Melbourne celebrates historic opening of $15.5bn Metro Tunnel as thousands rush for first ride

30 November, 2025

Melbourne has marked a defining moment in its transport history with the official opening of the $15.5bn Metro Tunnel — the largest overhaul of Victoria’s rail network in four decades. Excited passengers, rail enthusiasts and families gathered before dawn on Sunday to…

AUSTRALIA

Australia unwittingly buys nearly $1bn in fuel linked to Russian oil, analysis shows

29 November, 2025

Australia has unknowingly helped funnel close to $1 billion into refineries processing Russian crude oil, according to new sector analysis revealing the extent to which imported fuel is tied to Moscow’s war economy. Data from the Centre for Research on Energy and…

AUSTRALIA

Liberal MP Roma Britnell walks out of parliamentary hearing over missing data on pregnancies and STIs in state care

29 November, 2025

A tense parliamentary hearing erupted into open frustration on Friday after Liberal MP Roma Britnell stormed out, accusing senior Victorian bureaucrats of repeatedly refusing to supply critical data about the wellbeing of children in state care. Britnell, the newly appointed deputy chair…

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George Kapiniaris’ second chance: A golden ticket for our beloved Greek-Australian icon

29 November, 2025

For more than four decades, George Kapiniaris has been part of the soundtrack of Greek-Australian life. From Acropolis Now to Wogs Out of Work, from packed theatres to suburban comedy nights, he has given our community a voice, a laugh, and –…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Global Airbus warning grounds Jetstar A320 flights, causes widespread travel disruption

29 November, 2025

A major global aviation alert has triggered significant travel chaos, with Jetstar confirming that several of its Airbus A320 aircraft are currently unable to depart due to a critical software issue affecting thousands of jets worldwide. Airbus, one of the world’s largest…

WORLD

Israel breaks up Turkish-linked network smuggling arms and funds to West Bank

28 November, 2025

Israel breaks up Turkish-linked network smuggling arms and funds to West Bank, uncovering what officials describe as one of the most significant counter-terrorism operations of 2025. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Israel Police jointly dismantled a network accused of transferring…

VICTORIA

Melbourne braces for violent weekend protests as police prepare major CBD operation

28 November, 2025

Victoria Police are preparing one of their largest public-order operations of the year as Melbourne braces for a potentially violent protest clash in the CBD this Sunday. Officers say they “have no choice” but to heavily saturate the city with police resources…

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Melbourne celebrates historic opening of $15.5bn Metro Tunnel as thousands rush for first ride

Australia unwittingly buys nearly $1bn in fuel linked to Russian oil, analysis shows

Liberal MP Roma Britnell walks out of parliamentary hearing over missing data on pregnancies and STIs in state care

George Kapiniaris’ second chance: A golden ticket for our beloved Greek-Australian icon

Global Airbus warning grounds Jetstar A320 flights, causes widespread travel disruption

Israel breaks up Turkish-linked network smuggling arms and funds to West Bank

Melbourne braces for violent weekend protests as police prepare major CBD operation

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