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Greek-Australian MP Leading “Green Army” Movement
The Australian government announced the launch of "Green Army", a movement led by a Greek-Australian MP Nickolas Varvaris to face serious environmental threats.
Nickolas Varvaris, an MP from Barton, said that young people from the area, aged 17 to 24 will be the first to...
Australia
Where Australia’s Immigrants Were Born: Ethnic Interactive Map
This interactive map reveals the top three birthplaces for immigrants in cities and suburbs across Australia. Greeks show highest concentration in Melbourne and Sydney and in many cases are the first ethnic group after England and and New Zealand-born...
Australia
Greek-Australian Describes How His Wife and Her Lover Plotted His Murder
Chris Soteriou, the Greek-Australian businessman who was stabbed in 2010 by his then wife’s lover on his birthday, described the night his former wife and her lover attempted to kill him.
His former wife, Vicky Soteriou, and her lover, Aris...
Bakehouse Studios opens its doors to the public for the first time
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Greek-Australian Helen Marcou is co-owner of the legendary Bakehouse Studios in Melbourne and excited about opening its doors to the public for the first time ever.
If you’ve always wanted to look inside the studios where your favourite musicians honed...
Australia
Australian SBS ONE Presents “Greeks of the Sea”
The Australian public channel SBS ONE will present a three-part documentary series about the Greek maritime world next month. The television series is called “Greeks of the Sea” and the Australian-Greek adventurer Nikos Andronikos will be presenting.
The Greek-Australian production...
Greece
Stunning upset in Wimbleton, Nikos Kyrgios knocks out World No1, Rafael Nadal (video)
Greek – Australian Nikos Kyrgios produced an upset for the ages as he beat Rafael Nadal (6-7, 7-5, 6-7, 3-6) and qualified to the quarterfinals of Wimbleton 2014!
The 19 year-old, who was born in Canberra to a Greek father,...
Australia
The Seven Richest Greeks of Australia
Seven Greek expatriates are included on this year’s list of 200 richest Australians, which was published in the financial magazine BRW. Mining heiress Gina Rinehart topped the rich chart with a fortune of more than 20 billion dollars.
#1. The...
Australia
Concurrent Marathon for Stray Animals in Sydney and Athens
The Penny Marathon, an event raising awareness of the the plight of stray, abused and neglected animals in Greece will take place in Athens and Sydney on Sunday July 14th, 2014.
Australia
Former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou Joins Bastion Group
Greek Australian Andrew Demetriou, former CEO of the Australian Football League, has accepted an important position with the Bastion Group and will serve as a board director, leading strategy and growth.
The company was founded in late 2008 by Fergus...
Australia
Greek Australians Honored on Queen’s Birthday
During Australia’s public holiday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday on June 9, nine Greek Australians out of 800 Australians, were honored for their contribution to the community.
The greatest distinction, Dame, was bestowed to the Governor of New South Wales,...