Australian meth, cocaine, MDMA, and heroin use jumps 34% in one year
Australians consumed 34 per cent more methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program. The survey found that 22.2 tonnes of these
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
Former CBA executive Christopher James McCann’s final days after Child Procurement charge
Christopher James McCann, a former senior executive at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), was found dead just 48 hours after being charged with attempting to procure an underage girl for a sexual act. The
“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
Wildfires rage across western Greece and the islands, devastating homes and forests
In the past 24 hours, 48 new fires broke out, bringing the total to 109 incidents since the outbreak began. For a second consecutive day, firefighters battled relentless wildfires across Western Greece and several Aegean islands, as authorities reported a record number of fires sweeping through the country. The most
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
Impressive! The moment lights go off as Acropolis joins Earth Hour
It was a moment of magic to see Greece’s famous landmark sinking in the dark. At 8:30 sharp on Saturday night, lights went off in Acropolis as in many other buildings of the Greek capital
Unpardonable and irresponsible lies
The theoretical and easy self-criticism of ministers and SYRIZA cadres is fine, but at some point they have to confront the results. We make mistakes and sometimes unpardonable ones, Deputy PM Yannis Dragasakis told Parliament
Opportunity
The Pasok-centred Movement for change paid a debt of honour to Andreas Papandreou. It is a debt not just because Andreas Papandreou played a leadimg role in fashioning the contremporary centre-left, but also because the
Envelope for the next PM
The climate and atmosphere surrounding the government is not the best. Pressures from the electorate are patently obvious. There are plenty of disputes and initiatives which are collapsing one after the other. These initiatives do
Burgeoning ‘Athenian Riviera’ entails prospect of massive boost for Greek tourism
Two emblematic investments in the so-called “Athens Riviera”, the coastline extending roughly from Neo Faliro southeast all the way to renowned Cape Sounion, will have a significant impact on the recovering Greek economy, two top
August 15: Melbourne honours the “Easter of Summer” with splendor and devotion
August 15, the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, is one of the most important celebrations of Orthodoxy and is observed with deep emotion both in Greece and in Greek communities around the world. In Melbourne, celebrations began early in the morning, with the faithful filling churches to honor
Moscow bans Greek official and warns of further retaliation
Russia is dangerously hardening its stance towards Greece, openly denouncing the New Democracy government as a servant of the West. Moscow bans a Greek official and warns of further retaliation, openly denouncing the New Democracy
Germany’s economy buckles into a full-blown bankruptcy crisis
Germany is bracing for a continued surge in major insolvencies throughout 2025 and even 2026, according to a recent analysis by credit insurer Allianz Trade. Germany’s economy buckles into a full-blown bankruptcy crisis after a disastrous
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
Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the US
Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan ‘fully’ restricted as those of seven other countries partially restricted Donald Trump has signed a sweeping order banning travel from 12 countries and restricting travel from seven
Ange Postecoglou realises his impossible dream with Tottenham’s Europa League Triumph
Driven by a lifelong ambition and a relentless will to win, Ange Postecoglou has climbed to the summit of international football, securing his place as one of Australia’s and Greece’s most successful sports figures. Ange
German supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine could spark World War III
Germany’s decision to supply Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine under direct German control has drawn sharp warnings from geopolitical analysts. These analysts argue German supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine could spark World War
