Australia
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Is Melbourne really facing a crime epidemic?
In upcoming months, Melbourne criminal defence lawyer George Defteros will be celebrating a milestone in his professional life; 40 years on the job. An accomplishment of this magnitude is of …
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Greek Australian amongst team of experts sent to Greece
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and Australia has proven once again its strong and withstanding friendship with Greece. In a joint statement, the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm …
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Australia 108 opens its doors to the public
Last weekend 28-29 July, people were able to take a tour of the Australia 108 building for the first time ever, as part of the Open House Melbourne event. The …
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Greek is on at La Trobe Open Day
La Trobe University in Melbourne will be holding an Open Day this Sunday 5 August for prospective students. It will provide an opportunity for students and their parents to explore …
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Australia to assist Greece with fire recovery efforts
Australia has committed to provide disaster assistance to Greece following the devastating fires that struck the east of Athens on Monday 23 July. In a joint media release from Australian …
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Editor apologises for ‘disgraceful’ Greek tragedy cartoon
The editor of South Australian newspaper The Advertiser has issued a public apology following the uproar from last Thursday’s controversial ‘Another Greek Tragedy’ cartoon sketched by editorial cartoonist Jos Valdman, …
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South Australian ethnic groups join forces to help Greece’s fire victims
Representatives from various ethnic groups united at a meeting on Monday night at Adelaide’s Olympic Hall to give a helping hand to those devastated by the wildfires in Greece. Over …
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Greek Australian communities rally for those devastated in Greece
The Greek Australian community has been left stunned, observing the apocalyptic scenes unfolding in Greece. The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has responded quickly, contacting Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign …
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Turnbull: ‘A tragedy that affects Greece also affects Australia’
There has been an outpouring of empathy and message of hope to Greece from Australia’s politicians during this difficult time in the aftermath of the fires. In an official statement, …
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Australia updates travel advisory for Greece
In the wake of the national tragedy Greece is experiencing following the wildfires, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller has updated its advice for travellers in the aftermath. …