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“We’re all Keynesian now,” says Victoria’s Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson
Victorian Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson fronted multicultural media on Tuesday 24 November, the day the Victorian government brought down an historic budget to redress the overwhelming consequences of the second …
America – battleground of freedom and democracy
Media narrative in the wake of the US Presidential election is that of a “deeply divided nation’. Given the vast regional, class, language and cultural diversity in America, democracy has …
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“The Premier wouldn’t even speak to his own people,” says Victoria’s Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien
Former Minister and Treasurer in the Bailleu and Napthine governments, Liberal Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien says Our Plan to get Victoria back to work and back in business “is a …
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The Cave podcast: Ancient Thebans derided as yokels by the “snooty Athenians”
[This episode of The Cave was recorded on 4 August 2020.] Cartledge, the former head of Greek History at the University of Cambridge has an impressive list of publications including the …
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An ode to those departed and departing
My aunty Fotoula died last week at 91. She had a good life. She left behind daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. As with every passing of that generation of migrants, …
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Young African-Australian talent needed to take South Melbourne FC to another level
South Melbourne FC Youth Director Peter Kokotis is passionate about integrating “new Australians into NPL football.” “In my work in football across Asia I have met unbelievable African talent, many …
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Greek-Australian cultural industry needs to take part in the reimagining of Australia Council for the Arts
Jade Lillie has a tough job as the Head of Sector Development for the Australia Council for the Arts. She has just launched the Australia Council’s Let’s Re-Imagine Together, which …
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James Merlino rejects criticism of government modelling
Deputy Premier of Victoria James Merlino and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence held a multicultural media conference on Monday 7 September to discuss the government’s ‘road map’ out …
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Parliament an instrument that ensures the ultimate safety of citizens
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews wants parliament to agree on a 12-month extension of the state’s emergency powers. This is unlikely to pass the Legislative Council. These powers have made the …
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“What is going on here is unacceptable to me,” Premier Daniel Andrews told the multicultural media
KEY POINTS Greek Age Care Deaths Premier Andrews said he was heartbroken to think that Greek Australians “who have lived their whole life working hard to build a better Victoria …