Australia
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Social media under scrutiny as Australia prepares probe
Australia’s democracy and public safety is being threatened by social media, the communications minister says, and the government must examine platforms’ impacts if it is to keep them in check. …
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The architect behind Australia’s next most expensive home
Notable architect Alexander Tzannes is in line to see a home he designed attract major attention, with it slated to become the most expensive home in Australia at an expected …
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Cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’
The Western Australian government will stump up an extra $762 million to help families battling with the soaring cost-of-living. Handing down its eighth budget, the Labor government said it was …
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Banking on economic growth to fix Victoria’s debt in a budget
Victorian Budget 2024-2025 Take-a-ways – $400 school saving bonus for state school students – $11 million for community language schools – $8 million to deliver multicultural festivals and events – No changes to Land …
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Former couple in dispute over $100,000 ring and gifts amidst allegations of infidelity and abuse
A former couple are battling it out over ownership of an engagement ring, and unless they come to settle their dispute, they will find themselves in the County Court of …
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73-year-old Greek Australian woman dies after she was struck by car in Oakleigh
An elderly Greek Australian woman has died in hospital after she was hit by a car in Oakleigh over the weekend. According to Victoria Police, Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives …
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Scissor wielding man arrested near Greek Orthodox church on Friday night
While parishioners gathered outside a Greek Orthodox church in Thornbury on Friday, it is alleged that a man armed with scissors caused a scene. Eyewitnesses said the man was allegedly …
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Police seek public assistance to locate Michael Krassos
Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Krassos, aged 36, for contravening his community correction order. The police are seeking the public’s help in locating him. Described …
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Parents to bank $400 bonus in Victorian family budget
Victorian parents of school-aged children will get a $400 bonus as part of the state’s budget aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families. More than 700,000 students will benefit from …
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‘Under the pump’: expenses help for battling families
Australians doing it tough can expect extra cost-of-living support in the federal budget. The well-flagged tax cut relief under the reworked stage three package will be the primary source of …