
Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister

US gives green light to AUKUS ahead of Albanese’s visit to Washington
Australia’s largest-ever defence agreement, AUKUS, appears to have successfully passed a US government review, paving the way for its continuation ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Washington next month. The review began in

Federal government’s 5% First Home Deposit Scheme launches tomorrow – concerns over rising prices
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, the federal government’s new First Home Buyer Scheme will officially begin, allowing Australians to enter the housing market with just a 5% deposit. The remaining portion will be guaranteed by

Australia cuts deficit by $18 billion through strong labour market and fiscal restraint
The Albanese government has reported a major improvement in Australia’s finances, with the federal budget deficit slashed by $18 billion — a result of robust employment growth, higher wages, and careful spending control. Treasurer Jim

Albanese government launches new agency to prevent defence and veteran suicides
One year after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide delivered its landmark report, the Albanese government has established Australia’s first independent agency dedicated to preventing suicides among current and former members of the

Australia’s social media age laws praised as ‘world-leading’ at UN
Australia has taken centre stage on the global arena after passing landmark legislation raising the minimum age for social media use from 13 to 16. The reforms, unveiled at the United Nations in New York,

AFL 2025 Grand Final: Keys to Victory for Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions
On Saturday, the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions will clash on the AFL’s biggest stage for the 2025 Grand Final, each aiming for the championship. AFL analyst Mick McGuane dons his “coach’s hat” to reveal

Postal voting approved for Greeks abroad
Greek citizens living abroad will now be able to participate in national elections through postal voting, after Parliament approved the relevant provisions of the Ministry of Interior’s bill with over 200 votes in favor. The legislation covers Articles 13 to 25, which deal specifically with postal voting, receiving 201 votes

Souda espionage case: Greek intelligence had Georgian suspect under surveillance for a month
Greek authorities have revealed that the National Intelligence Service (EYP) had been closely monitoring a 36-year-old Georgian national for approximately one month before he was brought in for questioning on Monday (March 2) over alleged

Greece deploys “Kimon” frigate and additional naval assets to Cyprus amid regional escalation
Greece has decided to deploy two naval frigates to Cyprus following what officials described as a dangerous escalation in the region. The move was approved by the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA)

Emergency security measures at Souda Bay base following Iranian threats against U.S. installations
March 1, 2026 Emergency security protocols have been activated at the strategically significant Souda Bay military base in Crete following a formal statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which declared that all American

Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Samaras demands answers on Crete deal and Kasos obstruction
For some time now, I have expressed my concerns regarding our national issues. Unfortunately, recent developments have borne out my warnings. Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Samaras demands answers on Crete deal and Kasos obstruction. As

Justice Over Power: Karystianou rejects cabinet offer and challenges Georgiadis to debate
Maria Karystianou is no longer only the mother seeking justice for her daughter. In a revealing interview on the programme Kathares Kouvendes on Open TV, she described her transition into active politics, announcing the creation

Biolanta factory owner remanded in custody
The owner of the “Biolanta” factory in Trikala, Konstantinos Tziortziotis, has been remanded in custody following his lengthy testimony before an investigating magistrate over the deadly explosion that claimed the lives of five female workers

US invasion timeline as fears mount of imminent Hormuz flashpoint
US invasion timeline as fears mount of imminent Hormuz flashpoint, with growing speculation that a ground operation targeting key Iranian islands in the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, according to assessments circulating among former intelligence figures and regional observers. US invasion fears are rising as tensions escalate across the

Premier Jacinta Allan secures Chinese tunnelling machines for Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has sealed a $453 million deal with Chinese industry leaders to supply four massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, the state’s most expensive transport project to date.

Gaza faces catastrophe as IDF deadline expires
Gaza teeters on the brink of an unprecedented humanitarian disaster as the Israeli army’s (IDF) 48-hour evacuation deadline expires at noon on Friday, September 19. More than 500,000 Palestinians—many elderly, women, and children—remain trapped inside

NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus and Greece
The safeguards imposed by the European Union regarding the participation of third countries in the SAFE defence programme act as an obstacle to Turkey’s involvement. NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Şengün end feud: “Sport unites us”
A public gesture of unity has ended the brief but heated exchange between Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Turkey’s Alperen Şengün following EuroBasket 2025. Two days after their semi-final clash—where Turkey defeated Greece comfortably—both stars shared

Tyler Robinson confesses killing Charlie Kirk out of “exhaustion from hate” – Disturbing SMS messages revealed
The murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah has shocked both the local community and the international audience, as Tyler Robinson, charged with first-degree murder, reportedly admitted that he killed Kirk because he was “tired of

Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead
A long-anticipated defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to cross the finish line today, with both nations instead signing a communique in place of the formal agreement. The setback is seen as

