Australia
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FECCA welcomes abandonment of plans to make citizenship test stricter
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) on Monday welcomed the decision by the Coalition Government not to pursue plans to make testing stricter for people seeking Australian …
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Labor MP Philip Dalidakis tenders resignation, effective immediately
Greek Australian Labor MP Philip Dalidakis resigned from Parliament at 12.30pm on Monday, 17 June, to take up a new position in the senior ranks of Australia Post. The upper …
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Pankoaki Brotherhood high tea raises funds for children with kidney disease
Members of the Pankoaki Brotherhood gathered over the weekend for a special high tea to raise funds for a worthy cause, Kidney Health Australia. The champagne was flowing, accompanying delicious …
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Victoria becomes the first state to adopt voluntary euthanasia laws this week
Voluntary assisted dying laws go into effect in Victoria on Wednesday, making it the first state to legalise euthanasia. Victorian Parliament first passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act in November …
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Victorian government’s payment to pensioner clubs
The Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition has been advised by the State Government that its pre-election commitment to pay each pensioner’s club $4000 has been included in the May 2019 …
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Greek Australian Professor Nick Papastergiadis joins Varoufakis’ party as candidate in Greek elections
Well-known Greek Australian academic, Professor Nick Papastergiadis is a candidate in the upcoming Greek elections, as part of Yanis Varoufakis’ party MeRA25. The news was officially announced on MeRA25’s website …
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Archbishop Makarios feels “blessed” to be coming to Australia
Weeks of speculation regarding the leadership of the Greek Orthodox church of Australia came to an end on 9 May when Bishop Makarios of Christoupolis was unanimously voted in as …
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Hellenic Medical Society of Australia explores brain and pain connection
The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) recently hosted a medical educational evening for its professional members entitled ‘Brain and Pain’. Doctors from various specialities as well as general practitioners …
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Father and son get set to hit the road, raising funds for children with kidney disease
George Papadopoulos, committee member of Pankoaki Brotherhood and his son Nick will once again be taking part in the Kidney Kids Kar Rally to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia. …
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Fronditha care laundry worker receives highest accolade
A dedicated laundry worker, who regularly stays at least an hour after her shift to sit and chat with the elderly residents and mend their clothes, has taken out the …