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First national youth-led campaign in support of pill testing launched in Australia
Young Australians have launched a campaign calling on politicians to introduce pill testing in a bid to prevent drug overdose. The first national campaign of its kind, #BeHeardNotHarmed was launched …
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Tributes flow for Jovanovic, shot in the Gold Coast home of ex-boyfriend Christos Panagakos
Ivona Jovanovic, 27, died at Gold Coast University Hospital after she was shot in the chest while preparing for a night out at the house of her ex-boyfriend Christos Panagakos. …
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80 per cent increase in Australian citizenship applications approved
The number of migrants becoming Australian citizens is continuing to rise. In 2018-19, there was an 80 per cent increase in citizenship applications approved compared to the previous financial year. …
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Driver shoots at tourist bus in Athens after argument over priority rules
A car driver in central Athens shot a tourist bus at 7pm on Monday night (local time). The incident happened following a quarrel over priority rules. The bus had an …
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‘Aegean Sea should be completely visible to Greek authorities 24/7’
Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias sent a clear message to Turkey “to stop the provocations, to stop acting in disarray, to stop violating sovereign rights and the sovereignty of the …
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Postal vote for Greeks abroad will be ready by mid-October
Greek citizens who do not live permanently in Greece will no longer have to travel back to the country during elections in order to cast their votes. Greek Interior Minister …
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Greek singer Lavrentis Machairitsas has passed away, aged 63
Acclaimed Greek musician Lavrentis Machairitsas passed away on Monday, aged 63. The singer suffered a heart attack during his sleep. He was transferred to the hospital of Volos, his home …
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Community rallies behind Pronia, raising over $100,000 in two days
Pronia has managed to raise over $100,000 – $101,695.00 to be exact – in just two days through its annual radiothon through Melbourne’s 3XY radio station. The fundraiser kicked off …
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American killed in car crash in Greece makes life-changing surgery possible for eight people
The family of an American tourist who sustained severe head injuries in a car accident in Greece and died, has given the gift of life through their heartbreaking loss. The …
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Greek Australian servicemen honoured for Father’s Day at Hellenic RSL Sub Branch
When Greek ex-servicemen get together, the topic of conversation inevitably goes to history, politics and civic duty. At the Hellenic RSL Sub Branch’s Father’s Day lunch in South Melbourne on …