Australia
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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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Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year
Multiple states and territories are set to swelter into the new year as a heatwave grips much of northern Australia. Parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia have …
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Australians set to celebrate the start of the new year
Australians are gearing up to ring in the new year with multiple celebrations across capital cities and regional towns alike. After a year characterised by cost of living pressures, more …
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Melbourne Assange conference to follow UK court hearing
A conference on the plight of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been scheduled for March next year with a notable Greek presence. Moderating the event will be journalist and former …
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Australia’s most expensive cities for petrol revealed
Australian motorists are copping the cost of volatile world oil prices, but relief could be in sight. Drivers in Brisbane bore the brunt of record petrol prices this year with …
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Australia readies to welcome in the new year
New Year’s Eve revellers across Australia are preparing to farewell 2023 with multiple cities set to sparkle with fireworks, light shows and illuminations. More Australians say they hope to welcome …