Australia
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Code Red flood warnings for NSW and Queensland
In an announcement on earlier today Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that there were “a lot of unsettled weather conditions across the entire south east” of the state, with residents …
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Nine Greek Australians to contest upcoming election in South Australia
South Australia’s election campaign is well underway revealing very different approaches from the two major parties who are trying to influence this year’s result as South Australians head to the …
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Scott Morison tests positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he has contracted COVID-19 and is suffering flu-like symptoms. The Prime Minister tweeted stating he had taken a PCR test on Tuesday after he …
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‘Ready to respond’: Greek community mobilises to help flood-affected in Brisbane
In the wake of flooding events across Australia’s east coast that proved far more catastrophic than predicted, preparations are already underway in Brisbane’s Greek community for an organised outreach to …
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Greek Community of Melbourne opens channels to support Kyiv’s Greek community
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has been in contact with Greek community organisation Enotita in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in the wake of the Russian invasion last week. …
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Nine dead and over 15,000 houses flooded in Queensland and NSW
In an unprecedented weather event, Brisbane and Queensland’s south-east have been hit by devastating floods. Nine people have been killed since the deluge began last Thursday, and rescue teams were …
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Victorian Health Department warns over gastro outbreak increase in childcare
Viral gastroenteritis is on the rise in Victorian early childhood education and care services, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton warned. There have been 104 outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis …
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Archbishop Makarios condemns Russia’s “unprovoked attack”
In a statement issued by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Archbishop Makarios has condemned the military action taken by Russia against Ukraine and labelled it “an unprovoked attack” and …
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March for Justice this weekend
Thousands of people across Australia are expected to march for justice this weekend, marking the anniversary of last year’s event, demanding that the next federal government review sexual assault laws, …
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Double-taxation talks between Greece and Australia begin
The first round of negotiations for a Double Taxation Agreement between Australia and Greece began this week on Wednesday. The Australian Embassy in Greece said in a statement on Facebook …