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First home buyers and aged care workers to benefit from federal reforms
From October 1 all first home buyers can enter the housing market sooner with just a 5 per cent deposit, the Albanese Government announced. The scheme, launched months ahead of …
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Sydney pub empire in freefall as administrators seize control
A protracted dispute over the sale of the Empire Hotel in Annandale has precipitated the collapse of Sydney hospitality figure Jon Adgemis’s once-expansive pub portfolio. It was reported in The …
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General strike in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
Greece will grind to a halt on Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike against plans by the conservative government to introduce a 13-hour workday. Transport in Athens, trains and ferry …
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Harry Thodis: A life of love, courage and a Greek heart
Harry Thodis, a pioneering Greek migrant who left a lasting mark on Australia’s community and shipping industry, has passed away at the age of 91. Founder of Hermes Shipping and …
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HACCI set to celebrate excellence once more at annual Awards Gala Ball
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) is gearing up for its annual celebration, the Excellence Awards, as it looks to once again honour outstanding members of the …
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Portarlington to host first-ever Greek festival on Melbourne Cup weekend
The Bellarine Peninsula is set to come alive with music, food and dancing as Portarlington hosts its first-ever Greek Festival on Sunday 2 November, coinciding with the Melbourne Cup long …
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Retailer Ronald Voukolos defends sale of pepper spray for self-defence
Allowing people to buy pepper spray is better than having them carry oven cleaner, wasp spray or screwdrivers for self-protection, says a firearms dealer licensed to sell the eye irritant. …
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Wolf attack in Greece prompts calls for hunting rights
Hunters and farmers in Greece are demanding the right to cull wolves after one attacked a child on a beach this month, warning that the protected species is multiplying in …
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Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan
Australians could miss out on access to “life-changing” medicines after Donald Trump announced plans to cut drug costs in the US. President Trump signed an executive order in May asking …
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Celebration of Treloar legacy through new book continue to Perth
The legacy of George Devine Treloar continues onto Perth with the Western Australia capital the latest city to host a presentation of the new book on Treloar which delves into …