Australia
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Paspaley pearling family behind deal for Darwin detention centre
The pearling chief Nicholas Paspaley has teamed up with a Darwin property developer to secure a $200 million taxpayer-funded deal to build a detention centre.
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Stunning Waterford Plaza open for business
The newly renovated Waterford Plaza was officially opened last Sunday, giving Perth a new shopping experience.
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New campaign spruiks multiculturalism
A national campaign against racism plans to enlist the help of high-profile Australians to stand in as community representatives.
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NSW Greek reps to advise minister
A Ministerial Consultative Committee for the Greek community has been set up to address the issues and interests of Australians with Greek heritage in NSW and will advise the Minis
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AHC want apology from Abbott
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott recently made a comment criticising the Gillard government’s move to boost funds for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Opinion split on Doncaster water recycling plant
Those living close to a new water treatment plant to be built near homes at Doncaster Hill in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, have expressed strong views on the benefits and threats t
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Zampelis vs Crown
Melbourne restaurateur Nick Zampelis is seeking $7 million in damages from Crown after it unexpectedly did not renew leases to his two restaurants last year.
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Council to shame smokers
The City of Yarra is considering shaming smokers into refraining from lighting up.
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Cypriots united on Talat visit
Members of the Australian Peace Initiative for Cyprus (APIC) are calling on the Australian Government to help find a solution to the impasse preventing Mr Mehmet Ali Talat, the for
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Bakoyannis looks to Greek Australians as model
Dora Bakoyannis, leader of the Democratic Alliance party in Greece, has appealed to the Greek Australian community to lend its support to their county of origin.