Property investors warned of six-figure tax hit as government flags capital gains tax discount changes
Australian property investors are bracing for a potential overhaul of the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, after Treasurer Jim Chalmers again signalled the government is considering “next steps” on tax reform — a move that
Australian father stranded in Iraq issues urgent Christmas plea amid legal limbo
An Australian father, Dr. Robert Pether, who spent more than four years in an Iraqi prison under what he calls “bogus charges,” has issued a desperate Christmas plea, urging Australians to push the government to
Melbourne teens being recruited ‘Airtasker-style’ to commit violent crimes
Melbourne is facing a growing youth crime crisis, with teenagers being groomed by criminal networks to carry out violent acts in public. Some are promised payment for car hijackings, motor vehicle theft, and jewellery robberies,
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
Sussan Ley: “Stand with those who are hurting” this Christmas
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has used her first Christmas message in the role to deliver a unifying appeal to Australians, urging the nation to stand together in the wake of the devastating Bondi Beach terror
Albanese faces mounting pressure to call a federal royal commission into the Bondi massacre
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing mounting political pressure over his refusal to establish a federal royal commission into the Bondi massacre, as public concern intensifies over the government’s handling of anti-Semitism in Australia. A
Melbourne teens being recruited ‘Airtasker-style’ to commit violent crimes
Melbourne is facing a growing youth crime crisis, with teenagers being groomed by criminal networks to carry out violent acts in public. Some are promised payment for car hijackings, motor vehicle theft, and jewellery robberies,
EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and
Mimis Plessas, the great composer, passes away at age 100
The celebrated composer Mimis Plessas has passed away just one week shy of his 100th birthday. The news was announced by his wife, Loukila Carrer Plessas, in a heartfelt message: “You will not be by
Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias, a Greek statesman
He was born in Corfu, then part of the Venetian Republic, and came from an aristocratic family with roots in Epirus. He initially studied medicine (which he practiced in Corfu, often offering his services, often
Shock at Herodion: Marinella Collapses on Stage – Watch the Shocking Video
The great Greek singer Marinella collapsed on stage during a concert at the Herodion. The beloved artist lost consciousness while singing. Announcement from the Production Company: “Due to Marinella’s sudden illness, today’s concert at the
Mitsotakis at the UN Summit on the “Future”: Global Threats Require Global Solutions
At the plenary session of the UN Summit on the “Future,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that “there are global threats that require global solutions.” Speaking in the General Assembly Hall of the United
Probability of forming a Parliamentary Group by the 14 Independent MPs
The recent increase in the number of independent MPs in the Parliament, now totaling 14, raises questions about the possibility of forming a parliamentary group. With this number exceeding the minimum threshold of 10 required
“The government is pursuing a foreign policy of a NON-sovereign state!”
George Aifantis on Militaire News doesn’t mince his words with the current government strategy against Turkey’s recent unbridled aggression. He believes that, in light of Greece’s stance, “The government is pursuing a foreign policy of
EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and
Christodoulides-Fidan one-on-one after the dinner of the five powers on Cyprus
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a brief meeting after the dinner hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations headquarters. The dinner was attended by the Turkish
WSJ Report: The captain shut down engines before the crash of the Air India Boeing 787
A recorded conversation between the two pilots of the Air India Boeing 787, which crashed last month in Ahmedabad, India, reveals that it was the more experienced captain, who deliberately shut down the fuel supply
Syria: Al-Sara assigns Druze leaders responsibility for security in Sweida amid escalating violence
In a significant move that highlights the growing instability in Syria, transitional President Ahmed al-Sara announced that the responsibility for ensuring security in the southern region of Sweida, which has been plagued by violent clashes
Libya’s new maritime claims spark diplomatic tensions with Greece and Egypt
Libya has recently made a significant move in its maritime territorial claims by submitting a formal note to the United Nations on May 27, 2025, outlining the external limits of its continental shelf in the
Albanese wraps up China visit amid tensions and trade talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to conclude his six-day visit to China today, wrapping up a trip marked by high-stakes discussions on trade, national security, and diplomatic relations. His final stop in China takes
Trump’s cryptic statement from the White House: “We have good news for Gaza”
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, caused a stir with a cryptic statement made from the White House, claiming there was “good news for Gaza.” Although he did not provide further clarification, the
