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Dimitry Chrisis comments on increased diesel theft in NSW amid fuel crisis

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Dimitry Chrisis comments on increased diesel theft in NSW amid fuel crisis

Amid the fuel crisis caused from the Middle East conflict, New South Wales truckers have reported an increase in diesel theft and mechanics have reported working with more customers whose trucks have been damaged by fuel thieves.

NSW Police have also reported a rise in thefts from areas including roadworks and construction sites.

Dimitry Chrisis is the director of a company that cleans diesel particulate filters (DPF) in vehicles, Clean My DPF. He told ABC News high fuel prices were creating difficulties for many Australians.

“Trucks are costing extra thousands of dollars to fill up… to run food up and down the coast,” Chrisis said. “I have a few friends in the truck game… and they are about to pull trucks off the road because of all the expense.”

Road Freight NSW chief executive Simon O’Hara commented on the matter saying, “If we continue to see this action in the Middle East, and we continue to see pressure on supply and prices for fuel, we are likely on the cusp of further developments in this area.”

Source: ABC News

Zeus Street Greek secures private equity deal

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Zeus Street Greek secures private equity deal

Following Zeus Street Greek’s recent rollout of drive-thrus, the brand has secured additional investment from private equity firm Whiteoak to support further expansion.

While exact details of the deal are unknown, the company will remain led by its founders Costa Anastasiadis, Peter Koutsovasilis and Terry Anastasiadis who will all retain a significant ownership stake.

With locations across Australia, the fast-casual dining chain has been bringing Greek food to Australians since 2014.

Whiteoak was established in 2016 and is a Sydney and Melbourne-based private equity firm which specialises in growth capital for established Australian and New Zealand companies.

Source: QSR Media

Local Andrew Skoullos speaks out about proposed seven-story St Kilda development

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Local Andrew Skoullos speaks out about proposed seven-story St Kilda development

The Cosmopolitan Hotel on Carlisle Street in St Kilda is set to be demolished to make way for a proposed seven-story development, leading to outrage among local residents who believe the building is oversized for the area.

Among these residents is Galleon Cafe owner Andrew Skoullos. While Skoullos doesn’t oppose new developments in the area, he told The Sydney Morning Herald he is concerned about the scale of the proposal.

“Carlisle Street and the surrounding area have a real village feel with heritage buildings, light, and character that people are drawn to. That’s a big part of why local businesses like mine work,” he said.

“I think most people just want to see development that respects what makes St Kilda special and doesn’t lose that identity.”

Skoullos also highlighted that St Kilda’s community already faces road closures, parking and construction disruptions and the impact of this new development would further impact these issues.

Two houses of heritage significance will be partially demolished in the construction of this new development. More than 300 people have signed an online petition against the proposal, calling on the council to reject or restrict the development.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis leads annual Good Friday house charity auction

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Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis leads annual Good Friday house charity auction

$1.212 million has been raised for The Royal Children’s Hospital at the 2026 Good Friday Appeal charity auction in Melbourne’s Tarneit.

The annual house auction has allowed the hospital to continue to provide life-changing care for families. The house sold to a local family and topped last year’s Geelong home sold for $1,150,500 at the charity auction.

Auction Company director Paul Tzamalis conducted the auction.

“It has always been an essential safety net for families, and that perspective never leaves you,” Tzamalis said, having received treatment for asthma at the Royal Children’s as a child.

“Calling this auction is something I take incredibly seriously.”

Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis. Photo: Alan Barber / Real Estate.

The new owners of the Tarneit home, husband and wife Gurshish and Kirandeep Nehal, have a connection to the Royal Children’s as one of their daughters was born there. While the final price was above the couple’s budget, they kept bidding “because it’s for such a good cause.”

The five-bedroom residence was built by volunteer tradespeople and suppliers along with Henley Homes on land donated by Villawood Properties. This is the 47th home Henley’s has constructed for the Good Friday Appeal, raising $22.7 for the cause across more than three decades.

The house sits on a 448sqm block and was sold fully furnished and with a fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and two televisions.

The auction saw 1000 people attend and the day also included the Truganina Fire Brigade, a Bollywood performance, face painters and music, with all money raised going to the Royal Children’s.

Source: Real Estate

Billionaire Andrianakos estate dispute heads to court in high-stakes family battle

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Billionaire Andrianakos estate dispute heads to court in high-stakes family battle

Five properties of the late Melbourne billionaire Nick Andrianakos have become the subject of a major family dispute between his four children following his death in Greece last year.

The case is now before the Supreme Court of Victoria, with tensions escalating after mediation efforts failed.

His youngest son, Theo, is challenging the existing arrangements, arguing that an unsigned revised will reflects his father’s true intentions. In contrast, his siblings – Paul and Kristina Andrianakos and Vicky Papamarkou – are relying on the original signed will to determine how the inheritance should be distributed.

A source close to the matter described the dispute as “Melbourne’s answer to Succession,” pointing to the high financial stakes and the involvement of leading legal teams.

The situation is further complicated by the reported involvement of the late businessman’s partner in Greece, who was allegedly promised up to €5 million from the estate. Succession planner Peter Pagonis is also listed as a plaintiff alongside Theo, although he has not publicly commented.

Andrianakos’ estate is extensive, including multiple high-value properties across Victoria, such as a Greenvale mansion and a penthouse at the Westin Hotel, along with business and development interests in Greece.

The family’s wealth, estimated at around $2 billion in 2025, has been built through a vast property portfolio and major investments, including a significant stake in the Northland shopping centre.

