Australia

Shopkeepers of the Greek-Australian Diaspora are concerned because of the imminent smoking ban at the most “Greek” corner of Melbourne. Specifically, the pedestrian street situated at the Oakley suburb, where almost all the shops and cafes are Greek. Since smoking...

Nei Lima Da Costa, a 29 year-old Brazilian man, killed three people, two of which were Greek-Australians. Three more were injured when struck by Da Costa while he was driving under the influence of narcotics, in Oakley, Melbourne. The Brazilian driver was...

The Greek Expatriate MP of Labor Party John Pandazopoulos announced his intentions to leave politics earlier this morning. Mr. Pandazopoulos has served in the Parliament of Victoria for 22 years and he will not be running again in the November...

The Greeks of Melbourne commemorated OXI Day with pomp and circumstance. The celebrations took place in different suburbs of Melbourne, but the most crowded were at Oakley and at Northcote. The celebrations at Oakley were organized by the Greek Community of...

Greek presence will be increased in Victoria’s Parliament following Saturday’s state elections. Eleven Greek candidates took part.  Five were re-elected. Specifically: *Liberal MP, Nikos Kotsiras (photo), easily retained his seat in Bulleen, by increasing the percentage of his votes by 7.1%....

If the opposition wins the forthcoming state elections in the Australian state of Victoria, then the government of Ted Bailleu will provide 100.000 AUD to the Greek community of Oakley.  This donation is for the organization of a festival highlighting Greek culture. This...

The Greek quarter of Oakley, and especially the road Eaton Mall, will soon be redeveloped and have a Greek character, since this place is traditionally the Greek  hang – out. According to an announcement of James Merlino, Minister Assisting the...