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
Gas Wars in the Mediterranean
The unexpected alliance between Turkey and Libya is a geopolitical earthquake that changes the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean and across the Middle East. Turkey’s audacious move has enraged its rivals in the
Asylum seekers to get social security number in Greece in apparent policy U-turn
Five key Greek ministries on Monday decided that the country will re-introduce the practice of granting a social security number to all migrants who have applied for asylum in Greece, something that the current conservative
Greece 2020: Starving child faints after unemployed parents pay taxes
A starving student recently collapsed on the way home and fell to the ground in front of the eyes of stunning passersby. The incident took place in Pyrgos, Western Peloponnese. According to local media, both
Coronavirus: Greece to accelerate recruitment of medical staff in hospitals, labs, entrance gates
Greece has decided to accelerate the recruitment of health personnel as one of the alert measures of the country to deal with possible infections of coronavirus. This was decided at the meeting of the National
Turkey pushes East Mediterranean boundaries
The Erdogan regime’s maritime border agreement with Libya can only serve to ramp up regional tensions Turkey has gone a step further in its East Mediterranean power play, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Greece launches 15-year State bond, signalling return to financial normality
Greece’s Public Debt Management Authority announced the launch of a 15-year state bond in a statement released on Monday. The announcement came just 48 hours after the credit rating agency Fitch upgraded the country’s credit
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
Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election
The US fervently desired to overthrow his government. Even Elon Musk tweeted his support to the opposition 1. Oil Factor. It is true that Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves and the US has
Erdogan issues open threat to invade Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has intensified his rhetoric against Israel. Erdogan issues open threat to invade Israel suggesting Turkey will intervene militarily on behalf of the Palestinians, as it has done in other conflicts.
Joe Biden: Personal ambition cannot get in the way of saving democracy
In a televised address in the early hours of Thursday morning (25/7), US President Joe Biden explained to Americans his reasons for dropping out of the campaign for re-election to the presidency in November. He
New Zealand: 200,000 children and adults abused in public and religious care facilities
Around 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults in New Zealand have suffered abuse or violence in public and religious care settings over the past 70 years, according to official research published on Wednesday (24/7).
The world’s most powerful passports for 2024 so far
What’s red on the outside, purple on the inside, and grants you access to 195 destinations around the world visa-free? It’s the Singapore passport, and it’s just been named the world’s most powerful travel document
The head of the secret services resigned over Trump’s failed assassination attempt
On Tuesday, July 23, Kimberly Chitle announced her resignation as head of the Secret Service, admitting mistakes in operations on the day of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt by shooting during a speech. “We failed,” Chitle
