Capital Gains Tax discount reform under consideration
Speculation is intensifying that one of Australia’s most controversial tax concessions, the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, may undergo significant reform as a central feature of this year’s federal budget. Senior government ministers have stopped
Australia’s thrilling dawn services and marches honour the Anzacs
Australians came together in a moving show of remembrance, defying the chill of the early morning to join dawn services nationwide, honoring the brave souls who served both at home and abroad. Australia’s thrilling dawn
Australia’s defence strategy focuses on the Pacific
Australia has unveiled its national defence strategy, with a particular focus on the Pacific to counter China’s “coercive tactics”. The 80-page document paints a bleak picture of security in the Pacific and calls for a
Assessing the electoral landscape: Labor’s potential triumph in the current political climate
As the political arena heats up in anticipation of the upcoming elections, all eyes are on the shifting dynamics between the Labor Party and the Coalition. Recent polling data suggests that if an election were
Albanese hints at easing HECS/HELP burden as debt grows
Student debt is a major issue in the lives of many Australian students. With growing concern about how this debt is calculated and managed, the Parliamentary Library is attempting to forecast the impact of potential
The knife attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel declared a “terrorist act”
A 16-year-old boy is in custody on Tuesday after the attack at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley overnight where Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed as the incident was broadcast on the church’s
Dutton attacks Wong’s comments on recognising a Palestinian state
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has said Penny Wong’s speech suggesting a possible future recognition of a Palestinian state was the “most reckless act” by a foreign minister in two decades. In a speech on Wednesday
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
Turkey eyes area off Kastellorizo
Athens is observing with concern as Turkey continues to plan to prospect for hydrocarbons south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo despite warnings from the European Union of sanctions over its drilling off Cyprus. The
€2,000 for every newborn child in Greece as of 1.1.2020
Deputy Labor Minister Domna Michaelidou said that 2,000 euros will be given to parents of every new born child in Greece as of 1st January, 2020. She revised her statement beginning of the week that
Greece bans imported pork from Bulgaria amid African swine fever outbreak
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Desislava Taneva said on Friday that Greece has decided to ban imported pork from her country, due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever disease that has been detected in thousands of animals
Major archaeological discoveries made in Neolithic site in Central Greece
Greece’s Ministry of Culture issued a statement on Friday afternoon, regarding recent discoveries in a neolithic settlement that is located in Phthiotis region and dates back to 6,000 – 5,800 BC. The settlement, known to
EU prepares sanctions as Turkey presses on with drilling off Cyprus coast
The EU has agreed to bring financial and political sanctions against Turkey after repeat warnings over the past weeks. European Union officials on Mon-day agreed political and financial sanctions against Turkey after Ankara went ahead
Mitsotakis unveils reform-heavy, pro-market policy statements in Parliament address
New Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to practically every reform promised by him and his conservative New Democracy (ND) party over the past four years – and then some – expressing a pro-market, meritocracy-based
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
The U.S. weighs nuclear options for Ukraine
According to The New York Times, The U.S. weighs nuclear options for Ukraine to deter Russia from seizing more Ukrainian territory, including the possibility of providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Western leaders believe the Kremlin
Austria joins the global conservative uprising
FPÖ’s Victory Marks a Major Rejection of the Woke Agenda The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has delivered a game-changing victory in the Styria regional elections, securing a remarkable 34.8% of the vote. Austria joins
How China could re-dollarise without funding US wars
China issued a US dollar-denominated bond in Saudi Arabia, directly challenging the petrodollar system. Although the bond was relatively small, at $2 billion, the rate and uptake are noteworthy. China was able to issue US
UK confirms ‘Storm Shadow’ strike in Russia, risking severe escalation
British state media has confirmed that Ukraine launched British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets deep within Russia’s Kursk region. UK confirms ‘Storm Shadow’ strike in Russia, risking severe escalation of the ongoing conflict. This strike,
US, UK, France approve strikes on Russia, NATO set for direct conflict in Ukraine
Bombshell from Le Figaro! US, UK, France approve strikes on Russia, NATO set for direct conflict in Ukraine. This is a transparent attempt to escalate the Ukraine War before Trump takes office. Biden is now
Samaras and Karamanlis apply the brakes on Gerapetritis
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan came for a package solution, and his Greek counterpart reiterated Athens’ “firm positions” on the continental shelf and EEZ. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attempted to impose the logic of a “holistic
