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New Rose blooms in Melbourne

New Rose blooms in Melbourne

Louth native Claire Lynch will be Melbourne’s first entrant to the Rose of Tralee in a decade.

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Perth publican sounds alarm over violence

Perth publican sounds alarm over violence

Irish publican in Perth warns that the antisocial behaviour of a small minority of Irish people in WA will ruin opportunities for the majority.

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Irishwoman (22) found dead in Sydney flat

Irishwoman (22) found dead in Sydney flat

The young Irishwoman was found dead in an apartment in inner city Sydney.

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News of police warning fuels Facebook debate

News of police warning fuels Facebook debate

The Irish Echo’s Facebook page has erupted into lively debate, following news of alleged antisocial behaviour by Irish nationals in Perth.

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WA police point to Irish bent in pub offences

WA police point to Irish bent in pub offences

Police in WA say a reports of a “disproportionate number of Irish involved in offences” was the motivation behind police officers contacting GAA clubs to spread a warning.

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GAA in Perth speak out over police message

GAA in Perth speak out over police message

Western Australia’s GAA President Robert O’Callaghan has spoken out in defence of the sporting organisation in light of recent media reports with regard to alleged antisocial behaviour by the Irish in Perth.

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Non-resident taxpayers face July rate rise

Non-resident taxpayers face July rate rise

People who are non-residents for tax purposes in Australia will feel the pinch from July 1 when a standard tax threshold comes into effect.

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WA police concerned about ‘antisocial’ Irish

WA police concerned about ‘antisocial’ Irish

The West Australian police will speak to all of Perth’s GAA clubs in an effort to clamp down on alleged antisocial behaviour by young Irish immigrants.

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NAMA’s deferred mortgage plan wins praise

NAMA’s deferred mortgage plan wins praise

Deferred mortgages are being offered to first-time buyers and homeowners to kick-start the housing market. More than 100 properties are being offered under the pilot scheme, launched by the National Asset Management Agency (Nama).

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Ó Cuív decides to stay with Fianna Fáil

Ó Cuív decides to stay with Fianna Fáil

Former deputy leader of Fianna Fáil Eamon Ó Cuív has decided to stay with the party despite a divisive row over his opposition to the European fiscal treaty.

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