Australian meth, cocaine, MDMA, and heroin use jumps 34% in one year
Australians consumed 34 per cent more methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program. The survey found that 22.2 tonnes of these
Musk’s SpaceX causes Qantas delays
Qantas has been forced to delay several of its flights to South Africa at the last minute due to warnings of falling debris from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets reentering earth. Ben Holland, head of Qantas’
Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram
Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony A Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was
Demolished history: Developer accidentally tears down the birthplace of AC/DC
A developer in Australia has come under fire for accidentally demolishing the house where legendary rock band AC/DC was formed. The site, located at 4 Burleigh Street in the Sydney suburb of Burwood, was a
Inflation rises above forecast as grocery spending soars
New inflation figures show an increase in the 12 months to November, after it previously fell to its lowest level in three years. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the consumer price index lifted to
Liberal crisis deepens as Pesutto reverses course on Moira Deeming’s readmission
The Victorian Liberal Party is embroiled in turmoil as opposition leader John Pesutto faces mounting pressure. The Liberal crisis deepens as Pesutto reverses course on Moira Deeming’s readmission, evident both from within his ranks and
Pesutto triumphs in vote to keep Moira Deeming expelled from Liberal party room
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has secured a decisive victory after Liberal MPs voted to keep Moira Deeming expelled from the party room. In a civilised meeting this morning, MPs gathered to vote on whether
Wildfires rage across western Greece and the islands, devastating homes and forests
In the past 24 hours, 48 new fires broke out, bringing the total to 109 incidents since the outbreak began. For a second consecutive day, firefighters battled relentless wildfires across Western Greece and several Aegean islands, as authorities reported a record number of fires sweeping through the country. The most
Santorini: The ultimate eruption nightmare?
Earthquakes in the wider Santorini region appear endless, leaving the scientific community deeply concerned about the ongoing cycle of seismic activity. Santorini: The ultimate eruption nightmare? Indeed, scientists are now openly discussing the possibility of
World Greek Language Day: Greek as a bridge of culture and universal values
The Greek language is one of the fundamental pillars of our civilization, an unbroken chain that connects the past with the present and the future. From Homer’s epics and the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle
Seismic activity in Cyclades: Authorities and experts weigh in on potential scenarios
The picturesque islands of the Cyclades continue to be shaken by a series of moderate to strong earthquakes, with the strongest yet recorded on Wednesday evening (February 5) in the region between Santorini and Amorgos.
The Tembi file, kept hidden for six months by Parliament President and presidential candidate Tasoulas
For six months, the file on the Tembi railway crime has been kept hidden in the drawer of former Parliament President and current presidential candidate Costas Tasoulas, according to Maria. The Tembi file, kept hidden
Eurovision: Turkey takes on “Asteromata”
“Asteromata”, the song by Klavdia that will represent Greece in the Eurovision final in Basel, Switzerland, has become a red flag for the Turks. Eurovision: Turkey takes on “Asteromata”. The Public Radio and Television (TRT)
Alexis Pappas, I am Greek, born in Northern Epirus
“I feel proud to be from Northern Epirus”. Alexis Pappas, I am Greek, born in Northern Epirus Alexis Pappas, the well-known model and actor, spoke openly about his origins and said with pride that he
August 15: Melbourne honours the “Easter of Summer” with splendor and devotion
August 15, the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, is one of the most important celebrations of Orthodoxy and is observed with deep emotion both in Greece and in Greek communities around the world. In Melbourne, celebrations began early in the morning, with the faithful filling churches to honor
The Olympics opening ceremony epitomized decadence, division, and chaos
Maria Denaxa who is a Performance Marketing Specialist at Generation Y and a Journalist commenting on the Opening Ceremony says It was a hymn to the decadence, division, and chaos that is being pursued globally
Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election
The US fervently desired to overthrow his government. Even Elon Musk tweeted his support to the opposition 1. Oil Factor. It is true that Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves and the US has
Erdogan issues open threat to invade Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has intensified his rhetoric against Israel. Erdogan issues open threat to invade Israel suggesting Turkey will intervene militarily on behalf of the Palestinians, as it has done in other conflicts.
Joe Biden: Personal ambition cannot get in the way of saving democracy
In a televised address in the early hours of Thursday morning (25/7), US President Joe Biden explained to Americans his reasons for dropping out of the campaign for re-election to the presidency in November. He
New Zealand: 200,000 children and adults abused in public and religious care facilities
Around 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults in New Zealand have suffered abuse or violence in public and religious care settings over the past 70 years, according to official research published on Wednesday (24/7).
The world’s most powerful passports for 2024 so far
What’s red on the outside, purple on the inside, and grants you access to 195 destinations around the world visa-free? It’s the Singapore passport, and it’s just been named the world’s most powerful travel document
