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Beloved owner of ‘International Cakes’ Bill Batzogiannis passes away
Unspeakable sadness has spread among the family, friends, and wider community of Vasilis Batzogiannis—known to many as Bill Batz—following news of his passing at the age of 76, less than …
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Alphington Grammar calls on support as council moves to tear down school gate
A dispute over a gate at Melbourne’s Alphington Grammar has reignited, as the school community challenges a proposed $403,000 road upgrade they argue offers no real benefit to locals. At …
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Australian woman hospitalised in Greece after terrible quad bike accident
Australian woman Michelle Bui is fighting for her life in a hospital bed after a shock accident on the island of Ios. The Aussie tourist was taking a tour of …
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Alexander Marinis identified as man found dead in a Queensland river in 2023
The police have finally identified the man found dead in the Maroochy River in November 2023 as Alexander Marinis. Marinis, who had moved to the Sunshine Coast from Victoria in …
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Floods hit 200 properties amid wild winds and rain
Strong winds and heavy rainfall have downed trees, damaged properties and flooded roads as a complex weather system lashed Australia’s east coast. About 200 properties in Burrill Lake on the …
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Intralot to acquire Bally’s International Interactive in €2.7B deal, creating global lottery and iGaming powerhouse
Intralot S.A. and Bally’s Corporation today announced that their respective Boards of Directors approved their entry into a definitive transaction agreement pursuant to which Intralot will acquire Bally’s International Interactive …
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Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises
Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent’s most popular destinations. Cruise ships docking at …
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Greek Australian lawyer Eugenia Mitrakas honoured in Athens for global Hellenic contribution
Eugenia Mitrakas has been awarded the highest distinction by the Centre for Ecumenical Hellenism (Melathron Oikoumenikos Hellenismos) in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the global Greek diaspora and the …
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“A Taste of Lemnos”: Lemnian Youth celebrate Greek culture and heritage in Melbourne
Greek Australians of all ages — mostly the younger generation— got a ‘A Taste of Lemnos’ as traditional aromas, flavours, and sounds brought the Northern Aegean island’s spirit to Melbourne. …
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Aviation powerhouse recognised for its work across the skies of Australia to the fires of Greece
The Queensland-based company continues which has provided critical support on the frontline of Greece’s wildfire crisis, including its latest deployment to the island of Chios has been named a finalist …