The Greek parliament has approved a series of unpopular tax rises aimed at boosting revenue in line with Athens’ commitments to international creditors.

The 11th Clergy-Laity Congress – the highest decision-making body of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia – will be held in Sydney, from Sun 20 January to Wed 23 Jan.

The mostly female industry is being spurred by the incidents in India to raise funds for violence against women.

The Labor cabinet in Adelaide is set to be rearranged as Premier Jay Weatherill makes his changes.

Nominations will be open to outstanding individuals to be recognised for their work in diverse and ethnic communities.

Residents and environmentalists have lodged an appeal with the Council of State seeking the annulment of two decisions that permits the construction of two wind parks.

Minister George Souris is encouraging music lovers and tourists to head to Tamworth to experience and enjoy the 41st Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Three days after unidentified attackers opened fire on the headquarters of Greece’s governing New Democracy party, conservative and left-wing officials clashed again.

Dispute over procedure for crucial evening ballot on parliamentary inquiry into Lagarde list.

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows home building approvals increased by 2.9% in November, up 13.2% on the same month of 2011.