For those of us fortunate enough to escape to a more exotic locale this summer, Melissa Chrys offers up some packing tips to take the hassle out of your holiday. Bon voyage!

Greece was going into Friday’s European Union leaders’ summit looking for a unanimous decision on fiscal governance.

At least ten dead whales have been found washed up on Corfu beaches in recent days.

A new guide for early-childhood professionals to help youngsters maintain their first language, while learning English has been launched by the Victoria Government.

A platform for our architects to shine

The Australian Labor Party took the opportunity to reconfirm its position on the Cyprus situation at last week’s annual party conference.

The Zakynthian Association will be celebrating St Dionysios with a feast day on Saturday 17 December.

A failed escape attempt by five inmates at Athens’s maximum security prison, Korydallos – which resulted in several guards being held hostage – ended Monday night.

Injured Brisbane Roar captain Matt Smith hopes to be cleared for Saturday’s match.

Cheaper flights to Europe is on the cards as low-cost airlines compete for passengers.