Former liberal MP Dr Katie Allen dies aged 59
Former federal Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen has died at the age of 59, only months after publicly revealing she was battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Dr Allen represented the Melbourne seat
New rules for Aussie Community Grants slammed as ‘woke’ and ‘ridiculous’
The Albanese government has faced backlash for altering the Stronger Communities program, which thousands of local sports clubs and community groups rely on for funding. The revised guidelines now prioritise spending on initiatives like First
Suburban Rail Loop funding released amid continued controversy
The Albanese government has announced the release of $2.2 billion in funding for the controversial Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), a promised contribution from the last federal election. This funding, however, comes with strict conditions and
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton resigns amid leadership crisis
In a dramatic turn of events, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has resigned just days after a scathing vote of no confidence in his leadership. The decision to step down came following increasing scrutiny
Buying a home is tough for young people so how do some manage?
For many young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever, with many fearing they may never own a home. Public debates continue over whether it is harder now than decades ago. Buying
Scientists create first kangaroo embryo via IVF
Scientists have successfully created the first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a breakthrough hailed as a “pioneering achievement” that could one day help save endangered species. According to CNN, this innovative research may
Message of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia on the floods in northern Queensland
Dearly beloved, It is with sadness of heart that we see thousands of our fellow persons facing dire situations, and some who have lost their lives because of the recent devastating floods that have affected
Αγρότες: Ομαλοποιείται η έξοδος των εκδρομέων μετά το μποτιλιάρισμα της Τρίτης
Μετά τη χθεσινή ταλαιπωρία, η κυκλοφορία στους αυτοκινητοδρόμους Αθηνών – Λαμίας και Αθηνών – Κορίνθου αναμένεται να ομαλοποιηθεί σήμερα, Τετάρτη, καθώς οι αγρότες και η Τροχαία συντονίστηκαν για την καλύτερη διέλευση των οχημάτων εν όψει των Χριστουγέννων. Την Τρίτη, οι οδηγοί αντιμετώπισαν ουρές έως και 20 χιλιομέτρων λόγω των αγροτικών
EuroBasket 2025: Spanoulis after heavy loss to Turkey – “We made childish mistakes, but we have one more chance”
Greece’s men’s basketball team suffered one of its heaviest recent defeats on Friday night, losing 94-68 to Turkey in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinal. As of todaay, reactions are still unfolding, with attention now turning to
“Fakelaki” scandal in Athens: Surgeon Dimitris Lymberiadis faces trial over alleged bribe – Patient’s wife recounts her ordeal
The director of cardiac surgery at Athens’ Hippocrateion Hospital, Dimitris Lymberiadis, faces trial today on misdemeanor bribery charges after allegedly demanding a €3,000 cash bribe from a patient’s wife. The complainant, Sofia, who alerted the
SYRIZA infighting escalates: Famellos–Tsipras rift sparks party unity crisis
Tensions within Greece’s SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance party are reaching a boiling point after party leader Sokratis Famellos openly dismissed rumors that former prime minister Alexis Tsipras may form a new political party. Speaking at the 89th
Athens blocks Turkey’s bid to join SAFE: “We will not accept a country threatening with war”
The Greek government has issued a firm warning that it will block Turkey’s bid to join SAFE, the EU’s new defense shield and military technology development program. Ankara’s move is viewed in Athens as “offensive
Heart surgeon Dimitris Lymberiadis, who faces new bribery trial, has past conviction
Dimitris Lymberiadis, director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinic at Hippocrates Hospital, is set to face trial this Friday, September 12, for alleged bribery. The doctor has a previous conviction for taking bribes, having received a
“Kimon” to arrive soon in Phaleron Bay – Greece receives first Belharra frigate
In a landmark announcement, Greece’s Defence Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that the country’s first Belharra-class frigate, named Kimon, will arrive in Phaleron Bay within the coming weeks. The vessel marks a decisive step in modernising
Libyan military chief killed in Falcon 50 jet crash in Ankara
A private Falcon 50 jet crashed near Ankara on Tuesday evening, killing all five people on board, including Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, General Mohamed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad. The aircraft had departed from Ankara Esenboğa Airport en route to Tripoli when it lost contact with air traffic control shortly
Earthquake in Taiwan: Fear for those trapped inside tunnel
Rescue teams in Taiwan are racing to free trapped people after the more than seven-magnitude earthquake, the largest in 25 years, shook the country yesterday. Among them were more than 130 people trapped inside buses
Major 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan: Tsunami warnings
An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan just before 8am (Taipei time). The epicentre of the quake was quite close to the island, prompting emergency tsunami warnings in Taiwan itself and on
Turkey Local Elections: Opposition asserts victories in major cities, dealing blow to Erdogan
Ekrem Imamoglu, Mayor of Istanbul, celebrates triumph, dealing a blow to the longstanding power of the Turkish president after two decades. In Turkey’s local elections, the primary opposition party has declared triumph in Istanbul and
Serbian President Vucic: Dora Bakoyannis should be ashamed
Serbian President Vucic strongly criticized Dora Bakoyannis, saying Dora Bakoyannis should be ashamed, alleging that she altered her position as the European Parliament’s speaker regarding Kosovo’s accession to the Council of Europe.”I am well aware
US, Britain, Ukraine behind Crocus City Hall attack — FSB chief
The United States, Britain, and Ukraine are behind the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) Alexander Bortnikov has told the media. “We believe that this is true.
Netanyahu: The cancellation of the Israeli delegation’s visit to the United States sends a message to Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the cancellation of the scheduled visit of a high-level Israeli delegation to the United States, noting that he wanted to send a message to Hamas. Netanyahu’s office stated that
