Australia
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Flora Socratous, still suffering after home invasion says ‘enough is enough’
A much-anticipated bail review has been fast-tracked in Victoria as state attorney-general is called on to tackle the crime crisis. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan tasked Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Police …
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Thousands in dark, SES in overdrive as Alfred closes in
Tens of thousands of homes have lost power or are in need of urgent assistance as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. Wild winds and heavy rain are expected to intensify on …
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Greek Australian women address domestic violence crisis head-on
Australia is facing a crisis of domestic and sexual violence — the number of women killed by an intimate partner reached a record high in 2024—an alarming average of two …
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Gender inequality in domestic work and family care: A 20-year study
A new study reveals persistent gender disparities in unpaid domestic work and caregiving responsibilities, despite advances in women’s participation in the workforce. While women today are excelling in education, career, …
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Millions brace for later arrival of Cyclone Alfred
Residents threatened by Tropical Cyclone Alfred now have extra time to prepare, with the category two system expected to cross the Australian coast from Friday afternoon. The centre of the …
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NSW government subcontractor collapses with millons in tax debt
A Greek Australian led Sydney subcontractor that works on major NSW government jobs has collapsed. According to AFR, M2 Sustainable Services trading as Metsquare 2, whose director is eco-tech investor …
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West Gate freeway crash causes major delays, motorcyclist in critical condition
A serious crash on Melbourne’s West Gate Freeway at Spotswood caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday, with one motorcyclist left fighting for life and another injured. The incident occurred around …
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Victoria takes a stand: Premier and Lord Mayor demand UK return Parthenon Sculptures
The British government has been put on notice by Victoria’s politicians, with Premier Jacinta Allan and Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece demanding the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. …
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Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states
A deadly mosquito-borne virus is spreading across three states, with a second confirmed case identified in Victoria. Japanese encephalitis has infected a second northern Victorian resident this mosquito season, Chief …
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‘Out of time’: ex-Test spinner’s panic after coke deal
Stuart MacGill told his drug dealer “I’m out of time” hours before the ex-Test spinner was kidnapped over a $660,000 cocaine deal that went sour, a jury has heard. The …