Tag: Australia

PM Mitsotakis receives Archbishop of Australia Makarios

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met warmly with Archbishop Makarios of Australia at Maximos Mansion, expressing joy ahead of his upcoming March 25 visit to the Greek diaspora. He highlighted the postal voting legislation for expatriates as a historic achievement for Hellenism and his personal efforts toward a double taxation avoidance agreement.

Former Labor Senator and Multicultural Champion Nick Bolkus Passes Away at 75

Former South Australian Labor senator Nick Bolkus, a pioneering Greek-Australian minister in the Hawke and Keating eras renowned for his humanitarian immigration policies including post-Tiananmen Square protections, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2025 at age 75, earning widespread tributes for his dedication to multiculturalism and Labor values.

Nick Kyrgios

Major Decision on Nick Kyrgios' Australian Open Participation Still Pending

Australian Open organizers have awarded main draw wildcards to four more local players—Rinky Hijikata, Priscilla Hon, Talia Gibson, and Taylah Preston—for the 2026 tournament, bringing the total Australians in the singles draw to 16. However, Nick Kyrgios was not included, leaving his participation in his home Grand Slam uncertain as he awaits a potential wildcard decision.

Sydney Police Arrest Seven Men Amid Fears of Planned Violence Following Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Armed tactical police in Sydney detained seven men on December 18, 2025, after intelligence suggested they were planning a violent act, reportedly en route to Bondi Beach—days after a deadly Islamic State-inspired terror attack killed 15 at a Hanukkah event. No link to the prior shooting has been found, amid national heightened alerts and new hate speech laws.

Bondi Beach Massacre - 12 Dead at 29 Injured Hanukkah Event

A horrific shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration has left 10 dead, including Rabbi Eli Shlanger. Witnesses report the gunmen shouting “Allahu Akbar” as they opened fire on a crowd of 1,000 people. Prime Minister Albanese’s response has sparked controversy due to the lack of acknowledgment of the Jewish nature of the event.

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