Australia
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Warring crime groups behind spate of Vic arson attacks
Police are joining forces in a bid to stamp out warring organised crime syndicates behind a spate of arson attacks in Melbourne. The two criminal groups, believed to be linked …
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WA Police set $1 million reward for John Tzellaidis’ unsolved murder
The Western Australia Police are urging anyone with information on the murder of John Tzellaidis, a Greek migrant who went missing in 1978 in Dampier, to come forward in what …
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Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan
Australia’s first legislated suicide prevention plan will deliver specialised training and include a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. South Australia has launched the $1.5 million plan after …
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Young Greek-Aussies want to detox from screen time
VicHealth have released insights that reveals that young people are prepared to take a reality check to connect in-person and reduce screen time. Surveying 1000 Victorians aged 18-25, Vic Health …
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EU trade talks stall as Australia holds out for farmers
Australia remains committed to striking a free trade deal with the European Union, despite hurdles in talks over access for farm exports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been holding talks …
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Deadline looms to destroy COVID-19 vaccination data
Employers have 30 days to destroy Victorians’ COVID-19 vaccination data after the expiration of regulations introduced during the pandemic. The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations came into …
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Court hearing to conclude on sexual touching allegations against priest of NSW Greek church
A court hearing on charges of nine counts of aggravated sexual touching against a Greek Orthodox priest in NSW is set to conclude today, Wednesday 12 July. Father Mario “George” …
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Vic gastro superbug case rise sparks public warning
Cases of a gastro superbug are rising in Victoria, prompting a warning from the state’s public health chief. Outgoing Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton on Wednesday issued an alert …
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Officials admit ‘serious changes’ needed for TikTok
TikTok officials concede “serious changes” were needed at the social media company in the wake of a spying scandal. The admission, from Australian general manager Lee Hunter, came during a …
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Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks: Feta and alcohol on the list
Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading back to Europe in a bid to break an impasse with the EU over a free trade deal. Mr Farrell will travel to Brussels …