Tensions mount as Trump announces aid to Ukraine, warns against strikes on Moscow

16 July, 2025

Kyiv remains on edge as former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcements of sweeping military support to Ukraine are overshadowed by ambiguity and caution. While Trump pledged a multibillion-dollar aid package that includes long-range missile systems and defensive weaponry, the details remain unclear…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Tip-off leads to major 3D-printed gun and drug bust in Melbourne’s south-east

16 July, 2025

A 30-year-old man has been charged with over 27 serious offences following a major police bust in Melbourne’s south-east, where authorities uncovered a cache of illegal firearms—including 3D-printed weapons—drugs, ammunition, and cash. The investigation was sparked by a tip-off in early July…

OPINION·POLITICS

Albanese walks a diplomatic tightrope as China trip reaches midway point

16 July, 2025

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaches the halfway mark of his six-day state visit to China this Wednesday, his diplomatic balancing act is becoming clearer. While media coverage has focused on trade wins and warm public welcomes, the deeper, more sensitive issues…

VICTORIA

Melbourne Lord Mayor and councillors embark on costly Asia trip funded by ratepayers

16 July, 2025

The business trip to Asia has sparked criticism regarding the cost and its necessity. Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Nick Reece, along with three City of Melbourne councillors, will fly business class to Asia as part of a business delegation at an estimated cost…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Anthony Albanese commits to reviewing Australia-China Free Trade Agreement during Beijing visit

16 July, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to reviewing Australia’s free trade agreement with China as part of a series of deals signed during his official trade visit to Beijing. The Prime Minister signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with his Chinese counterpart…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Taxi drivers win $271.8 million settlement in landmark Uber case

16 July, 2025

Thousands of Australian cabbies and hire-car operators to receive compensation after years-long battle against Uber’s disruptive market entry. In a historic legal victory, taxi and hire-car drivers and owners across Australia are set to share in a monumental $271.8 million compensation package,…

AUSTRALIA

Debate erupts over antisemitism laws as Senator Paterson rejects legislation push

15 July, 2025

Liberal Senator James Paterson has warned against legislating the definition of antisemitism in Australia, arguing that doing so could jeopardize the nation’s long-standing protections for freedom of speech. His comments follow the release of a new report from Special Envoy Jillian Segal,…

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Tensions mount as Trump announces aid to Ukraine, warns against strikes on Moscow

Tip-off leads to major 3D-printed gun and drug bust in Melbourne’s south-east

Albanese walks a diplomatic tightrope as China trip reaches midway point

Melbourne Lord Mayor and councillors embark on costly Asia trip funded by ratepayers

Anthony Albanese commits to reviewing Australia-China Free Trade Agreement during Beijing visit

Taxi drivers win $271.8 million settlement in landmark Uber case

Debate erupts over antisemitism laws as Senator Paterson rejects legislation push

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