene in Washington for the 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosting the summit. The meeting…

27 June, 2025

GREECE·POLITICS

Karamanlis Inquiry: Fast-tracked parliamentary probe sparks political backlash

The Hellenic Parliament’s special inquiry committee into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis opened its first session today under accusations of political orchestration, as the government appears determined to fast-track the process surrounding the deadly Tempi train disaster of February 28, 2023. The…

25 June, 2025

POLITICS·WORLD

NATO Leaders gather in the Hague: 5% defence target, summit diplomacy, and speculation over a Mitsotakis-Erdogan chat

Today marks the beginning of a pivotal NATO summit in The Hague, with 32 leaders in attendance and a critical agenda ahead. At the heart of the discussions is a push led by US President Donald Trump to raise defence spending commitments…

25 June, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

‘Disturbing’ changes to spending oversight spark backlash against Victorian government

The Allan government in Victoria is facing mounting criticism over proposed changes to financial accountability rules, with the state opposition warning the reforms dangerously undermine transparency in government spending. The changes come at a time when Victoria’s public debt is projected to…

25 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS·WORLD

Coalition pushes Albanese to meet Trump amid AUKUS uncertainty

Australia’s opposition is urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to urgently secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump, following news that the Trump administration is reviewing the AUKUS security pact. The review casts doubt over the $368 billion plan for Australia to acquire…

12 June, 2025

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