Negative gearing reforms back on agenda as budget pressures mount
Negative gearing has once again returned to the centre of Australia’s housing and tax debate, with the federal government actively considering changes ahead of the May budget. The discussion reflects growing pressure to address housing
Hate speech and extremism laws pass Parliament as three Nationals defy Coalition line
Australia’s Parliament has passed new hate speech and extremism legislation following an early recall prompted by the Bondi terror attack, marking a significant moment for national security lawmaking—and exposing fresh fractures within the Coalition. The
One Nation gains ground as voters turn away from major parties over immigration and crime
Support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has surged dramatically, with new polling showing the minor party drawing voters away from both Labor and the Coalition amid growing concern over immigration levels, crime and social cohesion.
Neo-Nazi group NSN disbanded ahead of Labor’s Hate Crime Laws
Thomas Sewell, the former leader of Australia’s National Socialist Network (NSN), has announced that the neo-Nazi organisation has formally disbanded, warning followers to limit their interactions to avoid legal consequences under new federal hate group
‘Now or never’: Albanese warns hate crime laws may be shelved if parliament fails to act
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a stark warning to Australians, declaring that his government’s hate crime and national security reforms may never return to parliament if they fail to pass this week. In an
Hate groups face ban, but government concedes extremism will remain in Australia
The federal government has conceded that proposed laws to ban extremist hate groups will not eliminate extremist ideology from Australia, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke acknowledging that most individuals holding such views are Australian
More than 200 potential terrorists living in Australia as intelligence agencies face mounting strain
More than 230 potential terrorists are currently living in Australia under deradicalisation and intervention programs, according to new figures released by the Department of Home Affairs, raising serious concerns about the capacity of national security
Greece must stand ready against Turkey’s revisionist ambitions
Greece must remain vigilant and fully prepared to counter any revisionist ambitions emanating from Turkey, particularly those that challenge sovereignty and stability in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Greece must stand ready against Turkey’s revisionist ambitions. In the face of rhetoric that seeks to redraw borders or question established international
Turkey sending fourth energy drill ship into Cyprus’ waters for oil exploration
Turkey has sent its fourth drilling ship to the eastern Mediterranean waters to participate in the exploration for natural gas and oil within the Cypriot maritime economic zones, defying European and international warnings. The Ministry
Mitsotakis govt announces measures to prevent another 2015-like migrant/refugee crisis
A recent spike in the number of landings of vessels carrying irregular migrants and would-be asylum seekers to a handful of eastern Aegean islands generated a Greek government reaction on Saturday, with a top defense
Greek FM summons Turkey’s Ambassador over mass migrants’ arrivals
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias summoned the Turkish ambassador to Athens in order to express Greece’s deep dissatisfaction over the increased influx of migrants from Turkey, that culminated with the unprecedented mass arrivals of more than
Major spike in number of illegal migrants, would-be asylum seekers landing in Lesvos last week
A significant spike in the number of small craft carrying third country nationals, mostly Afghans, to the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos (Mytilene) was recorded on Thursday, with no less than 13 flimsy inflatable vessels
Cosco-led Piraeus Port Authority submits revised master plan; worth 800 mln€
A revised master plan by the Cosco-managed Piraeus Port Authority was tabled on Friday for review by a shipping ministry ports committee in the coming period. The revised master plan, which according to the port
Mitsotakis to Observer: Athens will ask for loaning of Parthenon Marbles amid 2021 series of events
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to the “loaning” of the Parthenon Marbles – 14 friezes or metopes – from the British Museum in London to Greece on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of
Greece rejects Turkey’s “Straits” claim, defends Montreux Convention
At a UN Security Council meeting on maritime security, organised by Bahrain, Greece responded to remarks by Turkey’s permanent representative, Ahmet Yıldız, who referred to the “Turkish Straits.” “Turkey is making every effort to ensure the safe and free passage of vessels through these waterways. The transit regime through the
20 Turks arrested by Israeli commandos west of Crete, a message to Turkey
What Turkish media report: “The Global Flotilla issued a written statement regarding the attack by the Israeli military on the flotilla in international waters. The statement said that 21 vessels belonging to the flotilla are
US Candidate Mark Lynch vows to ban Turkish imports, force return of Hagia Sophia to Greek Orthodox Church
Charleston, SC — South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Mark Lynch launched a bold foreign policy pledge tied to one of Christianity’s most symbolic sites, promising sweeping economic sanctions on Turkey until the Hagia Sophia is
Gunfire at White House Correspondents’ dinner sparks evacuation of President Trump amid security breach investigation
A high-profile White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington descended into chaos on Sunday evening after an armed man opened fire near a security screening area inside the venue, triggering a full emergency evacuation of US
Orbán’s masterstroke leaves Brussels in checkmate
In a display of political manoeuvring so bold it borders on the theatrical, Viktor Orbán appeared to recognise early that the European Union, George Soros, Barack Obama and the wider globalist establishment were aligned against
The Battle of the Strait of Hormuz
For the past few hours, amid a howling south-westerly wind (gusts exceeding 50 mph), reflecting on the The Battle of the Strait of Hormuz and practical realities of the United States attempting to blockade all
Iran War Ceasefire: Hormuz Reopens as Two-Week Deal Halts Escalation
Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, guaranteeing safe maritime passage under coordination with its armed forces. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the arrangement would allow shipping traffic to
