Australia
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Melbourne lawyer George Defteros feels “totally vindicated” by High Court decision
Google, on Wednesday won a High Court case in a protracted legal battle with Melbourne lawyer George Defteros that began in 2016. At the heart of the dispute was the …
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Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos wants to ditch shark nets this summer
One of the many councilors among state MPs lobbying for the removal of shark nets in beaches north of Sydney is Waverly Council Mayor, Paula Masselos. This will be the …
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National Skills Week highlights Australia’s massive need for skilled workers
With National Skills Week just around the corner (22 to 28 August) it is critical that school leavers, job seekers, parents and career changers are informed of what the jobs …
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Applications open for Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation grants
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation (HBCF) announced on Tuesday that applications are open for the third round of grants that will provide $90.000 for Australian charities. The first round, The …
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Multicultural grants available in South Australia
Two strands of funding applications are open as part of the South Australian government’s Multicultural Grants Program 2022-23 aimed at supporting the state’s multicultural communities. The Expand Together grants are …
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Hundreds of foreign health professionals flow in to boost Vic medical services says Andrews
Victoria’s healthcare services are being boosted by the recruitment of hundreds of doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals from overseas, announced state premier Daniel Andrews this weekend. Mr Andrews …
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Agreements open way for manufacture of Moderna mRNA vaccines in Australia
Agreements reached between biotechnology company Moderna, the Australian federal government and Victoria government in 10-year partnership could pave the way to the local manufacture of mRNA vaccines. In a statement …
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Prof. Pirpiris: Too many Greeks are not following up with boosters
Too many Greek Australians are getting sick from COVID and are missing out on COVID vaccine boosters. Professor Marinis Pirpiris PhD, the perioperative COVID expert in Victoria, is concerned. Greeks, …
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Greek Australians’ guide to a long life
In The Australian last week Cameron Stewart reported that the “original Greeks” are living a longer life than their non-Greek peers and other non-Anglo groups. The Mediterranean diet and an …
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He came from Greece for a holiday and died of suicide in Melbourne
What was to be his dream holiday in Australia, came to a tragic end for a Greek citizen who ended his life in Melbourne, far from home.