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A Greek-Australian teenager was reported missing on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, as pressed by the Victoria police headquarters, which has already published a search note and a photo of the girl, expressing concerns for her welfare. Police are appealing for...

Students who excelled in learning Greek in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) examinations were awarded by the Greek Community of Melbourne during the established annual celebration of Christmas, which took place this year at the beautiful new community building...

Greek-Australian guitarist Orianthi has made a huge splash in the rock scene over the last few years. Her image continues to rise, as was evident this last weekend in Adelaide, Australia, when she took to the stage to perform a rock concert...

Greeks who are currently moving to Australia may face some economic difficulties after the recent increase in permanent partner and spouse travel visa costs that was announced by the Australian government. The cost increase was part of the government’s measures...

Queen Elizabeth of England has recently sent a birthday card to Eleni Stamelou, member of the Greek Diaspora in Perth, Australia, in order to commemorate the latter’s 108th birthday. Stamelou was born in Euboea, Greece, in 1906, and currently lives...

Amirah Droudis, the Greek-Australian girlfriend of the Sydney cafe siege shooter, had her bail revoked after a magistrate decided that her being at large is an "unacceptable risk." The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had asked for Droudis' bail conditions to be reviewed...

A campaign entitled "Speak Greek in March" will be launched in early 2015 in Australia with the participation of Diaspora organizations, schools, mass media and all interested parties. The campaign's purpose is to preserve and promote the Greek language in...

Greek-Australian Federal Assistant Treasurer, Arthur Sinodinos, finally resigned from office amid rumors of an imminent government reshuffle. Sinodinos announced his decision to the country’s Prime Minister, Tony Abbot thus making it possible for him to fill his position which...

It was revealed on Tuesday, December 16, that the girlfriend of Man Haron Monis, the gunman who sieged the Lindt Chocolate Café in Sydney, is of Greek origin. The 35-year-old woman, Amirah Droudis, used to be named Anastasia Droudis before...

Greek-Australian lawyer Manny Conditsis said that his former client Man Haron Monis, the man behind the Sydney Siege, was an “isolated figure.” The Iranian refugee “came to Australia in the late 1990s as I understand it, obtained political asylum...