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A sparkie in the Senate

“But what is politics then if not to give both parts the chance to compromise themselves,” the cynical and reactionary Naphta asks the progressive and enlightened Settembrini in one of …

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Nominate your diversity heroes for Victoria’s 2018 Multicultural Awards for Excellence

Nominations for Victoria’s 2018 Multicultural Awards for Excellence are now open to find the state’s next diversity heroes. Now in their 17th year, the awards are coordinated by the Victorian …

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Cr Mary Lalios: ‘No-one is banning gendered toys or books from our schools and libraries’

It all started with a story in The Herald Sun earlier this week claiming that “Victorian councils are auditing libraries, schools and kindergartens and urging a ban on the terms …

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Six Greek Australians in Financial Review’s 2018 Rich List

While most salaries in Australia have remained stagnant for the last few years, billionaires keep profiting at an unprecedented level. The Australian Financial Review, undertook its hardest ever task calculating …

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Greek Australian architect behind Sydney’s Punchbowl mosque

A new contemporary mosque, 23 years in the making, is not far away from opening its doors, and the unique design is the work of Greek Australian Angelo Candalepas. The …

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Greek restaurant ENA under fire over allegedly underpaying staff

Greek restaurant ENA is the latest hospitality venue in Melbourne to be accused of allegedly underpaying staff, with some workers being paid well below the adult award rate. Based in …

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‘With the older generation, there’s always something to learn’

Alexander Vounisios has always been drawn to people, and stories. So when he happened upon the Spirit of Hellenism Awards in a copy of Neos Kosmos, he jumped at the …

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Minister Jacinta Allan claims she was threatened over taxi reforms

Since ride-sharing services entered the transport market, holders of tax licences have found themselves in a precarious position, questioning their livelihoods in a way they never expected they would have …

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Working Holiday Visa program only a matter of days…

Australia seems to be less than a week away from resolving the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) ongoing issue with Greece, according to Greek-Australian Member of Parliament Steve Georganas, who …

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Minister of Citizenship firm on the significance of an English Language test

Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge confirms the commitment of the Federal Government to the importance of English as a prerequisite for Australian citizenship. Though the Coalition government …

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