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La Trobe University’s Greek language programme under threat
The Modern Greek language programme at La Trobe University may be terminated in two weeks time unless consultations with the university prove fruitful. The proposal to cut the programme, along …
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All states excluding WA agree to travel without restrictions before Christmas says National Cabinet
The nation’s leaders have formed a new agreement to open up borders for interstate travel by Christmas. Western Australia will go ahead with easing some restrictions, however those coming from …
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Taxed twice: Greek Australians aren’t just bicultural, they’re also double taxed
An Italian Australian, Turkish Australian and Greek Australian have investments in Rome, Istanbul and Athens respectively. The Italian and the Turk get taxed once in the country where their investments …
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Greece hopes to lure professionals and reverse the brain drain with 50 per cent tax slash
Greece is working to draw professionals to move to the country and reverse the crisis-era brain drain – and it’s promising that half of their income will be tax-free. Alex …
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New negative milestone as Greek COVID-19 infections rise to 3,315, 50 deaths
Greece confirmed another 3,316 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, and 50 deaths which bring the pandemic’s toll to 959 in Greece (with an average age of 80 …
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West Sydney venue hit by $10,000 fine in inspection blitz
A restaurant bar in Leichardt, West Sydney, was fined $10,000 for breaching COVID-19 social distance regulations after footage from within the venue showed large groups of customers mingling and dancing …
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Air prices remain steady despite the many obstacles to travel
Air travel ticket prices have remained remarkably stable despite the gouging that the travel industry has experienced since the advent of COVID-19 this year. Despite all the uncertainties and rapidly …
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Fronditha Care records $6.5m deficit, but says it is manageable and unsurprising during COVID-19
Last week, Fronditha Care released its latest annual report, highlighting the organisation’s milestones for 2019 – 2020 but also recorded a $6.5 million deficit. Despite having come out relatively unscathed …
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Remembering the Hellenic Link to Anzac on 11 November
Remembrance Day is the day that we remember all Australians who served in war. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the coming into effect of the armistice that ended …
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Greece notes another 43 deaths overnight and introduces COVID-19 curfew from 9pm to 5am
Greece recorded another 2,752 COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 43 deaths prompting the need for additional measures to combat the pandemic. An overnight curfew will come into effect across the …