Australia
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SA govt defends phone ban in high schools
A ban on mobile phones in South Australian high schools will make it easier for students to focus on learning while also helping to cut bullying and harassment, Education Minister …
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NSW premier stares down election strife
A young, first-term premier trying to reform the housing market and tackle gambling harm could usually expect a rosy path to re-election. But rising living costs, political scandal and a …
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Grandmother allegedly carjacked at knifepoint in Frankston shopping centre car park
Melbourne grandmother Mary Tetradi says she’s forgiven the man who allegedly abducted her at knifepoint during a carjacking on Tuesday afternoon. The 74-year-old was loading groceries into her car at …
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‘Insult to the Australian public’: Councillor Steve Christou derides Welcome to Country, Indigenous Voice on TikTok
Councillor Steve Christou of Western Sydney’s Cumberland City has taken to TikTok to express his condemnation of “continuous Welcome to Country ceremonies”. Christou has also used the platform to release …
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Patricia Karvelas appointed Honorary Professor by RMIT’s School of Media and Communication
Greek Australian presenter and journalist, Patricia Karvelas, has been appointed an Honorary Professor by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s School of Media and Communication. Karvelas, who began her professional …
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Voice gaining poll support despite rallies
A member of the peak Indigenous group supporting a voice to parliament says the proposal is backed by First Nations people and urges Australians to educate themselves about the referendum. …
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Greek Australians in the Australia Day Honours List
There are 11 Greek Australians who have been selected for honours for their contribution to Australia, and the community out of 1047 Australians awarded in the Australia Day Honours list. …
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Greek Community of Melbourne backs the Voice to Parliament
On the eve of Australia Day, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) issued a statement of their unflinching support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. In the statement issued …
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Man charged with aged care sex assaults
A man has been charged over a series of alleged sexual assaults on residents at two Perth aged care homes. The 56-year-old, who was working at the homes, allegedly indecently …
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The unexpected popularity of Ancient Greek Language courses
Martin Black and Bernie Lewin had long shared their love of ancient Greek wisdom through teaching evening courses. Their students usually read from English translations of the ancient Greek. But …