Australia
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Greek overtaking Italian in major cities
Greek is now more widely spoken than Italian in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart and Darwin.
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Hellenic Museum joins Open House event
The Hellenic Museum opens its doors for those interested in exploring the former Royal Mint in Melbourne’s Open House
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Vic Multicultural Awards now open
Excellence Awards in ten categories acknowledge outstanding services that support and promote cultural diversity.
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Napthine confident of second term
Despite passing unpopular taxi reforms and starting on the East West Link project, Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says he’s in good stead to lead again.
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CALD communities the focus of violence prevention
Recently implemented Second Action Plan set to prevent violence against women and their children from Indigenous and migrant communities and women with disability.
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Greek films to feature at MIFF
The Melbourne International Film Festival will showcase award winning Greek movie Miss Violence and short documentary Xenos
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Home owners to be given notice: East West Link
Despite uncertainty over the proposed route, homeowners will be given an ‘intention to acquire’ in August
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Bi-partisan support for Cyprus reunification
Federal Parliament passes motion by Maria Vamvakinou, reaffirming its support for a fair and just resolution to the Cyprus problem.
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Thousands rally for Cyprus
Candlelight vigils, protest marches and church services marked the 40th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
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Greek, Serbian, Russian and Romanian priests gather for WWI liturgy
Pan-Orthodox liturgy sees huge numbers of multi-faith parishioners gather to mark the lives lost in WWI