Albanese and Chalmers under pressure to act on negative gearing reform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are facing renewed pressure to overhaul Australia’s negative gearing rules amid growing concern about housing affordability and younger Australians being locked out of the property market. Unions
NSW officers admit assaulting naked woman in mental health crisis
Two former NSW police officers have admitted to assaulting a 48-year-old naked woman who was experiencing a psychotic episode on a Sydney street in January 2023. Nathan Black (28) and Timothy Trautsch (30), both off-duty
Crackdown on antisemitism: Albanese warned to cut funding to universities failing to act
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under mounting pressure to withdraw public funding from universities, programs, and individuals who tolerate or fail to combat antisemitism, following a major report released today. The report, authored by Australia’s
Australia may face higher AUKUS costs and pressure to join US-China conflict
Australia’s nuclear submarine deal under AUKUS could become more costly and politically fraught, as the US Department of Defence reviews the trilateral agreement under President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. A report from The Age
Bipartisan support for PBS amid Trump’s Pharma tariff threat
Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports has united Australia’s political leadership in support of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Albanese government reaffirmed its commitment that the PBS is “not
Qantas confirms data breach affected 5.7 million customers, criminal contact made
Qantas has confirmed that 5.7 million of its customers have had personal data compromised in a major cybersecurity breach, with the company now contacting those affected and working with law enforcement following contact from a
ATO GST scam rocks public sector as taxpayer losses hit $2 billion
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is facing one of the worst integrity scandals in its history, after it was revealed that a massive GST refund fraud—amplified on social media—has cost taxpayers over $2 billion. So
Turkish blocks research vessel from conducting surveys on behalf of Cyprus
Turkey is reported to have blocked the research vessel Fugro Gauss, sailing under the flag of Gibraltar, from conducting geophysical surveys on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus in a maritime area that Ankara considers part of its continental shelf, according to the newspaper Milliyet and other Turkish media outlets.
Greece refutes Turkish claims on status of Aegean Islands
The Greek foreign ministry late on Sunday strongly refuted a claim by its Turkish counterpart that Greece does not respect the demilitarized status of the islands in the eastern Aegean Sea. Earlier Sunday, Turkish Foreign
Historic decision made to rebuild Part of the Parthenon
The Greek Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided on Wednesday that a part of the Parthenon, now in ruins on the Athens Acropolis, is to be rebuilt using mostly materials which are now lying on the
Venezuela – another failed coup attempt – What’s next?
In the early morning hours of 30 April, 2019, the self-declare “Interim President”, Juan Guaidó, launched what at first sight appeared to be a military coup – Guaidó calls it “Operation Freedom” (sounds very much
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Turkey drills for gas in Cyprus’ waters, prompting EU outcry
The EU and US have urged Turkey to stop drilling for gas in Cyprus’ maritime zone – but Ankara has told its allies it would do so anyway. Brussels and Washington spoke out over the
Cyprus: Turkey’s drilling bid violates international law
Cyprus’ foreign ministry says Turkey’s bid to drill for natural gas in waters where the island nation has exclusive economic rights is a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty under international law. The ministry in a
Israeli officials endorse Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza City
Israel’s security cabinet has officially approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza City, a move confirmed by his office and seen as a major escalation in the ongoing conflict that has now lasted 22 months. The decision follows a lengthy security cabinet meeting held in Jerusalem, which began
A future without petrol: The revolutionary engine that could replace fossil fuels
A groundbreaking innovation unveiled at the Bauma 2025 expo in Munich could redefine the future of internal combustion engines. The German-Swiss technology group Liebherr presented a revolutionary engine that runs on ammonia — not petrol,
A Year After the Trump Assassination Attempt: Senate Report Reveals ‘Failure on All Levels’
One year has passed since a chilling assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The event, which took place on July 13, 2024, revealed a shocking breakdown
Iron ore vs AUKUS: Albanese courts $120 billion China trade while walking US defence tightrope.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing his six-day official visit to China, where Australia’s $120 billion iron ore trade is front and centre — but concerns over defence obligations to the US are never far
Australia backs ‘status quo’ amid US pressure on Taiwan
In a move that highlights the delicate balance of international relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his government’s stance on Taiwan amidst increasing pressure from the United States. During a visit to Shanghai,
Turkish Cypriots turn against Turkey – Call on President Christodoulides to take Ankara to The Hague
In an unprecedented move, a group of Turkish Cypriots has handed a formal letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, urging him to file a case against Turkey at the International
Albanese to raise “full range of issues” in high-stakes China trip
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is embarking on a politically delicate six-day mission to China, vowing to raise the “full range of issues” troubling the bilateral relationship. From the unjust jailing of Australian academic Dr.
