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Australian Labor uproar and migrant pensioner concern about six-week pension supplement rule
In a policy dispute with the government, the Labor caucus agreed to oppose the bill that would cancel the age pension supplement for the people who spend more than six …
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Courtney Herron’s parents watch on as man accused of killing daughter asks for psychiatric probe
Henry Richard Hammond, the man charged with killing Courtney Herron in May, appeared via a video link during a brief committal mention in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. His lawyer …
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Property mogul Theo Maras exposes the ‘myth’ behind the Australian dream, fizzling with land tax
Greek Australian property mogul Theo Maras is amongst a number of property developers in South Australia that are currently protesting against the Marshall Government’s proposed changes to the way in …
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Indian subcontinent connection to Lemnos and Gallipoli on display in Thessaloniki
The recent 84th Thessaloniki International Trade Fair was the location for a special exhibition by the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, recognising the role of troops from the Indian sub-continent …
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Has the Greek crisis been a catalyst for social change?
This week, members of the diaspora were briefed on social changes resulting from the economic crisis in Greece and how a new wave of philanthropy can help tackle challenges facing …
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Victorian Multicultural Commission set to acknowledge cross-cultural harmony
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) wishes to acknowledge an outstanding individual or group whose community project has brought together different cultural or religious groups to promote harmony and cross-cultural understanding. …
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NSW Government: $1.4m grant for multicultural events
If you live in NSW and are part of a community or cultural group you can apply for grants through the Multicultural NSW Celebrating Diversity Grants Program. Funding of up …
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Be the voice of your community: Join the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Regional Advisory Councils
The Agora may have become more complex than it was in Ancient Athens, however at its core it remains the same. If you want to impact on decisions you need …
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Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announces cutting edge 3D breast cancer imaging to save lives
A record 267,589 women were screened for breast cancer by BreastScreen Victoria in the last financial year – the highest number ever. The Andrews Labor Government will further facilitate this …
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Antonis Diamataris meets with Greek Festival of Sydney Chair Nia Karteris, and Archbishop Makarios
Greece’s Deputy Minister for Expatriate Greeks, Antonis Diamataris met on Wednesday in Athens with Chair of the Greek Festival of Sydney, Nia Karteris. Mr Diamataris is responsible for matters pertaining …