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Greek government reaffirms Australia’s support for Greece in Parthenon Sculptures dispute

A Greek government source told Neos Kosmos that, “Canberra remains a staunch supporter of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens”. “Australia remains one of Greece’s strongest supporters of …

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Cost of living relief budget focus despite debt hike

The Queensland government is set to spend big on cost-of-living relief, with the treasurer arguing it will be worthwhile despite the likelihood of a budget deficit. Treasurer Cameron Dick’s fifth …

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Greece to bake in season’s first heatwave: minister

Greece will endure a three-day heatwave starting Tuesday with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), the country’s civil protection minister said Monday, warning of a high wildfire risk. The …

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Victorian premier Jacinta Allan visits C31 to discuss role and challenges of the community broadcaster

Premier Jacinta Allan recently visited Channel 31 accompanied by MP Nina Taylor. The visit included discussions with Mike Zafiropoulos, the president of the channel, and Shane Dunlop, the station’s director, …

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Grocery giant introduces egg limits over flu outbreak

Coles has introduced national limits on egg purchases due to a growing bird flu outbreak in Victoria. The highly pathogenic H7N3 strain of bird flu has been detected on five …

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At least six Greek Australians receive King’s Birthday Honours

The Governor-General has announced Honours and Awards for 737 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service. Of the …

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Maria Vamvakinou MP announces retirement from politics

The first Greek Australian woman to be elected to Federal Parliament will be taking a permanent break from politics come the next elections. Maria Vamvakinou, representing the Melbourne seat of …

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Jobs market put to test in sluggish economy

Appetite among businesses for hiring in a barely growing economy will be on show as official labour market data is rolled out for the month of May. Thursday’s labour force …

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Wiggles spark joy in new Greek language program for kids

A watershed collaboration set to transform language education. The Wiggles, Australia’s global children’s entertainment icons are joining forces with the Hellenic Studies Foundation to promote Greek language learning among preschool …

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Australia refutes report of UNESCO abstention vote on Parthenon Sculptures

On Saturday, Neos Kosmos reported comments purportedly made by the Director General of the Acropolis Museum, Nikolaos Stambolidis, to Greek masthead Proto Thema, accusing Australia of abstaining on a vote …

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