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Georganas’ future in Hindmarsh uncertain
Questions have been raised about the political future of Federal ALP parliamentarian, Steve Georganas after the Australian Electoral Commission recently upheld its draft decision to abolish federal ALP frontbencher Mark …
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Seismic movement on the right side of the Greek political spectrum
As many predicted, the aftershock of the agreement between the governments of Greece and FYROM on the issue of the latter country’s name is being felt throughout the political establishment. …
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Vamvakinou raises Cyprus issue in Australian Parliament
It might be coincidental, but it is hard to overlook the relevance between the outcome of the elections in Turkey, and a motion on the Cypriot issue presented in federal …
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Greek government opens up discussion for separation of church and state
If Greek politics were not already heated enough, the government is putting more coal in the engine, going full-steam ahead towards yet another heated debate. This week, sources close to …
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Greek Australian student lands first place in public speaking competition
Speaking in front of a crowd can be intimidating for most people, but this is not the case for 17-year-old Mirene Magousis. Mirene won first place in the Victorian state …
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Australia’s first Greek Lord Mayor, Steve Condous AM has passed away, aged 82
Australia’s first Mayor of Greek descent and former state MP, Steve George Condous AM passed away on Friday 22 June following a short illness, aged 82. The charismatic politician was …
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Tsipras tells British PM: ‘The Marbles’ natural place is at the Parthenon’
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has brought the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles straight to the source in London. Currently in Britain on a three day visit, Tsipras …
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Greeks came to Australia not to change their name but to make a name for themselves
Along the wall that faces the desk of John Hatzistergos’ chambers in the District Court of Sydney stands a shelf filled with rows of dense law books. It’s what you …
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Perth woman accused of pepper spray attack at Greek restaurant
Patrons were enjoying a normal night out at Perth’s restaurant “Brika” last Saturday night, when all of a sudden a bizarre pepper spray attack threatened to turn their dinner into …
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Kat Theophanous in the bid to reclaim Northcote seat
One of the rare points of unanimous agreement when it comes to politics is that it takes a thick skin to survive. For Kat Theophanous, this is something she has …