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
Nathan Templeton: Saying goodbye to a journalist of great stature
The Seven Network confirmed yesterday that Nathan Templeton, a correspondent for Sunrise Melbourne, has passed away. The tragic news of Nathan Templeton’s death at the age of 44 has caused deep sadness throughout the journalism
The US is considering Australia’s request to end the prosecution of Assange
US President Joe Biden said yesterday (Wednesday) that he is “considering” Australia’s request to end the prosecution of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who released thousands of classified US documents. In February, Australian Prime Minister
New search for missing Samantha Murphy: Hopes and discoveries
A new phase in the search for missing mother Samantha Murphy began today in Victoria, with the focus on the Enfield State Park area. Murphy, 51, disappeared from her home in Ballarat East in February
Prime Minister Albanese: Federal support for local industry unveiled
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today unveil a major government plan to support local industry through federal support. Mr Albanese will reportedly announce the Future Made In Australia Act in a speech in Queensland.
Australia, United States and Japan sign missile deal aimed at countering China
Today, United States President Joe Biden announced the launch of a new air defence strategy in partnership with Australia and Japan. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida
Australia considers recognising Palestinian state: The need for peace and stability in the Middle East
The political scene in the Middle East is undoubtedly rich with conflict and adversity that has lasted for decades. At the heart of this complexity is the longstanding conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. However,
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
Greek passport eighth most powerful in the world
Due to the enormous ramifications of the global pandemic on travel worldwide, the gap in citizens’ freedom to travel anywhere they wish is the largest in decades, and how the vaccine rollout goes will foretell
The EastMed alliances threaten Turkey’s expansionist agenda
The discovery of huge gas resources in the Eastern Mediterranean and the standardization of cooperation between the countries of the region will change the geopolitical landscape in a few years The discovery of huge gas
Donald Trump should lift the arms embargo on Cyprus now
Every day the arms embargo remains in place undermines U.S. national security, undercuts the deployed U.S. military, and signals to U.S. allies that Washington is unreliable. On July 20, 1974, Turkish forces—utilizing U.S.-made and supplied
Greeks clap in gratitude to doctors and nurses against the coronavirus
Following the example of Spain, Greeks came out in their balconies at 9:00 p.m. Sunday and clapped in gratitude to doctors and nurses fighting the coronavirus in the country’s hospitals. The call to action was
Greece suspends services in worship places of all religions
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced late on Monday that services in all areas of religious worship of any religion or dogma are suspended. The conservative leader announced the decision on a tweet just an
Coronavirus Greece: 21 new confirmed cases, total 352
Greece’s health autho-rities announced on Monday 21 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, cases that increase the total number of inflections to 352. 65 patients are hospitalized, 9 of them are intubated hospitals ICU in Athens,
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
Mitsotakis–Erdogan meeting in New York likely to be cancelled – “Extremely difficult,” Greek government sources say
The scheduled meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York appears to be heading toward cancellation. According to a senior government source, holding the meeting now seems
Trump “fires shots” at UN and EU: Tough stance on Putin and fierce criticism on migration and climate
In a speech that caused a stir, Donald Trump fully exploited the podium of the UN General Assembly in New York, turning his address into political theatre. For nearly an hour, the American president attacked
Australia, UK and Canada recognise Palestinian statehood in historic shift – Netanyahu furious
Australia has taken a historic step, joining Britain and Canada in formally recognising an independent and sovereign Palestinian state. The move, announced late Sunday (Sept 22), marks a major break from decades of Western policy
Bombings, demolitions, and displacements: Gaza hit relentlessly by Israel
The situation in the Gaza Strip is worsening dramatically as Israel continues intense airstrikes and ground operations, triggering a massive humanitarian crisis. Dozens of Palestinians are being killed daily, while hundreds of thousands are being
Australia to recognise Palestine: Albanese calls for peace and security
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state during this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, joining the UK, Canada and several European nations in a move he
New Russian provocation in the Baltic – Trump warns of “big problems” as NATO remains on full alert
A new violation of Estonian airspace by three Russian MiG fighter jets has triggered a major diplomatic crisis and heightened tensions across the Baltic region. According to Estonia’s foreign ministry, the jets entered Estonian airspace
