A stricken cargo ship which caused New Zealand’s worst ever maritime disaster has broken in two, raising fears of further pollution along the North Island coast. The Greek-owned Rena, caused an oil leak after it ran aground in October. Environmental campaigners are worried many more of the ship’s 1,400 containers and their contents will be [...]
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More than 3000 People at the Greek Epiphany in Frankston
Blessed was Altona Meadows teenager Leonidas Kikiris, 17 (photo), who dived with dozens of others for a crucifix thrown into the water off Frankston Pier yesterday at the Greek Festival of Epiphany, or Blessing of the Waters. The diver who comes up with the cross is said to be guaranteed good fortune for the rest [...]
Greek Mayor Leads the “Best” City in Australia for 2011
Greek – Australian Nickolas Varvaris is the mayor of Kogarah City in Sydney, which received this year’s award for the best city in Australia. Nickolas Varvaris stated he was particularly pleased. According to the experts’ judgement, “the city shows particular sensitivity to culture, tradition, high quality services, proper management of its finances, environmental protection, appropriate [...]
Australian Student Visa – Possible Links to Sex Industry to Be Investigated
Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has announced an analysis of the Australian student visa program and possible links to the sex industry. It has been alleged that some students on Australian student visas end up working in the sex industry. If there is any evidence of human trafficking this will be referred to the Australian Federal [...]
Xenophon Calls to Officially Recognize Armenian, Greek and Assyrian Genocides
Greek – Australian Senator Nick Xenophon reaffirmed the historical reality of the Armenian, Greek and Assyrian Genocides, paving the way for the Upper House to officially recognize these crimes against humanity. Speaking in the Senate on October 12 Xenophon declared: “From 1915 to 1923, the Armenian, Greek and Assyrian people were the victims of one [...]
Australian Immigration Study: 80 Percent of Firms Planning to Hire Overseas Workers
Four out of five companies in Western Australia (WA) plan to hire foreign workers to help fill skills gaps, according to new research by global consultancy services firm KPMG. The KPMG report found that there were increasing skills shortages in every Australian state except Queensland, and 61 percent of surveyed employers were affected by the [...]
Cooks and Chefs Needed in Many Australian States
Many Australian states will sponsor cooks and chefs under State Sponsored skilled migration routes. If you are skilled in the culinary arts and want to live and work in Australia, it is possible for you to obtain a work and residence visa through a State Sponsored skilled migration route under the General Skilled Migration program. [...]
Australian Students in Greece to Study Common Struggles of First and Second World War
A group of Australian students was selected to visit Greece and Turkey for the purpose of studying the common struggles of Greeks and Australians, during the First and Second World War. The students were selected within the framework of this year’s scholarship program in NSW, for their engagement and high performance level in history, particularly [...]
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02 / 03 Greek Tourist Robbed in New Zealand While Sleeping
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02 / 01 The New Wave of Immigration from Greece to Australia
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02 / 01 Greek Water Ski Champion Invited to Victorian Moomba Masters
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02 / 01 Strong Greek Presence at 2012 AACTA Awards
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01 / 31 Greek-Australian John Ioannou Promotes Aboriginal Art
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01 / 31 Pontic Greeks 2012 Synapandema in Melbourne Greeted With Success
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01 / 31 “Waiting for the Barbarians” Opera by Cavafy Premieres at Tasmania’s MONA FOMA
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01 / 31 Meat-Fare Sunday Community BBQ Hosted By Saint George Greek Orthodox Community
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01 / 31 Greek Orthodox Community of NSW To Hold Screening Event In Memory of Theo Angelopoulos
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01 / 30 First Greek Minister of Victoria Nick Kotsiras Initiates Festival for Immigrants
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01 / 26 Eight Greek-Australians Among Recipients of This Year’s Australia Day Honours
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01 / 31 Pontic Greeks 2012 Synapandema in Melbourne Greeted With Success
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01 / 29 Greek Orthodox Priest To Give Evidence Regarding False Facebook Claims
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01 / 30 Members of House of Representatives in Cyprus Visit Australia
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01 / 25 Greek-Australian James Castrission About to Complete World’s First Unsupported Trip Across South Pole
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01 / 31 Meat-Fare Sunday Community BBQ Hosted By Saint George Greek Orthodox Community
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01 / 25 Celebrating Victoria’s Migration at the Piers Festival!
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02 / 03 Greek Tourist Robbed in New Zealand While Sleeping
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01 / 27 White-Painted Cycladic Houses Inspire New Energy Saving Solutions
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01 / 30 First Greek Minister of Victoria Nick Kotsiras Initiates Festival for Immigrants
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