Australia
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Greek Australian landlord gets dumped with recycling stockpile
The collapse of major recycler SKM Recycling left five warehouses in Melbourne stranded with tens of thousands of tonnes of waste. Greek Australian warehouse owner Ange Marinakis estimates that it …
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Magistrate subpoenas Chinese Consulate General and five others in favour of Greek-Australian UQ student
University of Queensland student Drew Pavlou was successful in obtaining subpoenas for information against Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC) Consul General for Brisbane and others on 22 November. He was …
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Young Greek backpacker’s job application for Australian farm work goes viral
Each year over 600,000 backpackers make their way to Australia, and Lukas Giankintzis has found a way to stand out. The 26-year-old from the island of Kos posted a job …
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This Greek Australian father is trying to combat isolation among autistic adults
Steve Drakoulis’ son George was diagnosed with autism at two-and-a-half. At that stage, the father of two knew next to nothing about autism. “All you know is that it’s supposed …
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Greek Australian bail justice tells inquest he was unaware of Gargasoulas’ criminal past when he granted bail
The ongoing coronial inquest into the Bourke St attack has heard that the volunteer bail justice who gave the green light for James Gargasoulas’ release was not made aware of …
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Lemnian community of Melbourne celebrates 80 years at San Remo
The Lemnian Community of Melbourne celebrated its 80-year presence in Australia with a celebration at San Remo in Carlton. Eight decades are not to be scoffed at. What better way …
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Just for fun: Quick Q&A with Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, the side that’s usually hidden from the public
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos turned 50 this year. Neos Kosmos recently interviewed her on what it means to be a Greek Australian woman serving such an important role in …
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Bishop Chrysostomos terminated from his role with the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia
Bishop Chrysostomos has been relieved of his duties by the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA). Neos Kosmos approached GOCSA President Vasilis Gonis to confirm the news, and he …
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AGM reveals PRONIA’s profound impact on the community
PRONIA hosted its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, where the organisation’s annual report for 2018-19 was presented. It was revealed that the community service provider has significantly progressed …
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Patetsos calls on Australian Government to present its case in defence of Mr Al-Arabi in Thai court
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council of Australia (FECCA) calls on the Australian Government to seek leave to appear in the Thai court determining the fate of the detained Australian …