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Holy Synod to choose the next Archbishop of Australia – in a nutshell
Choosing a new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia and Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. When: 9-11 May 2019 Where: Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate otherwise known as the …
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If I were Prime Minister | Dr Alfred Vincent
Neos Kosmos is reaching out to stakeholders in the Greek Australian community and citizens at large ahead of the 18 May Australian elections. We are posing questions as to what …
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$10k for 10k: Greek businessman sets out to raise $10,000 for Children’s Cancer Foundation to celebrate Instagram milestone
Melbourne-based businessman George Passas had an alternative, and philanthropic, idea for thanking clients and friends for their support. Celebrating the upcoming milestone of 10,000 followers on Instagram for his construction …
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Vale Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM, community worker and Aboriginal rights activist
The wife of late Greek Australian Alick Jackomos, prominent community worker Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM passed away last month on 2 April, aged 89. Born on 13 June, 1929, Merle, …
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Voters urged to assess political parties’ multicultural policies in lead up to election
In the lead up to the Federal election this month, 18 May, voters are being urged by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) to assess and thoroughly scrutinise the …
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A Greek pioneer in the war on waste
When it comes to landfill waste, the construction and demolition industry is notoriously the biggest ‘player’, accounting for over a third of all waste that ends up there. With 15 …
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Lectures about Pontus and the Genocide recognition efforts in Australia
The Greek History and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne continue on 16 May with two lectures about Pontus and the Greek genocide recognition efforts in Australia. …
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Greek language in Australia: Experts analyse its past, present and future
Australia is becoming more linguistically diverse, but the number of third and second generation Australians who speak more languages other than English at home is decreasing. Recent census data shows …
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Free legal help to target migrant wage theft
Thousands of short-term migrants exploited by bosses who withhold fair wages will benefit from a $1.6 million statewide project providing free legal help to recover the money they’re owed. Four …
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The Frydenberg Factor: Australia’s Treasurer tells NK what Greeks stand to gain or lose at the next elections
“Do you mind if I eat while we talk?” Federal Treasurer and Deputy Leader, Josh Frydenberg asks. It’s 3pm and he has forgotten when he last ate. During an election …