Source: The Age

Former JB-Hi-Fi owner Richard Bouris sells waterfront Brighton home for $25 million

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Former JB-Hi-Fi owner Richard Bouris sells waterfront Brighton home for $25 million

Former JB-Hi-Fi owner Richard Bouris and his wife Alison have sold their waterfront Brighton home for $25 million in an off-market sale by JP Dixon Real Estate.

Sales records show that Bouris had purchased the property in 2005 for $4.65 million. The property consists of a three-bedroom floorplan and looks out to Port Phillip Bay.

Bouris has been known for his high-price property sales in the past, collecting $11 million from neighbouring Portsea homes at 16 and 17 Paringa Rd in 2020, and selling a Rye beach box for $380,000.

Bouris co-purchased JB-Hi-Fi in 1983 from founder John Barbuto and helped grow it from a local store into a national chain, later selling a majority stake in 2000 after playing a key role in its expansion. The retailer has since become one of Australia’s most successful, reporting $10.55 billion in sales in 2025.

Source: Real Estate

Strict Jerusalem security prompts Greece to consider new routes for Holy Fire transfer

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Strict Jerusalem security prompts Greece to consider new routes for Holy Fire transfer

Greece is preparing for the annual transfer of the Holy Fire from Jerusalem and is considering alternate ways to transport the fire safely as strict Holy Week security measures have limited access to sacred sites in the Old City.

The annual ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre will still take place, but with only a small number of clergy allowed inside and tight controls on movement.

Greece’s primary plan of transport of the Holy Fire involves a direct flight from Israel to Greece, if conditions allow. Alternative routes include transporting the flame via Jordan or through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.

Final arrangements will be determined considering the security situation in the region as the ceremony approaches.

Security measures during Holy Week in Jerusalem will extend beyond the church and will include increased police presence across the Old City with entry through major gates being strictly regulated. The general public will be largely denied access during this time.

Holy Saturday will see further restrictions implemented when the Holy Fire ceremony takes place. It is reported that only permanent residents of the Old City may be allowed limited access during the day.

Source: Tovima

No bail bid from Ben Roberts-Smith in first court hearing over war crime charges

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No bail bid from Ben Roberts-Smith in first court hearing over war crime charges

Jordan Portokalli, defence lawyer for war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for bail during his client’s first court appearance following his arrest, meaning Roberts-Smith will remain in custody.

The Victoria Cross recipient faces five murder charges linked to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. He is accused of involvement in the murders of unarmed Afghan nationals who were not taking part in hostilities and were detained.

Roberts-Smith has long denied the allegations since they first emerged in media reports in 2018.

The 47-year-old spent the night at Sydney’s Silverwater Correctional Complex and did not appear in court, with the matter heard virtually before Judge Lucas Swan.

Portokalli requested an in-person listing for later that day, stating, “We’re seeking that the matter be relisted for mention preferably today at Downing Centre, but we understand that might be a bit of a pipe dream, but as soon as is possible.”

Judge Swan agreed the request was “very much so a pipe dream” and acknowledged that both parties had previously spoken with the chief magistrate about this matter.

He directed Portokalli to contact the Chief Magistrate’s Office again to ask for a mention hearing for “today or at a future date.”

The case is due back in court on June 4.

Source: ABC News

Two police officers injured and a gunman killed outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

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Two police officers injured and a gunman killed outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Two police officers were injured and a gunman killed in a shooting outside a building that houses the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. The consulate itself was empty at the time, when three attackers opened fire at police around lunchtime on Tuesday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the incident, calling it a “treacherous attack”, and said, “We will continue our fight against all kinds of terrorism, and we will not allow… provocations to harm Türkiye’s climate of security.”

Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said two of the three attackers were brothers and confirmed, “The identities of the terrorists have been identified,” adding that one had links to an organisation that “exploits religion.” Authorities later clarified that the gunman who was killed “had connections with a terrorist group.”

The attackers had travelled from Izmit to Istanbul in a rental car and later clashed with police near Yapı Kredi Plaza. Two officers suffered minor injuries during the clash.

Israel’s foreign ministry thanked Turkish authorities for stopping the attack, stating, “We appreciate the Turkish security forces’ swift action in thwarting this attack,” and emphasised, “Terror will not deter us.”

The consulate had already been unstaffed due to ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey, particularly over the Gaza war. Relations between the two countries have been strained, with diplomatic ties largely frozen and heavy security maintained around the consulate.

Footage of the incident showed one attacker carrying what looked like an assault rifle, taking cover behind a bus while exchanging fire with police. Officers responded, and one was seen falling before moving to safety.

After the incident, police secured the area, closed nearby roads, and forensic teams searched for evidence. An investigation has been launched, led by three prosecutors.

US Ambassador Tom Barrack condemned the incident, saying, “Attacks on diplomatic missions are attacks on the international order – and an assault on the principles that bind nations together.”

Source: ABC News

US delays planned Iran attack as Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire window

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US delays planned Iran attack as Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire window

US President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend his plans to attack Iran’s infrastructure and power plants for another two weeks after he received a 10-point proposal from Iran.

This comes after Trump had issued a deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where he had warned “A whole civilization (sic) will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.”

While Iran had severed all communication with the US following this threat, a “double ceasefire” has now occurred.

Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that he is willing to negotiate, writing, “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”

“This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate.”

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, wrote about the new ceasefire on X: “If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.”

He said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible for two weeks “via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations”.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council released a statement where they claimed victory, saying the country would enter talks with the US “to consolidate Iran’s victory on the battlefield into political negotiations”.

“This does not mean the war has ended,” they said in the statement. “Iran will only accept the end of the war once the details of its 10-article plan are finalized in negotiations.”

Regarding Trump’s initial deadline, Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the Middle East conflict, had urged Trump to extend his deadline by two weeks and requested Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture.”

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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