Australia
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Sfakianakis gives his all in Sydney
Sfakianakis’ first concert in Sydney was a major hit with thousands of fans rejoicing!
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Greeks appointed to Refugee Tribunals
Two Greek Australians were appointed as members to the Migration Review Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal.
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Labor’s Brimbank quagmire deepens
A parliamentary outburst by Theo Theophanous against a former electorate officer has added fuel to the Brimbank scandal.
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1,011 confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Victoria
Victoria now has 1,011 confirmed cases of H1N1 human swine influenza, with a further 137 cases confirmed over the weekend.
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Brimbank blood letting
The Victorian Brimbank affair exposes deep factional rivalry in the Victorian Labor Party.
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Four Greeks honoured in Queen’s list
Four Greek Australians serving their community make Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Obesity solutions proposed
An inquiry on obesity headed by MP Steve Georganas recommends tax breaks for gyms, bariatic surgery and Medicare for weight loss programs.
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Small businesses to lose jobs
New award conditions announced by the Australian Industry Relations Commission for retail and pharmacy workers may force employers to axe jobs or cut staff hours.
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Parliamentary inquiry on Australia’s obesity released
A Parliamentary inquiry into obesity headed by MP Steve Georganas released their recommendations today and argues for tax breaks for gyms but advertisers of fast foods will still b
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Swine flu shuts schools
An additional 94 cases today has taken the the total number of swine flu sufferers in Melbourne to 306 cases and led to the closure of six schools.