Fresh scrutiny over federal politicians’ expenses rules after pre-election change
Fresh questions are being raised about the expenses federal politicians are entitled to claim, after revelations that key rules governing travel allowances were altered just weeks before the last federal election. While Prime Minister Anthony
HACCI honours excellence across the Hellenic-Australian community at the 2025 Gala Awards
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) celebrated its 39th consecutive year of honouring excellence, leadership, and service within the Hellenic-Australian community, hosting the 2025 HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball at Melbourne’s iconic
Aged care bed numbers collapse as national capacity crisis deepens
Australia’s aged care system is facing a severe capacity collapse, with a new industry report revealing that just 578 new residential aged care beds were added nationwide in the last financial year — even fewer
Julia Gillard warns Australia’s under-16 Social Media Ban “does not go far enough”
Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard has called for far tougher regulation of social media platforms, arguing that the nation’s world-first ban on under-16s accessing social media is only “a start” and falls short of
China pushes back after ASIO chief warns of cyber-espionage threat
China has sharply rejected Australia’s latest security warning, after ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed that two foreign hacking groups are capable of infiltrating Australia’s critical infrastructure and potentially causing major disruption. Speaking yesterday, Burgess did
Australian Liberal Party abandons Net Zero policy amid internal divisions
In a dramatic shift, the federal Liberal Party has officially abandoned its policy of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, while committing to remain part of the Paris Agreement and acknowledging a carbon-neutral future
Albanese slams Coalition over Net Zero infighting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sharply criticised the Liberal Party’s deep divisions over its net zero emissions policy, calling the ongoing internal conflict a “clownshow” and warning that Australians “cannot afford to keep paying the
Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential economic positions has been framed in Athens as a national milestone, extending beyond party lines
Irene Mourtzoukou to testify today over four child murders – Dozens of notes and new attempted murder allegations
Today, Sunday, July 13, Irene Mourtzoukou is scheduled to appear before the Patras investigating magistrate to testify in connection with the chilling case of four child murders — a case she has already confessed to.
Migration Crisis: Key Decisions Taken at Ministry of Migration Meeting on Increased Flows to Crete
A broad meeting was held at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum at noon on July 11, 2025, to discuss the escalating migration flows to Crete. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Migration
DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal
It seemed as though Greece had stepped into a remake of Gattaca—a world where every child’s future is predetermined by genetic analysis, infused with a hint of Orphan Black in the veil of secrecy surrounding
Controversial Migration Bill sparks outcry in Greek Parliament
Left-wing parties denounce asylum restrictions as unconstitutional and “shameful” A new migration bill tabled by the Greek government has triggered a political firestorm in Parliament, with opposition parties accusing the Mitsotakis administration of violating international
Mourtzoukou confession shocks Greece: “I wanted to hurt someone”
The Greek public is reeling from the horrifying confession of 25-year-old Eirini Mourtzoukou, who has admitted to killing four children, including her own daughters and her baby sister. Following her arrest on Monday at a
Greece moves to clamp down on migrant arrivals from Libya with detention and asylum ban
As arrivals spike in Crete, the government revives 2020 border strategies and seeks deeper cooperation with Eastern Libya The Greek government has announced tough new measures to curb illegal immigration from North Africa, particularly from
Leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU
A leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU, with a draft of a highly classified National Security Strategy (NSS) suggesting that the United States may be pushing for Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Poland to distance themselves from the European Union as part of a bold new
Prosecutor’s probe against Israel as “Sumud” flotilla activists testify in Istanbul (Constantinople)
A group of activists who participated in the “Sumud” flotilla — an international convoy that attempted to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza — have begun giving testimony before prosecutors in Istanbul (Constantinople), following their
At least 30 injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station
Zelensky condemns ‘barbaric attack’ in Sumy region – victims include railway workers and passengers At least 30 people have been injured following a Russian drone strike on a railway station in the Ukrainian city of
Australian activists detained in Israeli prison – Canberra demands access and answers
Australian consular officials are heading to a notorious Israeli prison where five Australian citizens are reportedly being held after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza. The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid,
USA: Government considering minting coin featuring Donald Trump
The U.S. government is reportedly considering the possibility of minting commemorative coins bearing the image of Donald Trump. The initiative is linked to the upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.
Greece protests Ben Gvir’s call to jail Gaza flotilla activists instead of deporting them
Greece has lodged a formal protest with Israel following controversial remarks by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who demanded that the 470 activists of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” be imprisoned rather than
20-year prison sentence for UK father who fatally beat his 14-day-old baby
A 27-year-old man in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal killing of his 14-day-old son, in what the court described as an “exceptionally violent” act. The baby’s
