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Elective surgery target slashed by Victorian government

A key target for 240,000 Victorians to go under the knife for elective surgery each year is no more, with the state government quietly moving the goal-posts. In 2022, the …

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‘Autopilot’ hit-run driver who injured Greek Australian nurse sentenced to nine months

A woman who lied to police about her Tesla being on autopilot when she hit a pedestrian has been sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment. Sakshi Agrawal struck 26-year-old nurse Nicole …

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Billions for homes offers ‘life-changing’ support

Funds to address the housing crisis will make a life-changing difference for people desperately in need of accommodation, according to housing campaigners who have welcomed the news of a multi-billion …

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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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