One in Three Students Falling Behind, 2025 NAPLAN Results Reveal
A third of Australian students are failing to meet expected literacy and numeracy standards, according to the latest NAPLAN results released today. The report shows that while some improvements have been made, significant educational gaps
“Viral video of ‘Muslims surrounding Melbourne Cathedral’ is completely misleading and inaccurate”
In a digital age where misinformation spreads like wildfire, a viral video featuring Muslims gathered outside Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral has gained significant attention. Viewed millions of times across social media platforms, the video portrays
Australia sends first batch of M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in $245 million military support package
Australia has officially delivered the first tranche of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, marking a major milestone in its ongoing support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia’s invasion. The shipment, valued at
Albanese’s China trip: Balancing diplomacy, trade, and strategic tensions
Beijing, July 2025 – In a visit heavy with both symbolism and strategic calculations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up his trip to China with a moving moment: witnessing the activation of a cochlear
The geopolitical context of Albanese’s China visit
Prime Minister Albanese and I have a few things in common. We were both born on 2 March, and we have both been in car accidents, and as I write this, we are both in
Spike in burglaries sparks expert advice to keep homes secure
Victoria is currently experiencing a surge in aggravated burglaries, with authorities and community groups urging residents to take extra measures to secure their homes. With recent crime statistics showing an alarming trend, experts are offering
Australia’s employment growth stalls as unemployment rate jumps, Aussie dollar plunges
In a surprising twist, Australia’s employment data for June 2025 has delivered a mixed bag of results, with the number of jobs rising by 2,000, but the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumping to 4.3%. This comes
Outcry over bribery allegation in public hospital
Immediate Intervention by the Ministry of Health and Minister Adonis Georgiadis A particularly serious allegation regarding a demand for a bribe by a doctor at a Regional Hospital in the country has sparked a strong reaction from the Ministry of Health and Minister Adonis Georgiadis himself, who publicly pledged that
Coronavirus: Greece holds its breath as tens of millions of Italians put in quarantine
As the number of coronavirus cases in the country rose to 84 on Monday with 11 new infections identified, health authorities called on people with symptoms of the virus to stay at home and avoid
The Hellenic Initiative Australia, renews grant for SOS family support program in Patras
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has renewed its support for SOS Children’s Villages Greece, providing children from disadvantaged families in the regional city of Patras with critical educational and nutritional support. The €20,000 grant renewal will
Greece’s Civil Aviation has suspended flights to/from North Italy
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority has decided to suspend flights from all Greek airports to and from North Italy on Monday. “All flights to and from Northern Italy are suspended from all Greek airports and for
Greek Bishop “discovers” drug against coronavirus: Holy Water
Retired Greek Orthodox bishop Amvrosios presented to the faithful the “absolute” medication against the coronavirus: a small spray container full of Holy Water. This is the “eternal and indefinable” protection, he claimed. The former Bishop
Athens stock exchange tumbles as world markets get infected by Coronavirus panic
The Athens Stock Exchange plunged 13.39 percent on Monday, as investors worldwide react to the coronavirus and the oil price war launched by Saudi Arabia overnight. OPEC and Russia added to the worst one-day crash
Coronavirus cases reach 84, Greece cancels events with over 1000 people
The number of corona-virus infections in Greece reached 84, after 11 new cases were tested positive, Health authorities announced on Monday. The constantly rising number has forced Greece to take additional measures, like banning events
Iran responds to Trump: Vows stronger retaliation if attacked again by US or Israel
Iran issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel on Monday, promising a more forceful response if it faces further military aggression. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who addressed rising tensions following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. Araghchi appeared to be reacting
The American Empire Is Very Much Over Already
The Saker interviews Dimitry Orlov “I think that the American empire is very much over already, but it hasn’t been put to any sort of serious stress test yet, and so nobody realizes that this
Paul Craig Roberts Western culture has died a politically correct death
Universities in the 20th century were dedi-cated to the advancement of knowledge. Scholarship and research were pursued, and diverse opinions were exchanged and argued in the “marketplace of ideas.” This is no longer the case.
The new Grand Strategy of the United States
It is commonly believed in the United States that the country has no Grand Strategy since the end of the Cold War. A Grand Strategy is a vision of the world that one seeks to
2,300 Year old Greek Necropolis found in Bari, South Italy
Bari, the capitol of south Italy’s Puglia region was one of the many coastal city states of Magna Greacia (‘Great Greece’) settled by the Greeks from the 8th century BC. The enduring legacy of Greek
‘We are building a European Defense Union
The following interview with German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen. Germany and France lead the way for the European Defense Fund. Is it spurred by Britain’s decision to leave the European Union and the
Turkey claims airspace violations in the Aegean are “legal”
Turkey has claimed that airspace violations in the Aegean are “legal” and “no threat to Greece.” Calling Turkish flights over Aegean “a threat” is incompatible to good neighborly ties, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in
