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
Pesutto’s leadership under no threat
More than a third of the Liberal Party room is expected to support the return of ousted MP Moira Deeming, following her defamation lawsuit win against Leader John Pesutto. However, MPs are rallying behind Pesutto,
Pesutto: I will continue to fight for the future of Victorians
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has lost his legal battle against former Liberal MP Moira Deeming, with a judge ruling that he defamed her. The decision, handed down by Justice David O’Callaghan in the Federal
Exclusive: John Pesutto on 3XY – “We must stop Victoria’s financial bleeding”
A Vision for Change and a Better Future for All Victorians In a candid and revealing interview to 3XY Radio Hellas’ John Paganis, John Pesutto, the Leader of the Opposition in Victoria, spoke about the
New Victorian Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion laws
The Victorian government has unveiled the long-awaited legislation to overhaul the state’s anti-vilification laws, the culmination of which is more than five years in the making. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill
Australia pledges $50 million to improve impacts of climate change
Australia is contributing $50 million to a global fund aimed at helping poorer countries cope with the impacts of climate change. The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage will assist developing nations recover from
Australian workers lose $91 billion a year
Australian workers are doing $91 billion worth of unpaid overtime each year, new research has revealed. The study by the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work shows that, on average, workers put in five weeks of
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
A legacy of weakness, concessions, and economic disasters
Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis, who led the country into the European Union’s single currency in 2001, died on Sunday aged 88 at his summer house in the Peloponnese. While most mainstream media are
Four days of national mourning for Costas Simitis
Greece has declared four days of national mourning for former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who passed away unexpectedly on January 5 at the age of 88. Flags are flying at half-mast across government buildings and
Embracing the spirit of the Greek New Year’s Eve traditions
It wasn’t until Roman influence spread throughout Greece that New Year’s celebrations became more widespread. But how does this relate το Embracing the spirit of Greek the New Year’s Eve traditions ? Julius Caesar in
Greece is too vast, historically and culturally to perish at your hands
There is no doubt that in order to progress and prosper, to escape the stagnation imposed by the dystopia of closeness to imperialist Turkey, Greece must strengthen itself within the international system, both geo-economically and
The Parthenon, 2,500 years of enduring genius
Let’s unlock its secret—optical illusions, sacred geometry, and acoustics— that will blow your mind: The Parthenon, 2,500 years of enduring genius At first glance, the Parthenon appears to be a perfect rectangle comprised of straight
Karamanlis’s explosive warning to Mitsotakis, Gerapetritis, and ELIAMEP
Greece cannot afford to lose control of the region if it is to ensure its own security and stability, as well as that of its partners. Karamanlis’s explosive warning to Mitsotakis, Gerapetritis, and ELIAMEP. Most
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 Soros Empire plans to de-Christianise Europe
George Soros and the European Union are behind a plan to create a “mixed, Islamized Europe” according to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who further iterated that the only way to halt the Soros Empire
Saudi Arabia ends petrodollar agreement – or did they?
Stories about the fall of a long-standing ‘petrodollar’ deal between the US and Saudi Arabia spread like wildfire over the internet and social media. But the deal never officially existed. It seemed like big news,
Today is World Blood Donor Day
20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of
EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn: Call on North Macedonia to respect the Prespa Agreement
In an appeal to the new government of North Macedonia and relevant stakeholders, European Union Commissioner Johannes Hahn stressed the importance of respecting the Prespa Agreement. Speaking to journalists in Brussels, he expressed concern about
Hamas accepts UN Security Council decision for ceasefire
Hamas has accepted the UN Security Council’s decision for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, Sami Abu Zuhri, a member of the Islamic organisation, told Reuters. Hamas is ready to negotiate the details of the
The European Parliament elections indicate a patriotic surge for right-wing parties
The European Parliament election outcomes reveal a significant surge in the favorability of right-wing parties: 🇫🇷 Marine Le Pen’s National Rally garnered 32-33% of the votes in France, leaving Macron’s Renaissance party trailing far behind
