Australia
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Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season
Another COVID-19 wave is making its way through the community, with Australians being advised to test and rest at home if they’re feeling unwell this festive season. Chief medical officer …
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Culture of fear in Victoria’s public service exposed
THE INVESTIGATION * The Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass investigated claims of alleged politicisation of the public sector after the upper house passed a motion asking for the inquiry, pushed by …
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Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou nominated for Crikey Person of the Year
Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou has earned a nomination for Crikey Person of the Year, recognising her courage, as well as several other politicians, for standing with the Greens in the …
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Australians feeling mental toll of financial stressors
Financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living are having an extreme impact on the mental health of many Australians as the end of the year approaches. A survey …
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National cabinet reaches deals on health and disability
KEY DECISIONS OUT OF NATIONAL CABINET * $1.2 billion package of Strengthening Medicare measures to take pressure off hospitals, including a boost to urgent care clinics * Commonwealth to increase …
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Moray & Agnew earns top accolades in Doyle’s Guide
Partner Bill Papastergiadis OAM the Melbourne Managing Partner in Moray & Agnew is chuffed and rightly so. The international guide to law firms, Doyle’s Guide, has recognised Moray & Agnew …
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ABC draws ire from Greek Community over use of outdated ‘Elgin Marbles’ term in coverage
ABC has riled the Greek community after a morning news report called the Parthenon Sculptures, by their outdated name “Elgin” Marbles. The report was on the dispute between British Prime …
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Victorian Government and emergency services looking to help multicultural communities be safe this summer
Neos Kosmos were invited by the Victoria State Government on Tuesday, December 5, to a roundtable discussion about helping multicultural Victorians plan for emergencies, ahead of what is expected to …
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Andrew Jackomos included in pioneering treaty authority between the state and Indigenous groups
In a historic move, Greek-Indigenous Andrew Jackomos, Victoria’s inaugural Aboriginal children’s commissioner, has been appointed as one of five distinguished members to a groundbreaking treaty authority. This unique body is …
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Wrongly labelled ‘dairy free’ tzatziki recalled from shelves at Coles, IGA and other retailers
Food safety authorities in Australia have issued a warning of potential health risk associated with an incorrectly labelled Greek tzatziki product. Manufacturing and distributing company Quality Food World Pty Ltd …