Australia
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Prof Kon Mouzakis leads team to revolutionise wheelchair navigation
The world’s first autonomous driving wheelchair module called Drove has been launched and will soon to be available by NDIS. Control Bionics, a medical technology company, in collaboration with Deakin …
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Beloved Australian entertainer Barry Humphries dead at 89
Celebrated Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has died at 89 after after entering hospital earlier this week due to complications from hip surgery. The comedy legend was best known for his …
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Ship found 80 years after Australian maritime disaster
The wreck of a ship caught up in Australia’s worst ever maritime disaster has been found 4000 metres under the sea, 80 years after it was torpedoed by an American …
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Driver released on bail after crash that killed five
A driver accused of killing five people was issued a speeding fine minutes before a crash and allegedly failed to give way before driving onto a busy highway, court documents …
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Calls to Australia’s political leaders to recognise Armenian Genocide
With the support of sections of the Greek community, a series of events have been planned nationwide by the Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee as they call for both the Prime …
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Twitter begins removing non-paying users’ blue checks
After several false starts, Twitter is removing the blue checks that help high-profile users verify their identity and distinguish them from impostors on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. Twitter …
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The Greek State’s Curse of Sisyphus: an account of clientelism and corruption
Dr. Aris Trantidis, a senior lecturer in International Relations and Politics at the University of Lincoln in the UK, held a virtual seminar “The Greek State’s Curse of Sisyphus: Clientelism” …
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RBA overhaul to put board members in spotlight
The new-look Reserve Bank will likely have a specialist board with economic experts to set interest rates who will need to take more individual responsibility for their decisions. The long-awaited …
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Victorian Opposition leader John Pesutto: “I am from the Greek parts of Italy, Calabria”
The leader of the Victorian Opposition John Pesutto said that he is, “from the Greek parts of Italy Calabria” and said he has been asked why someone from a “working …
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SA government releases new grants for 2023 Multicultural Festival
The South Australia government is doubling down on its dedication to its diverse community with grants open to all community organisations for the 2023 Multicultural Festival. The state government, as …