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Greek-Australian man accused of stabbing spree refuses to come to court

An accused serial stabber who randomly attacked five people over the weekend has refused to face court or speak to anyone since being thrown behind bars. Christopher Raftopoulos, 31, is …

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Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again

Rain records have been smashed with a Victorian town recording three months worth of rain in 24 hours, as other regional areas are ordered to evacuate rapidly rising floodwaters. People …

Adelaide’s Greek Community celebrates Epiphany with Blessing of the Waters

Adelaide’s Hellenes gathered at the Henley Beach Foreshore yesterday, January 7, to share in the 2024 Henley Beach Greek Festival and Blessing of the Waters by the Greek Orthodox Community …

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Victoria, SA and southern NSW brace for flooding rain

Victoria, South Australia and southern NSW are set for their turn of bucketing rain and flash flooding as the wet summer continues across Australia’s east coast. Swathes of Victoria have …

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Accused murderer of Spiro Filidis laughs as he faces court over death

A Melbourne man charged over the murder of Spiros Triandafilidis, 46, earlier this week has laughed as he faced court for the offending. An accused murderer has laughed while facing …

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Senseless stabbing claims life of disabled Greek Australian

In a shocking incident in Melbourne’s Hampton East, Spiros Filidis, a 46-year-old man with an intellectual disability, was allegedly stabbed to death in a random attack. The incident occurred as …

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12-year-old Izzy wins the world’s first coin of 2024

While others were likely still reeling from celebrating on New Year’s Eve the night before, hundreds were up early at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. Why were they there? …

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Storm to leave Victorian homes without power overnight

Thousands of Victorian homes could be left without power overnight as a wild thunderstorm sweeps across the state. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued on Tuesday afternoon for Bendigo, …

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Six Greek Australians listed among SA’s 50 most influential people

As 2023 drew to a close, The Advertiser named at least six Greek Australians in its annual Power 50 rankings list for South Australia’s most powerful and influential people. Theo …

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New Year’s Eve party over, now what’s in store for 2024

Crowds crammed vantage points for Sydney Harbour’s world-renowned pyrotechnics as revellers around the nation saw in the new leap year with traditional glee. Victorians partied hard to usher in a …

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