Australia announces National Gun Buyback Scheme amid ongoing response to Bondi beach terror attack
The Australian government has announced its most significant national gun buyback scheme in decades, in the wake of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that claimed the lives of 15 people, including a
Wave of violence in retail stores
Australia’s retail sector is facing a disturbing surge in violence, with Bunnings and Kmart workers subjected to more than 1,000 physical assaults and threats every month, according to their parent company, Wesfarmers. The alarming data
Small business pushes for major corporate tax cut
COSBOA calls on Albanese Government to reduce rate from 25% to 20% Australia’s peak small business body has intensified its campaign for a corporate tax cut, arguing that current tax settings are stifling growth, investment,
Teachers clock up $11.5 billion in unpaid work each year
Australia’s teachers are working the equivalent of billions in unpaid labour, with new Parliamentary Library analysis revealing they perform around $11.5 billion worth of extra work annually. The research, commissioned by the Greens, found that
Albanese defies Trump on tariffs despite praise for $13 billion US-Australia minerals deal
Prime Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Open Trade While Strengthening Strategic Ties Across Asia Seoul, October 30, 2025 – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a delicate diplomatic balancing act at the APEC Summit in South
Albanese meets Trump again at APEC summit in South Korea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the second time in two weeks, after months of being unable to secure a one-on-one meeting. The encounter took place during a special
Tragedy strikes Melbourne cricket: 17-year-old Ben Austin dies after being hit by cricket ball
Melbourne has been left reeling after the death of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, who was struck by a cricket ball during warm-up practice. The incident occurred at Walley Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully, in Melbourne’s
Joint αir defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus
Israelis: “Deterrence of Turkey Is the Objective” The prospect of a joint air defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus — based on interoperable systems operating within a network-centric framework — represents a truly landmark development for the Eastern Mediterranean. The combined deployment of SPYDER, BARAK MX, David’s Sling and
OPEKEPE fraud ring in Crete: Subsidy payments routed through bank account of deceased man
A major agricultural subsidy fraud ring in Crete has been dismantled by the Hellenic Financial Police, revealing a sophisticated yet brazen scheme that channelled public funds into bank accounts belonging even to deceased individuals. Authorities
Karystianou urges EU Prosecutor to override Greek ministers’ immunity
Karystianou Urges EU Prosecutor to Override Greek Ministers’ Immunity — The mother of a young woman killed in Greece’s deadliest train crash has called on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) to uphold the primacy
Greek innovation triumphs as THEON signs record defence agreement
Greek innovation triumphs as THEON signs record defence agreement — a development highlighted in an interview with Mononews, where Christian Hatziminas, founder and CEO of THEON Sensors, described the company’s landmark contract with OCCAR as
The 23-year-old farmer who drove the roadblocks and the government crazy with her fighting spirit
The 23-year-old farmer who drove the roadblocks and the government crazy with her fighting spirit has become a symbol of resilience and authenticity in Greece’s ongoing farmers’ protests. Anna Kampani, just 23 years old, has
Director of “Avgi” resigns after controversial front page featuring Alexis Tsipras
A significant internal shock has hit SYRIZA after the director of the newspaper Avgi, Spyros Sourmelidis, resigned following a controversial Sunday front page that placed former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in direct contrast with the
Tragedy south of Crete: Seventeen illegal migrants found dead — bodies stored in refrigerated truck as authorities investigate
Greek authorities are facing a major tragedy after 17 bodies of illegal migrants were recovered south of Crete following the sinking of a small boat in rough seas. Only two survivors, aged 16 and 20,
Robert Fico confronts Brussels, claiming EU has abandoned democracy
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has crossed a line Brussels hoped no European leader would openly cross — and he has done so publicly. In a sweeping and highly confrontational statement, Fico accused the European Union of suppressing free speech, manipulating democratic processes, enforcing double standards on energy policy, and
Trump Renames the Department of Defense to Department of War
Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War, as he recently promised, the White House announced Thursday. The Republican U.S. president’s order aims to “restore
Backlash over Daniel Andrews attending Beijing’s military parade
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has sparked controversy in Australia after being warmly greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s massive military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. The
“Coalition of the Willing” to meet on Ukraine in Paris Thursday – Zelensky to attend
Paris will once again be at the center of global diplomacy this week as the “Coalition of the Willing”—a group of nations providing political, military, and financial support to Ukraine—convenes on Thursday, September 4 at
Putin in Beijing – To attend major military parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing following his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, according to Russian news agencies. Putin was received by Chinese President Xi Jinping and is scheduled
IDF: Israel’s “Chariots of Gideon” Operation Against Hamas Failed
An internal evaluation accuses the army of acting “contrary to its own military doctrine,” by providing the enemy with humanitarian aid, failing to impose time pressure, mismanaging resources, and ultimately exhausting its own forces while
Trump’s Controversial Plan: Expulsion of Palestinians and a “Mediterranean Riviera” in Gaza
A highly controversial and alarming plan for the future of the Gaza Strip appears to be under consideration by the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump. According to a Washington Post report, the proposal—titled “Gaza
