Australia
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After visa stagnancy, Australian government points to 177 per cent increase in citizenship by conferral cases
More new migrants will soon become Australian citizens thanks to a 177 per cent increase in the number of citizenship by conferral cases finalised. Thanks to the Morrison Government’s focus …
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University of Queensland responds to student Drew Pavlou’s claims on Chinese influence in education, ahead of court battle
When Drew Pavlou, 20, decided to issue a summons to the the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) top diplomat in Brisbane (Neos Kosmos, 26 October issue) he focused attention on …
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Dora Moses named Women’s Small Business Champion at Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards – but everyone walks away a winner
There were two Greek finalists at the Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards: Dewdrops Early Learning Centre and Westgarth Pharmacy. Truth be told, Neos Kosmos was there in the hope that they …
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Two Greek Australian entrepreneurs ranked among nation’s richest under 40
Two Greek Australian entrepreneurs have made the Australian Financial Review‘s Young Rich List yet again. Named among the 100 richest Australians under 40 is 28-year-old personal trainer, Kayla Itsines and …
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Cr Lambros Tapinos named mayor of Moreland City Council for the third time
Councillor Lambros Tapinos has returned to the post of Moreland City Council mayor, after being elected on Monday night. The Greek Australian served as mayor of the same district from …
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Tougher laws for overseas and interstate licence holders driving on Victoria’s roads
New Victoria road safety laws came into effect on Tuesday making it obligatory for overseas driver licence holders in Victoria, regardless of their visa status, to have converted their licence …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Australia stands beside Greek youth struggling with drug addiction
Archbishop Makarios is making good on his promise of casting the church’s focus on youth. A rehabilitation centre for drug abuse will open in Melbourne with the support of Ecumenical …
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Missing woman Aliki Georgiou found safe in Grafton, north NSW
It has been a good conclusion to the case of the sudden disappearance of the young woman from Melbourne, Aliki Georgiou who was reported missing on 21 October having been …
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His Eminence Archbishop Makarios welcomes new Queensland Bishop Iakovos
Archbishop of the Greek Australian Orthodox Church Makarios has supported the choice of Iakovos as the new Bishop for Queensland. After last Wednesday night’s Liturgy of St James in South …
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Cyprus Halloumi Festival – not just about the cheese, but also about the ‘dream’ of Cypriot Australians
The Cyprus Halloumi festival took place over the weekend, but there was more to it than just halloumi. Cyprus Community of Melbourne President Stelios Angelodimou told Neos Kosmos that it …