People from the Greek community are being urged to nominate for the 2013 People of Australia Ambassadors program by Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy.

The 41st Annual Conference of the Federation of Cyprus Communities and Organisations of Australia and NZ will be held from 8 to 10 February in Perth.

Several discussions and negotiations have been taking place with Greek companies wanting to trade with Australia through contacts made at last year’s HACCI Trade Mission.

Property magnate Con Makris has snapped up Gold Coast’s Marina Mirage in a $52 million deal.

By law, all candidates have to file a Campaign Donation Returns form following the Local council elections.

The fragmentation of the Federation of Greek Orthodox Communities of Australia into three conflicting groups was confirmed at the meeting of its members.

SAE maintains support on language, identity and strengthening ties with the diaspora and Greece.

Babies being born in Australia have higher opportunities of a “healthy, safe and prosperous life” than those born in Greece and Cyprus, a forecasting index has revealed.

A new executive board has been confirmed for the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, who say the promotion of Greek language is their top priority.

The mostly female industry is being spurred by the incidents in India to raise funds for violence against women.