
Teen social media ban Campaign linked to gambling Ad Firm
The Teen Social Media Ban Campaign Linked to Gambling Ad Firm has raised major controversy after an investigation revealed that the powerful lobby group behind Australia’s proposed teen social media ban, 36 Months, was both

All STD tests so far negative in childcare abuse investigation, Victorian Government confirms
Melbourne, July 23, 2025 — All sexually transmitted disease (STD) test results returned so far in the police investigation into accused childcare sex offender Joshua Dale Brown have come back negative, according to Victorian Deputy

Online shopping booms as Aussies anticipate rate cuts and feel inflation easing
Australians have turned to their screens in record numbers, spending a staggering $69 billion online over the past financial year, with $19.2 billion of that spent in just the final quarter, new data reveals. According

Government to slash HECS debt by 20% for over three million Australians
The federal Labor government is set to introduce legislation today that will see a significant 20 per cent cut to the HECS-HELP debt of more than three million Australians. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the

A costly leadership: PM Anthony Albanese’s $7 million annual burden on taxpayers sparks debate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that the total cost of maintaining his role exceeds $6.87 million annually—placing a heavy burden on Australian taxpayers. A detailed analysis by the Institute of

Grief and anger grow as defence suicide toll rises and government delays reform
Nearly 70 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have taken their own lives since the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s final report — a tragic continuation of the crisis the inquiry

National Child Safety checks under scrutiny after shocking allegations at early learning centre
Australia, July 20, 2025 —Serious concerns have emerged over the effectiveness of Australia’s child safety screening systems following the arrest of a childcare worker facing dozens of criminal charges involving the abuse of minors. The

Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential economic positions has been framed in Athens as a national milestone, extending beyond party lines

Greece travel book to be showcased in Writers’ Festival event
Prestigious Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival book launch program to feature ‘Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey’ The launch of Repacking for Greece, released as the second book in Australian travel writer Sally Jane

Greek hydrocarbons could power the EU for 50 years, a historic economic boost for Greece
What is the importance of the natural gas fields to the west and southwest of the prefecture of Chania in Crete, Greece? Greek hydrocarbons could power the EU for 50 years, a historic economic boost

How Greece became a leader of growth in Europe
New York Times: How Greece went from being the “black sheep” to becoming a growth leader in the Eurozone “Something extraordinary is happening in the European economy: the southern states that nearly… derailed the EU

Absentee voting: an expression of democracy of great interest in Greece and abroad
Postal voting is a way of exercising the right to vote that is attracting the interest of citizens both inside and outside the borders of Greece. With more than 114,200 registered voters so far, the

Greece – Turkey: Confidence building measures on the table
With a view for the need of further dialogue and cooperation between Greece and Turkey, the delegations of the two countries will return to the negotiating table on Monday (22/4) in the framework of the

Population Collapse looming in Greece as deaths soar and fertility hits record low
Greece is predicted to become the first nation to suffer “population collapse” as sudden and unexpected deaths continue soaring across the nation while fertility rates have plunged to levels lower than experts previously thought possible.

Leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU
A leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU, with a draft of a highly classified National Security Strategy (NSS) suggesting that the United States may be pushing for Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Poland to distance themselves from the European Union as part of a bold new

Guardian: Ukraine peace plan appears to be a direct translation from Russian
Growing criticism surrounds a proposed 28-point peace plan for the war in Ukraine, with many observers arguing that the document reflects the strategic interests—and even the linguistic fingerprints—of the Kremlin. According to The Guardian, a

Trump’s “Peace Plan” branded a fantasy as critics warn Russia will only accept battlefield reality
A Ukrainian lawmaker has published what he claims is the Ukrainian translation of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 28-point peace plan — a document that, if genuine, outlines sweeping security, territorial and military conditions for

The Norwegian energy success story and what Greece can learn
As part of my ongoing analysis on NewsBreaks artilce regarding energy policy and national resource management, Michalis Christodoulides examine here how Norway transformed its hydrocarbon reserves into a long-term national advantage — and what lessons

Michael Rubin issues stinging indictment of Turkish human rights abuses
Michael Rubin — a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and one of Washington’s most experienced analysts on Turkey and the broader Middle East — has published a blistering commentary accusing Ankara of systemic

Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis front 2026 world tour honouring Theodorakis & Hadjidakis
Hellenic Music Ensemble | World Tour 2026. A tribute to the legendary composers Mikis Theodorakis & Manos Hadjidakis. Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis front 2026 world tour honouring Theodorakis & Hadjidakis. Discover the full list

Australia concedes defeat in high-stakes battle to host COP31, handing victory to Turkey
Australia is preparing to concede defeat in its bid to host next year’s major United Nations climate summit, COP31, despite months of lobbying, millions of dollars in preparatory work, and strong public advocacy from senior

