Australia’s productivity collapses to zero amid weak investment and population surge
Australia’s labour productivity has effectively stalled, with new analysis showing growth has collapsed to zero, placing the country near the bottom of advanced economies since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an OECD assessment cited in
Melbourne and Sydney record surge in population
Both Melbourne and Sydney have seen a surge in population growth, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The biggest increase was seen in Melbourne, which jumped by 167,500 people in
Inflation holds steady at 3.4 per cent
Inflation has held stable at 3.4 per cent for the third month in a row, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Inflation in the 12 months to February was driven by increases
One in 20 mortgage holders spend more than they earn, says new RBA report
A new Reserve Bank report reveals a worrying trend in Australia, with one in 20 mortgage holders spending more money than they earn. What’s more, tens of thousands of households are at risk of running
Easter trading hours 2024: What major stores will be opened on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday?
Easter is upon us again and that means a whole heap of confusion with stores across the country either open, shut or operating at different hours. To make things easier for you around the busy
Measles outbreak in Melbourne’s south-east: Residents advised to be on alert
A case of measles in Melbourne’s south-east has prompted local health authorities to alert residents. The patient, a returning traveler to the area, had visited 18 locations in the area between 14 and 19 March
Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in Melbourne’s north
A major cannabis plant seizure has taken place in Melbourne’s northern suburbs as police raided a factory that was operating a sophisticated cannabis cultivation facility. Specifically, police discovered and seized more than 500 cannabis plants
PULS missile system paves the way for Greece’s “Achilles Shield” as defence cooperation with Israel and UAE deepens
Greece is moving decisively to strengthen its military deterrence, following parliamentary approval for the acquisition of the Israeli-made PULS multiple rocket launcher system, a key component of the country’s planned multi-layered air and missile defence architecture known as the “Achilles Shield”. The Special Standing Committee on Armaments Programs of the
Karamanlis Inquiry: Fast-tracked parliamentary probe sparks political backlash
The Hellenic Parliament’s special inquiry committee into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis opened its first session today under accusations of political orchestration, as the government appears determined to fast-track the process surrounding the deadly Tempi
Wildfire disaster in Chios: Tens of thousands of acres burned as blaze continues to rage
Chios is currently experiencing one of the most severe environmental disasters in recent Greek history. For the third consecutive day, an uncontrollable wildfire has scorched vast swathes of the island, with more than 30,000 hectares
Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing south of Crete
An unexpected complication has emerged ahead of Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis’ planned visit to Libya, where he was due to hold meetings in both Tripoli and Benghazi. Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing
Petro-Loukas Chalkias: The great clarinet virtuoso dies at the age of 90
Petro-Loukas Chalkias was the patriarch of the Epirus clarinet, an authentic representative of the musical soul of Epirus, who honoured his homeland and Greece as a whole with his career and artistry. Through his unique
Greek debt is a ticking time bomb as the Government’s fake stability unravels
Beneath the public relations gloss, the Financial Times has issued a stark warning to investors and potential buyers of Greek debt: Greek debt is a ticking time bomb as the Government’s fake stability unravels and
Legalised ethnic replacement as 16,000 Greek villages surrendered
Presidential Decree 11/2025 paves the way for a demographic transformation and the replacement of the Greek population. Legalised ethnic replacement as 16,000 Greek villages surrendered, as the Mitsotakis government is preparing 16,000 migrant reception centres
Robert Fico confronts Brussels, claiming EU has abandoned democracy
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has crossed a line Brussels hoped no European leader would openly cross — and he has done so publicly. In a sweeping and highly confrontational statement, Fico accused the European Union of suppressing free speech, manipulating democratic processes, enforcing double standards on energy policy, and
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
Tyler Robinson Charged with Charlie Kirk’s Murder – Could Face Death Penalty
Tyler Robinson, 22, has been formally charged in Utah with the premeditated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a killing prosecutors have called an “American tragedy.” At a press conference, Utah County District Attorney Jeff
Guterres: “I am determined to restart talks on the Cyprus issue”
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated he is determined to act toward the resumption of talks on the Cyprus issue. Responding to a related question during a press briefing, he said: “I am not pessimistic,
Trump in Britain – “Prince” Charles gaffe, clash with Australian journalist, and hint of meeting with Albanese
Late Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania landed in London to begin their official visit to the United Kingdom. They were greeted by U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley and Viscount
Israeli tanks in Gaza: Ground operation begins to capture the city
The Israeli army launched a ground operation to seize Gaza at midnight Monday (Tuesday morning, Australian time), with tanks reported in the heart of the city.According to the Jerusalem Post, tanks of the Israel Defense
