Fresh scrutiny over federal politicians’ expenses rules after pre-election change
Fresh questions are being raised about the expenses federal politicians are entitled to claim, after revelations that key rules governing travel allowances were altered just weeks before the last federal election. While Prime Minister Anthony
Reddit and Kick added to Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Reddit and the Australian streaming platform Kick, just five weeks before the law takes effect. The two platforms join a growing list of services
Interest rates remain unchanged at 3.6% — RBA says “It’s not yet time to ease”
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep the official cash rate steady at 3.6%, confirming predictions from the nation’s four major banks and sending a message of “patience” to borrowers hoping for
Jamie Melham makes history with Melbourne Cup triumph aboard Half Yours
History was made at Flemington as Jamie Melham became only the second female jockey ever to win the Melbourne Cup, steering Half Yours to victory in the 2025 edition of the iconic race. Ten years
Priya’s Law: new legal protections for bereaved parents after stillbirth or infant loss
A major step forward in compassionate workplace reform has been achieved, as the Australian Parliament passed the landmark “Priya’s Law” on Monday — an amendment to the Fair Work Act ensuring paid parental leave remains
Coalition support crashes to historic low as One Nation surges
Australia’s conservative Coalition has recorded its worst polling results in nearly four decades, as One Nation reaches unprecedented popularity and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley faces mounting internal pressure to maintain her leadership. According to the
Prime Minister Albanese confirms direct line to President Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that he now has a direct line of communication with United States President Donald Trump, putting to rest months of speculation and political criticism over his alleged lack of
Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential economic positions has been framed in Athens as a national milestone, extending beyond party lines
Greece launches 15-year State bond, signalling return to financial normality
Greece’s Public Debt Management Authority announced the launch of a 15-year state bond in a statement released on Monday. The announcement came just 48 hours after the credit rating agency Fitch upgraded the country’s credit
Greece to deploy 65-140 personnel together with Patriot to Saudi Arabia
A team consisting of 65-140 military personnel of the Greek Air Force and Land Forces will be deployed together the Patriot PAC-3 long-range anti-aircraft missile array to be dispatched to Saudi Arabia, sources of the
Corona Virus: Greece’s authorities on high later, checks at Athens airport
Organized tours from China to Greece have been stopped and local authorities are on alert due to the corona virus. The Greek Education Ministry is preparing instructions for the protection of students and the health
“Greece ready to send forces to Libya,” says FM Dendias
“Greece is ready to help the next day in Libya. Either by joining those forces needed for a truce, or by the participation of Greek forces in the European operation to implement the arms embargo
Greece responds to Erdogan’s aggressive remarks ahead of Berlin meeting
Greece and Turkey have traded barbs a few hours ahead of the meeting on the situation in Libya in Berlin. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again indulged in aggressive remarks early Sunday, before departing for
Turkey’s vessels south of Crete? “We’ll consider all scenarios,” warns Greek Ministry of Defense
“If Turkey violates our sovereignty, we will consider all scenarios”, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said on Friday. “We are not warmongers but we will react if deemed necessary,” he added. The threats come just
Leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU
A leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU, with a draft of a highly classified National Security Strategy (NSS) suggesting that the United States may be pushing for Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Poland to distance themselves from the European Union as part of a bold new
Ancient Greek and Roman artifacts found in Alexandria
An announcement from the Archaeological Mission of Alexandria has revealed that an array of Greek and Roman artefacts has been found in Alexandria, Egypt. That date back to the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The
