Australia

A Festival for Immigrants was held in Melbourne, Australia on the occasion of the 'Australia Day' celebrations. Greek Foreign Minister of Victoria, Nick Kotsiras, who was himself an immigrant from Greece to Australia, initiated the event. For symbolic reasons, the...

The Greek state Minister of Energy and Multicultural Affairs of Victoria, Nicholas Kotsiras, announced his retirement from politics. Kotsiras announced that he will not be a candidate for the seat of Bulleen. The Greek politician who held the seat for 14...

When new Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was elected on June 17, he got a letter of congratulations from Nick Kotsiras, Victoria's Greek-Australian Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, and didn't forget it. Kotsiras has a letter now too: from Samaras,...

Two members of Greek extreme far-right political party Golden Dawn will visit Australia this week to raise funds and meet local supporters, according to a Guardian report. Ignatius Gavriilidis, Golden Dawn's Australian representative, said that the party members will be in...

The Australian branch of the far-right Greek political party Golden Dawn announced it has stopped a fundraising drive in Australia because of reactions against it. However, Golden Dawn has refused to rule out future fundraising activities. Golden Dawn was collaborating with a community...

It was not so long ago that the MP of the National Party of New South Wales, Greek Australian George Souris, was a prominent leader in Barry O'Farrell's coalition government. Between 2011 and 2014, Souris served as minister of Tourism, Major Events,...

The Greek liberal Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship of Victoria, Nicholas Kotsiras is set to be replaced by Matthew Guy as the Victorian Premier Denis Napthine decided to proceed with a reshuffle of his cabinet before the elections of November, 29. The...

Four Greek Australians are candidates with the Labor Party at the next state elections in Victoria. Steve Dimopoulos is candidate for Oakleigh, Nick Staikos for Bentleigh, Helena Consta for Frankston and Philip Dalidakis for the Senate. Mikakou Jenny, Jennifer Kanis and...

The Hellenic Museum of Melbourne, officially announced its cooperation with the Benaki Museum at an event held on its premises in the presence of many art lovers. The announcement was made by the chairman of the Nafsika Stamoulis Foundation, under...

Lonsdale Street, Melbourne’s traditional Greek corner, seems to be in trouble, as more and more Greek –themed businesses are closing. The municipality of Melbourne along with the State Government has recently taken the initiative to highlight the Greek Corner in...

Albanian immigrants seem to be abandoning Greece by the thousands, due to the deepening financial crisis and rising unemployment that has hit 23.1 percent. Unable to make ends meet, they are making their way to Australia, just as Greeks...

Following a previous article in The Australian, new statements are furtherly reacting against thoughts of launching a local branch of the extreme right-wing “Golden Dawn” party. The Greek newspaper New World heading in Australia has come to add previous...

Twelve Greek- Australian candidates will be contesting the Victorian state election on November 27th.  They include seasoned veterans and fresh faced first-timers representing a broad range of political parties. As the deadline for candidates enrolling with the Victorian Electoral Commission...

The 2010 Antipodes Festival was launched over the weekend with the Glendi celebrations attracting thousands of people to the heart of Melbourne. Lonsdale street was dressed in blue and white in a proud display of Greek culture with the next...

The Labor Party victory at the Victorian elections on Saturday, November 29, opens the door for Greek-Australian MP Jenny Mikakos to become Minister. Mikakos is expected to be sworn as Minister in the Victorian state government that will be formed...