
Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister

Greg Hunt plays down impact of NZ case on travel bubble
The Health Minister has responded to a COVID-19 case in New Zealand and its potential impact on the trans-Tasman travel bubble. The trans-Tasman travel bubble will not be derailed despite New Zealand suffering a COVID-19

The coming Greater Depression of the 2020s
While there is never a good time for a pandemic, the COVID-19 crisis has arrived at a particularly bad moment for the global economy. The world has long been drifting into a perfect storm of

Australia’s post-war recovery program provides a direction as to how to get out of this
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads around the world, wartime metaphors abound. And, with what amounts to a war economy now in place, attention has inevitably turned to post-war reconstruction. It is self-evident that, without any

CORONOAVIRUS CLOSURES: Everything that will shut from midnight tonight
Australians will face even tighter restrictions on daily life as the country grapples with the an upturn (that will peak sometime inn April or May) in coronavirus cases. An expanded list of businesses will be

What coronavirus has done or could do to your super — and why you shouldn’t panic
Watching the stock market nosedive and freaking out about what it’s doing to your super? Superannuation analyst SuperRatings has a message for you — don’t panic. “It is putting pressure on super,” said SuperRatings CEO

Encyclical from his Eminence Archbishop Makarios regarding the COVID-19 (Corona-Virus)
Επίσημη θέση για το ζήτημα του εκκλησιασμού των πιστών ενόσω βρίσκεται σε εξέλιξη ο Κορωνοϊός πήρε ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αυσραλίας κ. Μακάριος με σχετική εγκύκλιό του By God’s mercy, Archbishop of the Most Holy Archdiocese of

Greece’s political crisis intensifies amid scandal storm
A society at boiling point amid daily scandals and misuse of public funds – growing calls for immediate elections, as the public dismisses manipulated polling Greek society is increasingly on edge, with daily scandals and the alleged misuse of public funds fuelling public anger. Greece’s political crisis intensifies amid scandal

Premier of Victoria extends invitation to Greek Prime Minister for 2025 visit
In a recent meeting between the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Bill Papastergiadis OAM, and the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan, along with Greek MPs, Premier Allan expressed the significance of having

October 28th, 1940 “Oxi Day”. What is it all about and why is it so important?
October 28th, 1940, Oxi Day, a Greek National Holiday, is celebrated on October 28th by military and student parades across the country. What is it all about and why is it so important? Every year

Mimis Plessas, the great composer, passes away at age 100
The celebrated composer Mimis Plessas has passed away just one week shy of his 100th birthday. The news was announced by his wife, Loukila Carrer Plessas, in a heartfelt message: “You will not be by

Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias, a Greek statesman
He was born in Corfu, then part of the Venetian Republic, and came from an aristocratic family with roots in Epirus. He initially studied medicine (which he practiced in Corfu, often offering his services, often

Shock at Herodion: Marinella Collapses on Stage – Watch the Shocking Video
The great Greek singer Marinella collapsed on stage during a concert at the Herodion. The beloved artist lost consciousness while singing. Announcement from the Production Company: “Due to Marinella’s sudden illness, today’s concert at the

Mitsotakis at the UN Summit on the “Future”: Global Threats Require Global Solutions
At the plenary session of the UN Summit on the “Future,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that “there are global threats that require global solutions.” Speaking in the General Assembly Hall of the United

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 resume while diplomatic efforts proceed. Ceasefire Deal and Strait of Hormuz Reopening The agreement includes

Trump vows to continue Iran offensive “with full force” until all U.S. objectives are achieved
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to continue military operations against Iran “with full force” until all American strategic objectives are fulfilled, warning that Washington will avenge the deaths of American service members and deliver

Nicosia denies interception of Iranian missiles allegedly heading toward Cyprus
The Cypriot government has firmly denied reports that Iranian missiles were launched toward Cyprus and subsequently intercepted, following earlier statements by the United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary that suggested two projectiles had been fired in the

Iranian government confirms death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei – 40 days of public mourning declared
Iranian state and semi-official media confirmed early Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a strike in Tehran, marking a historic turning point for the Islamic Republic. The Iranian government subsequently declared

Emergency security measures at Souda Bay base following Iranian threats against U.S. installations
March 1, 2026 Emergency security protocols have been activated at the strategically significant Souda Bay military base in Crete following a formal statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which declared that all American

Middle East on the brink: Conflicting reports over Khamenei’s fate as US–Israel strikes ignite regional escalation
The Middle East has entered a period of acute military escalation following large-scale joint strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets early Saturday, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region

Albanese backs US action against Iran, labels regime ‘without legitimacy’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared that Australia supports United States efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, following the launch of American and Israeli military strikes against Iranian targets ordered by US

