Australia
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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 …
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AFL’s first female umpire, Greek Australian Eleni Glouftsis engaged after proposal at the MCG
Saturday’s game at the MCG between Carlton and Adelaide will forever be remembered by umpire Eleni Glouftsis. Following Carlton’s win, her partner, and fellow umpire Dillon Tee got down on …
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Are Cypriot wine varieties the answer to Australia’s climate change crisis?
Clashing viewpoints show that climate change continues to be a contested issue among experts, politicians and the general public. But for those working across Australia whose livelihood depends on nature’s …
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Letter: When were Greeks cool?
As I read the headline – ‘Why aren’t Greeks cool anymore?’ – I tried hard to think when during my lifetime were we of Greek origin ever considered cool. Well, …
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Greek community in Dandenong celebrates 60 year milestone
Located 30 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, is a small, yet strong, and very close-knit Greek community. This weekend, that very community is celebrating its 60 year milestone, since the establishment …