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‘I am a victim of government oppression’, Gargasoulas says

Dimitrious (James) Gargasoulas entered the Supreme Court witness box during his final day of his pre-sentence hearing after being found guilty of  guilty of murdering six people and injuring 27 …

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Is the ‘displacement’ of the Parthenon Marbles really a ‘creative act’?

The director of the British Museum, Mr Hartwig Fischer, recently defended the historical theft of the Parthenon Marbles dubbing their removal a “creative act”. His comments again reinstated that they …

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Julia Banks to contest Flinders seat

When she resigned from the Liberal party in August, following the turmoil of the party’s leadership spill, now Independent MP Julia Banks said that she would not contest the seat …

Letter to the Editor: Greek Community elections outcome

The results of the 20 January 2019 Community elections were the expected ones. Bill Papastergiadis’ ticket was elected for the fourth time in 9 years with 100 per cent of …

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A Greek among the first ever seven individuals to receive Australian citizenship

With Saturday marking Australia Day, people will be preparing to take part in citizenship ceremonies across the country. Believe it or not, prior to 1949 such ceremonies were not yet …

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Greece or Australia: Where would you rather live?

On the occasion of today’s Australia Day celebrations, a conversation on whether life is better in Australia or Greece tends to always stir some healthy debate – particularly amongst those …

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Highly respected Greeks on Australia’s Honours list

As part of this year’s Australia Day celebrations, today 1,400 people will receive Honours for their commitment and contribution to various sectors across Australia. Among them are seven Australians of …

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Sexual abuse victims get their chance for closure

It’s been more than a year since the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse delivered its final report to the Governor-General and all states have modified their …

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Panayides pleads guilty to fatal hit and run

Michael Panayides, a homeless man accused of fleeing after leaving a cyclist for dead on Chapel Street last year, pleaded guilty today. Appearing in Melbourne magistrates court via video link, …

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Greek Australian couple’s divorce shines light on ATO loophole

In an unprecedented decision regarding a couple’s divorce, High Court has found that it is possible for one spouse to transfer responsibility for tax debts onto their former partner during …

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