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A celebration of migration at the piers

A celebration of migration at the piers

The Piers Festival will celebrate Victoria's cultural diversity by showcasing and reflecting the rich histories of both Station Pier and Princes Pier in Port Melbourne.

Adoption - the only option

Adoption - the only option

Every year, hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats are stranded at shelters across Australia - many looking for that second chance in life.

Cool summer soups

Cool summer soups

Soups aren’t just a winter comfort food, you can still enjoy them in the summer sun.

Chain reaction

Chain reaction

Melissa Chrys looks at why Australian fashionistas are going loopy over European and American chain store threads.

Metsovo: Vlach capital of the Pindus

Metsovo: Vlach capital of the Pindus

William Gourlay takes a look at the mystical and historical Northern city of Metsovo.

A Greek amongst the Chinese media

A Greek amongst the Chinese media

A passion for truth led Greek Australian Tina Sofos to present the world news for a Chinese broadcaster

Sport

Opinion

  • 26 Jan 2012

    Joanne Lock looks at how Greek mythological figures have filtered there way into modern technology and warfare.

  • 24 Jan 2012

    Dean Kalimniou explores the state of Greek community schools in Australia in this week's opinion piece.

  • 20 Jan 2012

    Dean Kalimniou looks at the French town of Nantes on going Greek again.

  • 17 Jan 2012

    Dr Edward Spence looks at the source of happiness, through simple living

Features

  • 27 Jan 2012

    A passion for truth led Greek Australian Tina Sofos to present the world news for a Chinese broadcaster

  • 25 Jan 2012

    Every year, hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats are stranded at shelters across Australia - many looking for that second chance in life.

  • 24 Jan 2012

    Official figures mask impact of crisis on Greek property values

Business & Profiles

  • 29 Jan 2012

    Mark Bouris talks about December CPI

  • 27 Jan 2012

    Thomas Koutsoupias gives an insight of the day-to-day life of running a legal practice.

  • 26 Jan 2012

    New car sales have plunged by 2.9 per cent in December 2011 when compared with November 2011 according to the latest ABS figures.

  • 25 Jan 2012

    Part-time workers seem to feel the most pain in Australia's job market as recent data reveals that 30,000 jobs were lost in December, with part-time employment being down by 53,700 to 3.37 million.

  • 27 Jan 2012

    Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was dragged away by security after being attacked by protestors outside The Lobby restaurant during Australia Day celebrations on Thursday.

  • 27 Jan 2012

    The port of Piraeus has become significantly more attractive for international container transporting firms.

  • 27 Jan 2012

    Catholic Health Australia has warned that new legislation proposed by the Federal Goverment will allow the government to take over charities critical of government policy.

Greece

  • 29 Jan 2012

    The head of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) wrote to the Supreme Court demanding to be allowed to give evidence as part of the investigation into allegations that Greece's 2009 public deficit figure was inflated on purpose.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    Just a week after police smashed four major extortion and usury rackets in Thessaloniki, the Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) has indicated that it is on the verge of cracking similar rings in Attica and the central port of Volos.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    IMF's chief economist Oliver Blanchard sees lack of competitiveness as a major issue for the embattled economy.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus, Alexander Downer briefed members of the Council in the framework of the UN Secretary General's statement at Greentree talks.

Australia

  • 29 Jan 2012

    Cars that don the Australian flag for Australia Day celebrations belong to "racist" drivers, says new research from UWA.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    Nick Xenophon has urged the Productivity Commission to clarify its recommendations to reduce problem gambling.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    While most Australians were enjoying a sunny day having barbecue parties and drinking beers on Australia Day, two men were braving the freezing temperatures of the Antarctic.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    The Australian Ambassador to Greece, farewelled 13 Australian teachers of Greek during an official function at the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki.

Community

  • 29 Jan 2012

    The Hellenic Dance Group in Norwood is a non-profit organisation which focuses on promoting and carrying on the traditions of the Hellenic culture.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    Moo Gourmet Burger's Adam Gerondis, will be just one of the 200 CEO's taking part in the inaugural CEO CookOff.

  • 25 Jan 2012

    Watch again as Vasili and his crew from Home of Vasili's take over Coburg with their January Family Day.

  • 24 Jan 2012

    The Piers Festival will celebrate Victoria's cultural diversity by showcasing and reflecting the rich histories of both Station Pier and Princes Pier in Port Melbourne.

Lifestyle

  • 29 Jan 2012

    We have to hand it to Kobo.

  • 27 Jan 2012

    Soups aren’t just a winter comfort food, you can still enjoy them in the summer sun.

  • 26 Jan 2012

    With its small size and reasonable price, the Breeze is sure to win the hearts of many digital radio listeners wanting a portable solution that runs on both batteries and mains power.

  • 25 Jan 2012

    Melissa Chrys looks at why Australian fashionistas are going loopy over European and American chain store threads.

Entertainment

  • 29 Jan 2012

    The book Daddy's Wings by Milena Agus - with English translation by Brigid Maher - is a diary according to its narrator.

  • 29 Jan 2012

    Stephen Smooker talks to film maker Kasiani Koutris as she sets out on a Pontian journey of musical revelation

  • 26 Jan 2012

    Brooke Shields revealed on a UK chat show that she thought she was going to lose her virginity to George Michael.

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