
Capital Gains Tax discount reform under consideration
Speculation is intensifying that one of Australia’s most controversial tax concessions, the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, may undergo significant reform as a central feature of this year’s federal budget. Senior government ministers have stopped

One Nation surges as Coalition support collapses, polling shows
Support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has more than doubled since the federal election, placing the right-wing party ahead of the Greens in primary vote intentions, according to new polling. The Guardian Essential poll,

Historic intervention in housing market: 5% Deposit Scheme sparks debate over property prices
The Labor government has delivered on its election promise to expand the Home Guarantee Scheme, cutting required deposits from 20% to just 5% for first-home buyers, effective October 1, 2025, instead of January 2026. The

Aged care Workers receive another pay boost in Australia
The Fair Work Commission’s decision increases wages for hundreds of thousands of aged care employees. The Australian government announced today further wage increases for aged care workers following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.

China temporarily bans BHP iron ore exports, raising concerns in Australia
Prime Minister Albanese urges quick resolution to maintain smooth market operations. China has temporarily banned iron ore exports from BHP, Australia’s largest mining company, sparking concern in the Australian government. According to Bloomberg reports, the

Sussan Ley slams Albanese over UK Labour speech funded by taxpayers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to address the UK Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool has sparked fierce criticism at home, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley accusing him of “crossing the line” and engaging in

Anthony Albanese invites UAE retail giant LuLu to Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shown keen interest in the international retail chain LuLu Hypermarket, inviting Indian billionaire MA Yusuff Ali to consider expanding the company into Australia. The invitation came during the Prime

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

Sinai Monastery on the Altar of cheap energy
Corriere links Mitsotakis–Sisi deal to historic sell-off of the Sinai Monastery on the Altar of cheap energy. On the altar of cheap energy! Corriere della Serra links the issue of the Monastery of Sinai to

The fall of Constantinople 29th March 1453: An Orthodox perspective on betrayal and loss
On 29 May 1453, the heart of Eastern Christendom fell. Constantinople — once the crown jewel of the Byzantine Empire and the spiritual stronghold of Eastern Orthodoxy — was overrun by the forces of Sultan

Tsitsipas hires Goran Ivanišević, Djokovic’s former coach, to revive career
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas hires Goran Ivanišević, Djokovic’s former coach, to revive career in a decisive move to reverse a prolonged slump and re-establish himself among the world’s elite. The 26-year-old two-time Grand Slam

Greek sovereignty undermined, Turkish mafia targets Greek agents
EYP Ethniki Ypiresia Pliroforion (Εθνική Υπηρεσία Πληροφοριών) agents were inside the vehicle that came under fire from another car on Thursday afternoon in Thermi, Thessaloniki. Greek sovereignty undermined, Turkish mafia targets Greek agents according to

EU Prosecutor slams Greek intimidation in farm fraud probe
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi has vowed to press ahead with a major investigation into alleged fraud involving the EU’s substantial agricultural budget in Greece. The EU Prosecutor slams Greek intimidation in farm fraud probe

Encroachment by acquisition: Strategic alarm over property purchases in Thrace
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and demographic shifts in Southeast Europe, a growing wave of property acquisitions by Turkish and Bulgarian nationals in Northern Greece, especially in the Evros border region, is raising strategic alarm. This

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

Lebanon counts its wounds, Israel prepares for new assault – Hundreds dead, thousands injured
Tensions are escalating in Lebanon, as Israel struck targets in the southern part of the country and the Bekaa Valley throughout Monday. At least 480 people have lost their lives. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire.

“The government is pursuing a foreign policy of a NON-sovereign state!”
George Aifantis on Militaire News doesn’t mince his words with the current government strategy against Turkey’s recent unbridled aggression. He believes that, in light of Greece’s stance, “The government is pursuing a foreign policy of

New assassination attempt against Trump – Extreme polarization and delicate balances ahead of elections
Trump blames Biden and Harris for attack against him Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of inciting violence against him, claiming their rhetoric has led to attempts on his

Greece concerned over Turkey’s growing naval expansion
Dorian Jones’s article on the rfi.fr website concerning Turkey’s expanding naval capabilities misses the mark in some crucial areas of geopolitical reality. Essentially Dorian Jones whose roots are current administration deep state thinking, proposes that

Russia and China announce military alliance against the U.S.
In a historic development, Russia and China officially announced today the formation of a military alliance aimed at countering the United States. The alliance is primarily focused on addressing what the two powers described as

Olympics 2024: Counterterrorism Chief reveals shocking plot failures – “Three failed attacks”
The head of France’s national counterterrorism agency, Olivier Christen, praised the security measures taken during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, revealing that no attacks occurred, despite three failed attempts during the event.

