Australia
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‘You have to know the past to understand the present’
Modern Greek in Australia is at crisis point. Melbourne’s only Greek department at La Trobe University is dwindling, with the future in doubt. Director of LOGOS Australian Centre for Hellenic …
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Calling out sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a tough terrain to navigate for victims, and when they happen to be from a marginalised minority, such as a newly arrived migrant or …
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Cost of parent visa for sponsors sky rockets
Australian residents wishing to be permanently reunited with their parents in Australia are being forced to rethink their plans, following the Turnbull Government’s controversial decision to more than double the …
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The Salvos aim to raise $73 million across Australia for those in need
The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal was launched last week, aiming to raise raise $73 million across Australia for those in need. The campaign’s key dates are the weekend of …
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Foreign words on shopfront signs could be a thing of the past
In areas with a large migrant population across Australia, it’s not uncommon to see business signage in a language other than English. But Strathfield Council in Sydney is looking at …
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Greek-owned Melbourne cafe accused of underpaying staff
Former staff of Northcote’s Barry cafe have claimed they were underpaid by their employers, brother and sister Steve and Anne Petroulias, by at least five dollars per hour. After attempting …
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Mikakos looks to give young people a voice
Hundreds of young people turned out for the Victorian Youth Summit on Friday, the second event of its kind in just under a month, to have their voices heard. Hosted …
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Nine Evzones just landed in Australia
By popular request and after obtaining special permission from the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos the contingent of the Presidential Guard (Evzones) landed in Adelaide on Tuesday night, …
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Report reveals skilled migrants benefit Australia’s economy
A new report has confirmed that skilled migration to Australia is of benefit to the country’s wealth, calling into question the debate about whether there is a need to cut …
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Anzac trail in Greece gets a boost
This year will see the unveiling of three new exciting additions to Greece’s Anzac commemorative trail – from the northern Aegean island of Lemnos to Pylos and Methone in the …