Australia
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Three dead in ‘unsurvivable’ midair plane collision
Three people are dead after the light planes they were travelling in collided midair over Sydney’s southwest, with first responders describing the incident as “unsurvivable”. Emergency crews responded to reports …
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Freedom of speech or public harm? Australia’s new disinformation and misinformation Bill sparks debate
The proposed misinformation and disinformation Bill spearheaded by communications minister Michelle Rowland has sparked intense debate among those in the political, cultural, and media beltway. However, most Australians have not …
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Premier Jacinta Allan unveils ambitious housing reforms
In a significant announcement at a Melbourne Press Club lunch, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan revealed her government’s bold new plan to make housing more accessible, particularly for younger generations. The …
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Motion to recognise genocide of Armenians, Greeks, and Assyrians expected to be pulled
The proposed motion to recognise the Genocide of Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, expected to be tabled in the Victorian Parliament on October 29 by Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam, is …
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Greek community calls on Victorian parliament to acknowledge genocides
In a wave of letters, Greek community organisations in Victoria have been urging the state parliament to support a motion recognising the genocides of Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks by the …
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‘Beyond belief’: millions wrongly hit with payment fees
People paying parking fines, renewing registrations and conducting millions of other government transactions have been illegally overcharged for eight years. An estimated $144 million in merchant fees were unlawfully charged …
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Police and family seek help in finding missing woman Isla Bell
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Isla Bell. The 20-year-old, was last seen leaving her home address in Brunswick on October 4 at about 6pm. …
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‘Welcome to Gadigal land’: elders greet King in Sydney
King Charles has been greeted by Indigenous dancers and a meal of kangaroo pies during a visit to inner-city Sydney on the final full day of his brief royal tour. …
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‘Not our king’: Indigenous senator disrupts royal visit
Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has disrupted a parliamentary reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla by telling the monarch he is not her king. “You are not our king. You …
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Greek organisations urge Victorian politicians to support motion on Greek, Assyrian, and Armenian Genocides
Following the recent publication of Neos Kosmos‘s article, ‘Hope for Justice: Armenian, Greek, and Assyrian Genocides – a Chance for Historic Recognition in Victoria‘, various community organisations have sent letters …