The average loan for a first-home buyer is $283,400, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

Labor hangs on to the seat of Melbourne after Greek Australian candidate Jennifer Kanis edged out the Greens.

A decision by the Council of State has opened the door to extending pharmacy opening hours, a change that has been vehemently opposed by professionals in the sector.

The leaders of the three parties that form Greece’s coalition government face the unhappy task of approving 11.5 billion euros in spending cuts over the next two years.

Troika officials, who continued their inspection in Athens, will return to Greece in September to complete their review, a European Commission spokesman.

Young Socceroo central defender David Vrankovic has joined forces with the crew of Melbourne Heart FC for the Hyundai A-League 2012/13 season.

Energy bills that include the carbon tax for the first time are soon to land on the desks of every small business.

The word is out – Greek singer Peggy Zina will be in Australia just before summer.

Vas Donoudis, head chef, Shed 5, gives us his braised lamb neck recipe, with a Hellenic twist.

The Greek crisis, the music industry and family – that’s what makes Giannis Ploutarhos tick.