Teen social media ban Campaign linked to gambling Ad Firm
The Teen Social Media Ban Campaign Linked to Gambling Ad Firm has raised major controversy after an investigation revealed that the powerful lobby group behind Australia’s proposed teen social media ban, 36 Months, was both
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
Nationals vote to scrap 2050 Net Zero target, calling for “alternative” climate path
Australia’s National Party has voted to abandon its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 — a landmark decision that reignites internal Coalition tensions and challenges the nation’s long-term climate goals. The move, confirmed
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
Athens plans multilateral conference with Turkey, Cyprus, Libya, and Egypt
Athens is preparing an ambitious diplomatic initiative aimed at fostering regional cooperation and dialogue among Eastern Mediterranean states. The Greek government plans to host a multilateral meeting involving Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, and Libya to discuss
Athens mayor Haris Doukas challenges PASOK leadership, calls for unity and dialogue with Tsipras’ party
A wave of political tension has rippled through the ranks of PASOK after Athens Mayor Haris Doukas voiced his discontent over the exclusion of several senior party figures from the party’s upcoming Congress committees, while
Opinion Poll: ND leads by 16.3 points – rising public discontent and political fluidity
A new Opinion Poll survey for October shows the New Democracy (ND) party maintaining a 16.3-point lead over PASOK, but with growing public dissatisfaction and a volatile political landscape. ND records 30.1% (-0.4%), PASOK 13.8%
EU Defence Agency apologizes for controversial Cyprus report amid political backlash
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has issued a formal apology following the publication of a report conducted jointly with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), which sparked widespread criticism for its references to the
The inner circle around Alexis Tsipras: key collaborators shaping his next moves
With Alexis Tsipras stepping down from Parliament and preparing for his forthcoming book on his government’s record, attention has turned to the core team of collaborators surrounding the former prime minister. Their influence will likely
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier belongs to all Greeks – must be kept out of daily political tug-of-war
Greece’s Minister of State, Akis Skertsos, has praised the Prime Minister’s recent decision to assign the Ministry of National Defense exclusive responsibility for protecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, emphasizing the monument’s national and
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
Trump urges immediate ceasefire as 57 killed in Gaza overnight bombings
At least 57 people were killed overnight in the Gaza Strip following intense Israeli airstrikes, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence, which operates under the Hamas-run administration. The strikes began in the early hours of
Prosecutor’s probe against Israel as “Sumud” flotilla activists testify in Istanbul (Constantinople)
A group of activists who participated in the “Sumud” flotilla — an international convoy that attempted to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza — have begun giving testimony before prosecutors in Istanbul (Constantinople), following their
At least 30 injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station
Zelensky condemns ‘barbaric attack’ in Sumy region – victims include railway workers and passengers At least 30 people have been injured following a Russian drone strike on a railway station in the Ukrainian city of
Australian activists detained in Israeli prison – Canberra demands access and answers
Australian consular officials are heading to a notorious Israeli prison where five Australian citizens are reportedly being held after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza. The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid,
USA: Government considering minting coin featuring Donald Trump
The U.S. government is reportedly considering the possibility of minting commemorative coins bearing the image of Donald Trump. The initiative is linked to the upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.
Greece protests Ben Gvir’s call to jail Gaza flotilla activists instead of deporting them
Greece has lodged a formal protest with Israel following controversial remarks by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who demanded that the 470 activists of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” be imprisoned rather than
