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‘New era’ of engagement for Greece and China
Relations between Greece and China are going from strength to strength, further highlighted by president of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping’s first official visit to Athens this week. …
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A Greek Australian behind $100m redevelopment plan for Perth’s mall
An investment, promising to change the face of Kardinya suburb in the city of Melville, Perth, is underway, spearheaded by Greek-Australian businessman Con Berbatis. Following 27 years without major works, …
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$21,000 worth of Greek Australian smiles for the Smile of the Child
Many smiles were offered by Greeks of Melbourne for the Greek children’s welfare organisation, Smile of the Child (Hamogelo tou Paidiou), in an event held at the Cretan Brotherhood on …
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Is the earth on fire? Sentinel 3 detects five times as many wildfires compared to last year
Wildfires have been making headlines with multiple fires burning around the world in Australia, Lebanon and California. Fires in the Amazon sparked a global outcry but there have also been …
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Oakleigh dad rallies for HSCT to come to Australia and is stunned by community support in his own efforts to get MS treatment
Nektaria and Nick Dimos are your ordinary young Greek Australian couple. When they answer the door of their lovely Oakleigh home, they have a big smile and look like they’re …
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Athenian Association of NSW inaugurates community award programme
A community awards’ initiative is launched as of this year by the Athenian Association of New South Wales, aimed at recognising individuals and organisations making a positive contribution to Hellenic …
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Rick Pitino coaches Greece’s national basketball team
Following weeks of speculation, US basketball coach Rick Pitino will coach Greece’s national team. The Hellenic Basketball Federation released a statement on Friday that announced his appointment. Details of Pitino’s …
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Greek MP sent letter to all EU counterparts to help child refugees, but only one responded
Greek Migration Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis called on his EU counterparts to share the burden of 4,000 unaccompanied minor refugees being held on Greek islands, but only one responded. Speaking this …
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New government grants seek to bring communities together through sport
Almost $20 million is now available to help communities promote social inclusion and improve health outcomes through sport, through the government’s Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grants …
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Greek PM looks at ways to fight antisemitism
Friday was the eve of Kristallnacht, a day when Jewish people and their properties were attacked in pogroms in Germany in 1938. It was no coincidence that Friday was the …