Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

29 June, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the killing of a founding member of Hamas and one of the chief architects of the October 7 massacre during a targeted airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Hakeem al-Issa, who served as Chief of the…

GREECE

Athens fires back at Ankara over East Med dispute: “Turkey cannot lecture others on International Law”

29 June, 2025

Greece has issued a stern diplomatic response to fresh accusations from Turkey regarding its stance on the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime agreement. The Greek Foreign Ministry, through diplomatic sources, denounced Turkey’s latest comments as “incompatible with international law and good neighborly relations.” The…

VICTORIA

Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop to slash commute times

29 June, 2025

Melbourne commuters stand to gain major time savings once the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East) opens, with new modelling revealing up to 40 minutes saved on certain routes. The SRL East, a 26-kilometre underground rail line from Cheltenham to…

VICTORIA

Victoria’s $100M Speed Camera Sting: Calls grow to cut limits to 30km/h

29 June, 2025

Drivers in Victoria are paying a high price for speeding in 40km/h zones, with just five key safety cameras generating over $85 million in fines from June 2024 to June 2025. The top earner, a camera at the intersection of Flinders Street…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Trump turns up the heat: Australia pressured to boost defence spending or face trade penalties

27 June, 2025

The Trump administration is putting mounting pressure on Australia to drastically increase its defence spending, aligning with NATO’s new benchmark of 5% of GDP. While NATO allies recently accepted this demand, Australia is resisting calls to push its military budget beyond its…

VICTORIA

Mike Bush sworn in as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner amid crisis of confidence

27 June, 2025

Mike Bush has officially taken the reins as Victoria Police’s new Chief Commissioner, stepping into the top role during one of the force’s most turbulent periods. The New Zealand police veteran, who served as the Commissioner of the NZ Police from 2014…

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Sussan Ley Vows to Boost Female Representation in Liberal Party Amid Quota Debate

27 June, 2025

Sussan Ley, newly elected leader of the federal Liberal Party, has pledged to increase the number of women within the party’s ranks, acknowledging a deepening gender divide that contributed to the Coalition’s landslide defeat at the recent federal election. Speaking on the…

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Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Athens fires back at Ankara over East Med dispute: “Turkey cannot lecture others on International Law”

Melbourne’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop to slash commute times

Victoria’s $100M Speed Camera Sting: Calls grow to cut limits to 30km/h

Trump turns up the heat: Australia pressured to boost defence spending or face trade penalties

Mike Bush sworn in as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner amid crisis of confidence

Sussan Ley Vows to Boost Female Representation in Liberal Party Amid Quota Debate

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