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Is pill testing a green light to take drugs? Experts argue no
The debate around pill testing continues in Australia, with a bill set to be introduced into the Victorian Parliament today, co-sponsored by the Victorian Greens and Reason Party. The bill …
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China puts its weight behind Greek efforts to regain Parthenon Marbles
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped his two-day visit to Greece with an expression of solidarity with Greek efforts bring back the Parthenon Marbles. The issue of the statues and friezes, …
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Australia introduces two-tiered system for Year 12 Modern Greek language exams
Victorian students sitting for Modern Greek language exams will be placed in a two-tiered system to enable differentiation between students who have spoken a language as a ‘first language’ or …
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Tambakakis and Awad sentenced to 10 years for cocaine trafficking plans
John Tambakakis, 35, and Danny Awad, 41, have been sentenced to a minimum of 10 years behind bars by the Victorian County Court. Judge Mark Dean said, “You will each …
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Things you can do to help those affected by NSW and Queensland fires
With much of NSW and Queensland bracing itself for catastrophic fire conditions today, many of us are left wondering how we can do our bit to help. Here are four …
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Thunderstorm Victoria heads to Greece
Meteorologists warn Greeks in Athens to brace themselves for rain and gale force winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. The low pressure system approaching from the west and gale-force winds are …
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EU Council threatens travel ban, asset freeze for individuals and entities drilling for oil in Cyprus waters
The Council of the European Union this week adopted a range of measures that are aimed against individuals or entities responsible for or are involved in unauthorised drilling activities of …
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Suspected ISIS militant stranded in buffer zone between Greece and Turkey
A suspected ISIS militant has been stranded between Greece and Turkey after he was deported by Turkey and refused entry by Greece. A video posted on Twitter by Jean-Charles Brisard, …
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St John’s College celebrates community spirit with a Greek festival of its own
Both young and old enjoyed the Greek Festival hosted by St John’s College in Preston on Saturday. Organised by three mothers, Sophie Frangos, Niki Pappas, and Jenny Panagiotopoulos, the event …
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The generosity of Merimna’s kind-hearted women is no surprise
Cloudy skies and low temperatures did not deter members and friends of Merimna Pontion Kyrion of Oceania from attending the annual Christmas party, which was held at the Sofitel Melbourne …