New Left and Plefsi Eleftherias say No to the acquisition of a fourth Belharra Frigate

3 October, 2025

They have submitted a request for a roll-call vote on the ratification of the agreement for the acquisition of a fourth Belharra frigate and the upgrade of the existing ones. The parliamentary groups of New Left and Plefsi Eleftherias expressed their disagreement…

AUSTRALIA

Melbourne launches new flood risk register – hundreds of thousands of homes to receive climate hazard rating

3 October, 2025

In a landmark shift for urban planning and climate adaptation, Melbourne Water has unveiled a new flood risk register that will classify hundreds of thousands of homes across the city into six hazard categories (1–6). The register, the first of its kind…

AUSTRALIA

Teenage volunteer firefighter charged with arson in Western Sydney – faces multiple serious offences

3 October, 2025

A shocking case has emerged in New South Wales, where a 17-year-old volunteer firefighter has been charged with deliberately lighting bushfires across western Sydney. The teenager was arrested early Wednesday in the Lower Blue Mountains following a months-long investigation by Strike Force…

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

ATO 2024/25 Tax Deadline: What Australians must do before October 31 to avoid penalties

3 October, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers that the deadline for filing 2024-2025 tax returns is Friday, October 31, 2025. Australians who miss the date could face penalties and fines, officials have warned. When is the deadline? If you’re lodging your…

WORLD

Earthquake disaster in the Philippines: 6.9 magnitude quake kills 72, destroys buildings and bridges

2 October, 2025

A devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Cebu in the Philippines on Tuesday, September 30, leaving behind a trail of destruction and grief. Officials confirmed at least 72 dead and 294 injured, as buildings collapsed, bridges crumbled, and power outages…

GREECE·WORLD

Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence

2 October, 2025

Greece is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from NATO allies to increase its military assistance to Ukraine, with the focus now shifting to the possible transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets — a move Athens firmly rejects, citing national security concerns and regional…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition

2 October, 2025

Oxford University Chancellor Lord William Hague has praised Australia’s “bold and responsible” move to ban social media for children under 16, calling it a landmark step in protecting young people’s mental health and civic integrity. Speaking at the Britain-Australia Society’s President’s Reception…

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New Left and Plefsi Eleftherias say No to the acquisition of a fourth Belharra Frigate

Melbourne launches new flood risk register – hundreds of thousands of homes to receive climate hazard rating

Teenage volunteer firefighter charged with arson in Western Sydney – faces multiple serious offences

ATO 2024/25 Tax Deadline: What Australians must do before October 31 to avoid penalties

Earthquake disaster in the Philippines: 6.9 magnitude quake kills 72, destroys buildings and bridges

Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence

Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition

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