Australia
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Demetriou would support openly gay AFL players
Up to one in every 20 AFL players might be gay, but hiding their sexuality for fear of being persecuted in the macho world of footy.
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ANZAC Crete memorial a step closer
Plans to erect a memorial plaque on the site of the famous ‘charge at 42nd Street’ by ANZAC troops during the Battle of Crete, have moved forward.
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Coordination call to help new diaspora
Business and community organisations will join the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) and the Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) on February 28.
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Gillard and Abott to attend Antipodes
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will officially launch this year’s Antipodes Festival.
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Teachers encouraged to take up dance
The Greek Education Office in Australia and New Zealand has announced the teaching Greek traditional dancing for all the Greek language teachers in Melbourne Schools and tertiary s
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Tax hike increases funeral costs
The funeral industry has warned that grieving families could be charged up to $150 more after a Baillieu government move to increase WorkCover premiums.
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Epirus festivities program
A month long celebration will take place for the 99th anniversary of the liberation of the city of Ioannina on 21 February 1913.
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Monash council rakes up cash from fines
The Monash Council has collected more than $1.7 million from parking fines in the first six months of the current financial year.
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Goodwin shines on debut, proving local talent is hot
Peter Kokotis takes a look at rising talent Craig Goodwin.