Australia
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Controversial UN Rapporteur calls Australia ‘complicit’ in Israel-Gaza war and is accused of bias by Australian Jewish community
A visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur from the Palestinian territories, has called for an embargo on arms supply to the Israel-Hamas war, singling out Australia as “complicit.” Francesca Albanese, the …
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Greek-led recycling business in Melbourne changes hands
Six years after establishing a 150-acre resource recovery site in Melbourne’s north, Greek-led business Repurpose It changes ownership. Announcing the sale to infrastructure investment manager Palisade Impact, co-founder George Hatzimanolis …
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Man dies in custody following police negotiation in Reservoir
A man has died in police custody following a stand-off with officers in Melbourne. Police arrived at a home on Boldrewood Parade in Reservoir following reports of a man threatening …
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Fallen recognised around Australia on Remembrance Day
Thousands are gathering across the country to remember the more than 100,000 Australians who have died at war and in peacekeeping operations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among those attending …
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Merri-bek council to fly Palestinian flag amidst heightened tensions
Merri-bek council have voted in favour of a motion to fly the Palestinian territories’ flag amidst the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, in a motion supported by …
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Optus dials up bid to mend frayed customer relations
Optus is picking up the shattered remains of customers’ confidence as it faces the fall out from its second major crisis in 18 months. The telecommunications giant suffered a 12-hour …
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Giles: Ethnic media’s ‘critical’ role, language preservation, aged care and… Ange
The vocal support for the Greek language, aged care workers, multicultural media and South Melbourne football icons were expressed by the nation’s multicultural minister on Thursday. The Albanese government stated …
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Sydney mayor and ex-Labor candidate found corrupt
A long-time Sydney mayor who was once the Labor candidate for a marginal federal seat has been found corrupt by an independent watchdog. City of Canada Bay Council mayor Angelo …
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Sophie Cotsis reveals NSW government’s intention to ban silica engineered stone if national agreement is not met
NSW Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis has confirmed the government will consider a statewide ban on silica engineered stone if no consensus is reached on a national level at an …
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Alleged Greek Australian Neo-Nazi faces court for threats against Senator Thorpe
The Herald Sun reported that a former young Liberal turned neo-Nazi has “fronted court” accused of creating and publishing a video that included “threats of violence” against Senator Lidia Thorpe. …