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‘There is no excuse for racism,’ says Peter Doukas, ECCNSW Chair

The peak body representing multicultural communities in NSW, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW (ECCNSW), expressed grave concerns over increased racism and hate speech directed towards minority communities. ECCNSW Chair …

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Victoria gears up to celebrate 200 years of Greek independence

Next year will mark 200 years since Greece began the struggle for independence and Victoria’s Organizing Committee of the National Anniversary is calling on the entire Greek community to take …

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Sydney community loses popular businessman, football stalwart

The much-loved supporter and former administrator of the Pan-Hellenic (now  Sydney Olympic) football team and owner of a successful hardware business in Marickville, Sydney. George Kefalas passed away on Friday, …

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COVID-19 wreaks havoc on expats’ efforts to meet tax deadline

When it comes to the “perfect storm” for red tape stories spare a thought for Dmitri Psiropoulos, who is trying to sell his ageing mother’s property in Sydney, while he …

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Melbourne issues Queen Victoria Market vouchers for struggling international students

The City of Melbourne will issue retail vouchers for international students impacted by COVID-19 to spend at Queen Victoria Market and boost trade there. Melbourne’s $200,000 retail voucher scheme, “Our …

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Over 7,000 cases in Australia while global Covid-19 toll exceeds 310,000

As we speak, the total number of cases in Australia is 7,037 with 98 deaths. New South Wales sits at the highest number of cases per state, having reported a …

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Victoria’s cafes, restaurants and pubs to reopen on 1 June

Informed by new data, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made an announcement earlier today confirming that cafes, restaurants and pubs offering dining will be allowed to host up to 20 patrons …

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Australia’s government says “it’s OK to not be OK”, and unveils mental health funding

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the press on Friday following the national cabinet meeting. With restrictions easing, Mr Morrison said that the time has come to “get that momentum …

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COVID-19 throws up new challenges in rental property market

While for the time property prices have, for now, not moved as much as was originally feared, things are not quite as stable on rental side of the coin, whether …

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Queensland Government putting in a bid for Virgin Australia

The Queensland Government has announced it will be placing a bid for the Virgin Australia airline, dubbing it ‘Project Maroon’. Treasurer Cameron Dick says the airline is crucial for the …

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