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European Elections with two Greek Australian candidates: Predictions favour New Democracy
European elections this weekend. Approximately 835 Greeks from Australia and New Zealand have expressed interest in voting by mail. The number is very small. Sunday’s vote is of particular interest …
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John Tsalapatis sentenced to three years house detention for deadly car crash
Adelaide man John Tsalapatis has been sentenced to three years of home detention for causing a crash that killed school teacher Bernice Sternberg. According to the ABC, the Greek Australian …
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Young workers could see pay bump with junior rates cut
Young workers across the nation could soon get a pay bump as unions seek to bring 18-year-old workers’ earnings in line with the adult wage. Unions on Thursday filed a …
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Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas
A new gas extraction project has been approved in Victoria for the first time in 10 years and the government has not ruled out ticking off new exploration sites in …
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Macquarie University to cut Modern Greek Program amid community outcry
Macquarie University is set to terminate four languages, among which is Modern Greek, in what is a critical blow to its study at tertiary level. The President of the Macquarie …
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Chris Christofi aims to raise $120,000 to help the homeless
Melbourne businessman, philanthropist, and Vinnies CEO Sleepout Ambassador Chris Christofi, founder and CEO of Reventon, has set a fundraising target of raising $120,000 as part of this year’s mission to …
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Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning: experts
A year after one of Greece’s worst wildfire seasons left over 20 people dead, a record-breaking warm winter and high spring temperatures are raising fears of another fierce summer. According …
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AGAPI Care farewells Radiothon fundraising and celebrates Sunday of the Disabled
AGAPI Care celebrated Sunday of the Disabled at their head office in Preston, marking the farewell to their fundraising Radiothons. The event began with Agapi Care extending gratitude to 3XY …
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Greek language teachers “empowered” by annual conference
The Greek Language Teachers Association of Victoria held its annual conference on Sunday at the facilities of St. John’s College with an impressive turnout, including educators from most private, public, …
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British Museum seeks “realistic solutions” for Parthenon Sculptures after Turkey denies any Ottoman approval for their removal
In an attempt to establish a “new relationship” with Greece, the British Museum is pursuing “realistic solutions” for the Parthenon Sculptures. The announcement follows a significant intervention by Turkey at …