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John Hatzistergos takes over as ICAC chief commissioner in NSW
New South Wales’ former Attorney-General John Hatzistergos has been selected as the new chief commissioner for the state’s under-fire Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) which is undergoing major changes. A …
Greek Australian elevated to cabinet in Victorian government
Steve Dimopoulos is Victoria’s new minister for tourism, sport, major events, and creative industries. His elevation to cabinet in the Dan Andrews’ Labor government came after the exodus of five …
Adelaide fruit and veg seller’s online rant against price gauging draws media attention
Some of the media have labelled John Kapiris of Adelaide a “foul-mouthed fruiterer” for his latest online guerrilla-advertising post with a telling message in which he uses choice, fruity language …
Anthony Albanese and Kyriakos Mitsotakis meet for the first time during Madrid NATO Summit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday (local time) during the NATO Summit in Madrid. The two leaders spoke about the strong relationship …
THI Australia announces Nikos Dendias as guest speaker for its 5th ‘In Conversation’ live-webinar
Mr Nikos Dendias, Greece’s minister for foreign affairs will present at the 5th Digital Conversation Series, in a live-webinar hosted by The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THI). “We are delighted and …
Iranian refugee on Lesvos island excels in Panhellenic Exams
The Panhellenic Exams reported an ‘example of strength and determination’ from Lesvos, Greece. A young Iranian man, Kouros Durmohamadi Bagi, excelled his Model High School exams and hopes to secure …
Young Greek dancers wow crowds at the Sydney Children’s Festival alongside diverse groups of performers
Children from across Sydney, representing communities from all over the world, came back for the Childen’s Festival after a two and a half year hiatus due to COVID. Children, as …
Albanese invites Mitsotakis to visit Australia
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, has invited Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit Australia. The invitation was extended during a dinner hosted at the NATO Summit in Madrid, where …
International Summer University’s minutes on ‘Greek Language, Culture and Media’ published
A volume of proceedings of the 7th International Summer University Greek Language, Culture and Media in Hydra was published in Sydney, Australia. The publication is entitled Language and Freedom of …
Australians mourn the passing of horse-racing great Nick Moraitis
Tributes have been pouring in following the death on Monday of Nick Moraitis, a pioneering businessman who was also one of Australia’s most successful and popular racehorse owners. He was …