Albanese and Chalmers under pressure to act on negative gearing reform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are facing renewed pressure to overhaul Australia’s negative gearing rules amid growing concern about housing affordability and younger Australians being locked out of the property market. Unions
Victoria’s middle class the “new face” of poverty
A growing number of working families are being added to the queues of economically impoverished Australians relying on food donations during the cost-of-living crisis. Foodbank Australia, whose latest needs assessment shows 3.7 million households struggled
Fighting fires from space in record time: how AI could prevent a repeat of Australia’s devastating wildfires
Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires in record time, thanks to cube satellites with onboard AI now able to detect fires from space 500 times faster than traditional on-ground processing of imagery. Remote
Treasurer calms recession fears but admits Aussies face ‘Uncertain times’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has reassured Australians that the country is not heading for a recession, even as the economy shows its weakest growth in nearly three years. In an interview with Today, Chalmers addressed data
Fourth Victorian poultry farm detects bird flu
Victoria’s bird flu outbreak has now spread to a fourth poultry farm, a development anticipated by authorities amid ongoing investigations. Agriculture Victoria confirmed today that a farm near Meredith, west of Melbourne, tested positive for
Australia’s most trusted brands – 2024
Reader’s Digest has announced the results of the 25th Annual Most Trusted Brands survey. And the results speak volumes about the formula trusted brands use in a volatile market – retaining trust during difficult financial
Anger over medicinal shortages
Complaints are mounting from Australian citizens against the government for relying on international supply of medicines instead of local production as the nation faces a “severe” shortage of pharmaceuticals. It was revealed earlier this week
Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF): Up to €2 Billion Package to Support the Middle Class
The government’s economic team is expected to present the final plan for the benefits package immediately after the August 15 holiday, to be announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). The total cost of the measures is estimated to reach between €1.5 and €2 billion, with the primary goal of
36 wildfires erupt across Greece in 24 Hours — firefighters battle ongoing fronts
Greece has recorded a total of 36 rural and forest fires over the past 24 hours, according to the Hellenic Fire Service. Of these, 31 fires were swiftly brought under control in their initial stages
Greece braces for a long heatwave
As the summer progresses, Greece is preparing for one of the most intense heatwaves of the year, expected to sweep across the country next week. Meteorologists predict that temperatures will exceed 40°C, with certain areas
Greece prepares UN response to Libya: “We will exercise our sovereign rights”
Greece is preparing an official response to Libya’s recent diplomatic notes to the United Nations regarding maritime zones (EEZ), aiming to dismantle what Athens calls “baseless claims” from Tripoli. According to diplomatic sources, the Greek
The murder of the Polish professor in Nafplio: A ‘perfect crime’ unraveled by a single Photo
Nafplio, Greece – What was initially believed to be a “perfect crime” unraveled rapidly as a single photograph exposed a web of lies, a fake alibi, and a chillingly orchestrated plot that led to the
Kyranakis: “We will do what the Greek railway needs now – not tomorrow”
In a powerful address to Parliament, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis pledged sweeping reforms and urgent action to modernize Greece’s railway system, aiming to ensure that the tragedy of Tempi is never
Libya’s UN submission is a proxy attack on Greece’s maritime sovereignty
Point 1 as a Strategic Choice According to the submitted list of coordinates, the northern boundary of the Libyan continental shelf begins (east to west) with points B and A, which form the eastern and
Netanyahu and Trump discuss Israel’s plans to attack Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Sunday with US President Donald Trump, where they discussed in detail Israel’s plans for a new military operation in the Gaza Strip. The conversation was made public in an official statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office, which released the basic
Zuckerberg’s censorship shift is far from free speech
Facebook is attempting to reposition itself to remain relevant, but will it move beyond mere lip service to those advocating for true free speech? Zuckerberg’s censorship shift is far from free speech. Why are some
EU cancels Turkey’s “Turkaegean” Trademark
Greece has secured a major legal victory as the EU cancels Turkey’s “Turkaegean” Trademark. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) cancelled Turkey’s controversial “Turkaegean” trademark, citing cultural and economic concerns. The decision announced on
Los Angeles wildfires: Over 2,000 homes Destroyed as 7,500 firefighters battle infernos
The sprawling city of Los Angeles is in crisis as wildfires engulf vast areas, consuming homes, vehicles, and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. The fires have devastated 117,727 acres, destroyed over 2,000 homes, and
Meta’s decision to halt Fact-Checking raises concerns in Australia
Australia has expressed significant concern over Meta’s recent decision to discontinue its fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram in the United States. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the potential dangers of misinformation and the broader implications
Los Angeles under siege: Devastating wildfire forces mass evacuations
Los Angeles is engulfed by a relentless wildfire, causing widespread destruction and panic. The blaze, which erupted on Tuesday (07/01), spread rapidly across the hills surrounding the “City of Angels.” Fierce winds exacerbated the situation,
The unsettling truth: Britain’s politicians failed its children
LONDON — The grooming and serial rape of thousands of English girls by men of mostly Pakistani Muslim background over several decades is the biggest peacetime crime in the history of modern Europe. It went
