Coalition chaos deepens as Jane Hume attacks Sussan Ley amid polling collapse and leadership unrest
The federal Coalition has plunged deeper into crisis as dumped frontbencher Jane Hume delivered a blistering assessment of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, declaring the party was “running out of time” as catastrophic polling and internal
Infectious measles warning issued for various sites around Melbourne
A measles warning has been issued after three recent cases were reported across a series of public sites in Melbourne. There have been nine new cases of measles in Victoria over the past fortnight. A
Sydney workers evacuated as smoke triggers alarms at offices, train stations
A thick blanket of smoke has blanketed on Sydney triggering smoke alarms and forcing the cancellation of outdoor events. Smoke alarms are going off in Sydney office buildings and train stations as the air quality
Mental health, environment top concerns for young Australians
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey Report 2019 has found that mental health weighs as the most pressing issue for Australia’s young people, closely followed by climate change. Australia’s youth now consider the environment the second most
Mystery Lotto winner set to be instant millionaire
A resident or visitor of a Victorian city became an overnight millionaire after winning the division one prize in the TattsLotto draw last month – but they don’t know it yet. The mystery winner bought
HACCI Excellence Awards Winners 2019
It was a night of glamour, elegance, joy and excellence at the magnificent Plaza Ballroom, as HACCI celebrated the best and brightest of the Hellenic-Australian community at its annual Gala Ball, on Friday 15 November.
‘Malicious, reckless’ acts may have started Sunshine Coast blazes
A fire that’s destroyed homes and forced hundreds of evacuations on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast may have been deliberately lit. Malicious behaviour may have contributed to the bushfire emergency across Queensland amid fears a destructive Sunshine
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
4.4 Magnitude earthquake strikes off Amorgos coast – no damage reported
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Amorgos in the early hours of Thursday, sparking concern among residents but causing no reported damage or injuries. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the
Oropos fire: Fierce overnight battle with flames – improvement in Asprochori, concerns shift to Sykamino
A large wildfire continues to burn in the Oropos region of Attica, with two active fronts threatening local communities. One front is advancing toward Asprochori and the other toward Sykamino, where the situation is currently
Greece Plans Detention Centres in Crete After Diplomatic Rift with Libya
Following a diplomatic incident in Benghazi that saw Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar expel a European migration delegation, the Greek government is preparing a new wave of strict measures to stop migrant arrivals from Libya to
Mitsotakis knew everything about the OPEKEPE scandal
“We failed. Trading for a few votes is unacceptable.” Mitsotakis knew everything about the OPEKEPE scandal. There are more scandals, at least two more to be revealed, and there are elections on the horizon as
Greek Security Council (KYSEA) convenes amid Middle East tensions – Athens evaluates risks to stability and national interests
Greece’s top security body, the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA), is convening in an extraordinary meeting today at 12:00 PM, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in response to rising geopolitical tensions
Greece deploys drones to monitor beaches after 3,000 complaints over Illegal sunbeds
Greek authorities are launching a new aerial monitoring initiative, deploying drones to surveil beaches across the country following a surge of over 3,000 public complaints regarding unlawful occupation of coastal space, unauthorized sunbeds, and restricted
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
Trump’s Controversial Plan: Expulsion of Palestinians and a “Mediterranean Riviera” in Gaza
A highly controversial and alarming plan for the future of the Gaza Strip appears to be under consideration by the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump. According to a Washington Post report, the proposal—titled “Gaza
‘Jewish Artists for Palestine’ disrupt Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall
A group called Jewish Artists for Palestine disrupted the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in London, protesting against “Zionist funding, censorship,” and the treatment of Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham. The interruption occurred Friday night (Saturday AEST)
Netanyahu: Israel discusses demilitarised zone in southern Syria and humanitarian corridor for Druze
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is currently in talks to establish a demilitarised zone in southern Syria and a humanitarian corridor to support the Druze minority in the region. The statement was
Maduro: No chance of U.S. invasion in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has firmly ruled out any possibility of a U.S. military invasion or regime change in his country, despite the recent deployment of American warships in the Caribbean. Maduro declared that Venezuela
NATO: All member countries to meet 2% of GDP defense spending target this year – Expansion plan up to 2035
All 32 NATO member countries are set to meet the long-standing target of allocating at least 2% of their GDP to defense this year, according to new figures released in Brussels. This goal was established
Ukraine thriller continues – Trump: “In two weeks we’ll know if peace is possible”
The war in Ukraine, now over three and a half years ongoing, remains at a critical juncture. Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues diplomatic efforts to arrange a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and
