Australia
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Victoria’s Health Minister Mikakos announces efforts to fight flu in Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government is stepping up its fight against flu, making the flu vaccination compulsory for frontline staff in hospital wards. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos today announced the …
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Funding provided to embrace Victoria’s many cultures and traditions
Multicultural organisations are encouraged to apply for funding to hold cultural events, festivals and exhibitions that celebrate their food and traditions with others in the community. The Andrews Labor Government …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 1 August onward
VIC MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) kicks off today, 1-18 August at the refurbished Capitol Theatre. The program features 382 films and 31 premieres. Among them …
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Archbishop Makarios meets with Sydney’s Imbriots
The Imbriot community of Sydney welcomed Archbishop Makarios of Australia to Imvros Benevolent Society of NSW in Revesby. Imbriot President Nikolaos Madouris and other Imbriots dined with the new archbishop, …
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Former MasterChef Calombaris breaks silence with teary, heartfelt apology for wage theft error
Celebrity chef George Calombaris did not respond to Neos Kosmos’ requests for an interview following the wage theft scandal where he underpaid his staff by almost $8 million. He told …
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Archbishop Makarios to visit Australia’s Greek capital
Australia’s recently-appointed Greek Orthodox Archbishop Makarios is getting ready to head to Melbourne this week. The official program of the Archbishop’s visit was released on Tuesday and is jam-packed until …
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New Archbishop to visit St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Yarraville this Sunday
The new Archbishop of Australia Makarios of Christoupolis will be visiting St Nicholas Greek Orthodox church in Yarraville, this Sunday 4 August 2019 for the first time. Spokesperson Father Alexandros …
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Senate right to reject Hanson’s proposed immigration plebiscite, says FECCA Chair Mary Patetsos
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) has welcomed the Senate’s categorical rejection of Pauline Hanson’s proposed plebiscite on immigration, after the Bill was voted down 54 to …
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At 60, Dandenong’s Greek community is as young as ever
The Greek Orthodox Community of Dandenong and Districts went all out over the weekend for its annual Greek Festival, but this year was particularly special, marking the parish-community’s 60 year …
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Australia’s partner visa system being ‘exploited’, claims study by The Australian Population Research Institute
Australia’s partner visa system could be overhauled following figures of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and a departmental migration study by Dr Bob Birrell, head of The Australian Population …