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Greek-Australian former Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis is threatened with a lawsuit
South Australia’s Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman issued a lawyer’s letter threatening to sue Greek-Australian Labor front bencher Tom Koutsantonis last Friday. It is understood her legal action includes a demand …
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Greek Australian at the helm of Monash University’s push for the use of psychedelics to tackle mental health
After 50 years of stagnation in the development of novel, safe and effective treatments for targeted mental health disorders, Monash launched an end-to-end, cross-disciplinary centre to drive novel psychiatric drug …
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860 new cases in Victoria and five deaths as protestors continue to oppose draft pandemic legislation
Victoria confirmed 860 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths on Monday, and there are 378 people in Victorian hospitals of which 149 are in intensive care and 48 on a …
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Greece introduces a new law to control greenhouse emissions
The new climate law to be introduced this coming week is expected to bring a radical reduction of emissions by bringing an end to the sale of cars running on …
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The Halikos Building of Kalymnos’ General Hospital is finally complete
The Halikos building as part of the General Hospital of Kalymnos island has been completed, build entirely at the expense of the island’s great benefactor, John Halikos. Halikos, a Darwin-based …
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Public hearing to investigate St Basil’s begins tomorrow
A COVID-19 outbreak at St Basil’s Home for the Aged in Fawkner, Melbourne cost the lives of 45 residents several of whom Greek Australian. Meanwhile, hundreds of residents and staff …
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Pearson announces $20m for Melbourne’s live music to burn bright this summer
Sunday November 14 Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson announced $20 million in “funding for live music as well as Australian-first events interruption insurance package to provide the security …
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Councillor Steve Staikos re-elected as Kingston Mayor
Bunjil Ward Councillor Steve Staikos has been re-elected as Kingston Mayor, having been voted by his councillor colleagues to serve as Mayor for a fourth term. Cr Staikos has served …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew postpones visit to Mount Athos to be COVID-safe
In an effort to raise awareness in favour of COVID-19 vaccinations, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew postponed his much anticipated scheduled visit to Mount Athos. The reason behind his decision is a …
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Victoria records 905 new COVID-19 cases, with NSW reporting 195
In the last 24 hours from yesterday’s announcement Victoria has recorded 905 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths. For the first time since September the state’s infection numbers dropped below …