Coalition chaos deepens as Jane Hume attacks Sussan Ley amid polling collapse and leadership unrest
The federal Coalition has plunged deeper into crisis as dumped frontbencher Jane Hume delivered a blistering assessment of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, declaring the party was “running out of time” as catastrophic polling and internal
“If I have to burn down parliament house to make a point”
Senator Lidia Thorpe sparks outrage with fiery remarks at Melbourne pro-Palestine rally Thousands gathered in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday for one of Australia’s largest pro-Palestine rallies this year — but the focus quickly shifted to
Disturbing surge in human trafficking cases across Australia
Exit trafficking cases double in one year Alarming new data from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has revealed a dramatic rise in human trafficking cases, particularly in the area of “exit trafficking,” where victims are
Tragedy in the skies south of Sydney
Three Dead in Light Plane Crash at Shellharbour Airport A tragic accident has claimed three lives after a light aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after take-off from Shellharbour Airport, south of Sydney, earlier today.
South Melbourne Hellas Triumphs Over Sydney Olympic in thrilling 3–2 season opener
The 2025 Australian Championship kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday night, with South Melbourne Hellas edging past Sydney Olympic 3–2 in a pulsating contest at Lakeside Stadium. The match delivered a blend of technical
Melbourne scientist among nobel laureates for revolutionary molecular discovery
A pioneering Australian-linked scientific breakthrough has earned global recognition, as University of Melbourne Professor Richard Robson shares the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating molecular “sponges” capable of capturing water from desert air and
Coalition demands answers over alleged $8 million medicare fraud run from inside immigration detention
A major political and criminal scandal is unfolding in Australia after revelations that an organised group of immigration detainees awaiting deportation allegedly masterminded an $8 million Medicare fraud from within a Melbourne detention facility. The
EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and
Exquisite ancient statuettes of Apollo, Artemis unveiled for first time in Chania next week
A pair of small statuettes, depicting mythical Apollo and his twin sister, Artemis, will be presented on Today at the archaeological museum in the west Cretan city of Chania (Hania), the product of excavations at
Athens municipality: Most quake-damaged buildings are abandoned structures
The city of Athens, the biggest municipality in the greater Athens agglomeration, so far announced that 15 buildings in its boundaries were significantly damaged from the 5.1 on the Richter scale earthquake that struck the
Tears at the Mati victims memorial service one year after deadly fires
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis attended the memorial service held on Sunday in memory of the 102 victims of the deadly fire in Mati a year ago. “I can assure you that such a tragedy
PM Mitsotakis announces generous tax cuts incl. properties ENFIA
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set as his top priority to implement his pre-election program and proceed with taxation cuts as soon as possible. In his policy statement late on Saturday, he announced several tax
PIPES: Kastelorizo: Mediterranean flash point
That Athens controls this wisp of land implies it could (but does not yet) claim an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Mediterranean Sea extending 200 nautical miles to Kastelorizo. This would reduce the Turkish
EU agrees to sanction turkey for drilling in Cypriot water
A surprisingly muscular response beyond mere threatening rhetoric out of the European Union over Turkey’s violations of Cypriot territorial waters related to offshore drilling operations: the EU has agreed to bring financial and political sanctions
EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and
Australian activists claim to have “outsmarted” Israeli military as aid flotilla nears Gaza
A group of Australian activists on board an aid flotilla bound for Gaza claim they have “outsmarted” Israeli forces and are still on course to reach the besieged Palestinian enclave. Australian filmmaker Juliet Lamont posted
Australia’s opposition demands strong support for BHP in China dispute
Australia’s opposition is urging the Albanese government to actively intervene as BHP faces a reported freeze on iron ore shipments to China following stalled price negotiations. Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson criticized the government’s “hands-off”
Zelensky warns of nuclear risk after Russian drone strike near Chernobyl causes power outage at decommissioned plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of recklessly endangering global safety after a wave of drone strikes caused a three-hour power outage at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear facility, site of the world’s worst nuclear
Three Hamas members arrested in Germany
Planned terror attacks against Jewish institutions – weapons seized during raid German authorities have arrested three men suspected of being members of Hamas, accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions across Germany.
EU leaders approve pan-European anti-drone shield
“Frozen” Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence – Strategic readiness by 2030 European Union leaders have agreed to create a pan-European anti-drone shield, aiming to protect the continent from Russia’s growing use of unmanned aerial
Israeli commandos raid Gaza Aid Flotilla – Greta Thunberg detained amid communications blackout
A dramatic maritime confrontation unfolded late Wednesday when Israeli naval forces intercepted multiple vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a pro-Palestinian convoy sailing towards Gaza to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. According to
