Australia row over 'fake' e-mail (BBC) Jun 22, 2009A political row deepens as an e-mail purportedly suggesting PM Kevin Rudd abused his position is described as a fake by police.... Australia flu 'may tip pandemic' (BBC) Jun 10, 2009A sharp increase in swine flu cases in Australia may mean the infection has become a pandemic, the World Health Organization says.... Australia defence minister quits (BBC) Jun 04, 2009Australia's Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has resigned. He had been under fire for failing to declare gifts received, including two trips to China.... Mr. Lambros passes away in Washington DC May 29, 2009Lambros Papantoniou, a Greek journalist died (63) late last night in Washington DC. Mr. Lambros worked for Athens daily "Eleftheros Typos", "Radio Thessaloniki", and for the Greek-American weekly magazine Greek News.... Australia swine flu ship isolated (BBC) May 28, 2009A cruise ship carrying 2,000 passengers has been ordered to stay at sea off the coast of Australia after three crew tested positive for swine flu.... The Greek shall inherit the earth (WA today, Australia) May 18, 2009GEORGE PELAIDIS' teeth aren't as perfect as Anthony Quinn's, nor does he have the late actor's devilishly smooth charm or elegant dance steps.... From Greece to Queensland (The Westender) May 18, 2009Greek history, colour and connection to Queensland showcased in Paniyiri Cultural Program... Panyiri Greek Festival (Brisbane Times) May 18, 2009Paniyiri, Queensland's signature celebration of all things Greek and the state's largest cultural festival, prepares to deliver Hellenic hospitality at its best over one big, fat Greek weekend.... Aussie scribe Christos Tsiolkas nabs top Commonwealth Writers' Prize (CBC.ca) May 16, 2009Australian author Christos Tsiolkas has won the top trophy of the 2009 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Tsiolkas captured the best book award for The Slap, which examines the perceptions of eight characters after a man slaps a child who does not belong to him... Dimitrios is staying onside with Dad (Brisbane Times) Apr 27, 2009LIKE any father and son, Evangelos and Dimitrios Petratos enjoy nothing more than getting out and having a kick-around at the weekend.... Australia's recession mild, says IMF (The Australian) Apr 27, 2009AUSTRALIA will escape relatively lightly from this year's recession compared with other countries and its own history, the International Monetary Fund says.... |