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  • Pressure on ACT government to increase language schools funding
    17 May 2012 (0)

    Language school groups have joined forces in a bid to pressure the ACT Government to increase funding for ethnic language schools in the ACT.

  • Aussies train up Greek lifesavers
    17 May 2012 Penni Pappas (0)

    Greece is renowned for its gorgeous beaches; with a coastline that captures the heart and soul of everyone who embraces its shore, and islands surrounded by the turquoise of the Mediterranean sea,

  • Greek studies get a $450,000 push start at CDU
    16 May 2012 (0)

    The 'Guardians of Greek' program at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) has raised $450,000 to promote the expansion of Greek Studies in Australia's top end.

  • Spartels gets top Kazzie honour
    16 May 2012 (0)

    Michael Spartels has been named Kastellorizian of the year for his distinguished service to the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria, spanning almost four decades.

  • New online tool explains orthopaedic surgery
    16 May 2012 Mike Sweet (0)

    Explaining the intricacies of orthopaedic medical treatment to the elderly, and its benefits, will now be easier thanks to a pioneering computer presentation created in Melbourne.

  • Vamvakinou expands cancer screening
    15 May 2012 (0)

    Federal Member for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou's campaigning to expand the Cancer Council's National Bowel Cancer Screening Program has finally come into fruition.

  • Greeks in the Far Orient launch
    15 May 2012 (0)

    The book Greeks in the Far Orient was officially launched in Melbourne last week by former premier of Victoria John Brumby.

  • Baillieu’s budget bad for seniors, says Mikakos
    15 May 2012 (0)

    The cost of living pressures faced by older Victorians was overlooked in Premier Ted Baillieu's second budget, according to the Shadow Minister for the Cost of Living Lily D'Ambrosio and Shadow Min

  • No change to pension arrangement for Greek Australians
    15 May 2012 (0)

    Greek Australian’s on the pension have be spared from the announcement last week that will see annual welfare payments reduced depending on how long you spend overseas.

  • Pontian genocide commemorated
    14 May 2012 (0)

    The Pontian Genocide was commemorated at an event held by the Coordinating Committee of Pontian Assocciations in Melbourne (SEPSM).

  • Celebration of the Battle of Crete’s 71st anniversary
    14 May 2012 (0)

    The President of the Legislative Council Bruce Atkinson and the members of the Parliamentary Friends of Greece hosted a celebratory event at the Parliament of Victoria last week.

  • Mirabella fires back after Albanese got personal
    14 May 2012 (0)

    Things got heated in parliament this week when Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella confronted Labor's Anthony Albanese after he made a personal attack regarding the estate of her former lover Mel

  • Preschoolers to learn second language, says Abbott
    14 May 2012 (0)

    Every preschooler would have to study a foreign language if the coalition wins the next election, said Tony Abbott in his budget reply speech.

  • SBS programming gets funding boost
    11 May 2012 (0)

    SBS has received a federal funding boost of $158.1 million, which will go towards strengthen its current affairs line-up, which will include radio services for African immigrants and an increased i

  • Fond farewell to Melbourne Fringe
    11 May 2012 Penni Pappas (0)

    Esther Anatolitis will be stepping down from her role as CEO of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, after five years in the job to pursue a new position as Director of Regional Arts Victoria.

  • SA Greek Consulate reduce services
    10 May 2012 (0)

    The South Australian Greek Consulate will reduce their hours due to staff shortages.

  • Launch of the Grampians RAC
    10 May 2012 (0)

    A new Regional Advisory Council (RAC) - set up in the Grampians - was officially launched this week by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras and Chin Tan, Chairpe

  • A 'Good Move' for Melburnians
    10 May 2012 (1)

    A new advertising initiative to promote the 'good life' available to Melburnians who decide to relocate to rural Victoria has been launched this week by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and

  • Commission addresses racism in Victoria
    9 May 2012 (0)

    An online survey has been developed to increase awareness into racism issues in
    Victoria.

    The survey entitled Reporting Racism: what you say

  • Oakleigh Grammar principal to stay on for extended tenure
    9 May 2012 (0)

    The Oakleigh Grammar Management Committee has announced that Mark Robertson will continue in his position as principal, to enable "the consolidated growth and revitalization" of the school.

  • 'Battlers' budget' delivered by Swan
    8 May 2012 (0)

    Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan has fulfilled Labor's pledge to turn a $37 billion deficit into a slender $1.5 billion surplus in tonight's budget announcement.

  • Australian medical aid to Greece
    8 May 2012 Thomas Andronas (0)

    A West Australian pharmacist and businessman is calling on the Greek Australian community to send medical aid to Greece, to help ease an impending health crisis.

  • Welfare slashed for overseas travellers
    8 May 2012 (0)

    Welfare payments to families, pensioners, single parents and carers will be dramatically cut if the recipient chooses to spend more than six weeks on their overseas travel according to a Herald

  • Alphington Grammar shows Greek-owned organisations plans for revamp
    8 May 2012 (0)

    Melbourne's Alphington Grammar recently opened their doors to a number of Greek organisations for an open day at the campus.

  • Kotsiras celebrates the humble olive
    8 May 2012 (0)

    Minister for Multiculturalism and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras joined the large crowd in Mildura to celebrate at the Festival of the Olives, last Sunday.

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