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Panayides pleads guilty to fatal hit and run
Michael Panayides, a homeless man accused of fleeing after leaving a cyclist for dead on Chapel Street last year, pleaded guilty today. Appearing in Melbourne magistrates court via video link, …
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Greek Australian couple’s divorce shines light on ATO loophole
In an unprecedented decision regarding a couple’s divorce, High Court has found that it is possible for one spouse to transfer responsibility for tax debts onto their former partner during …
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“Macedonia” name dispute rally through the eyes of Greek Australians and expats
Tens of thousands showed up in the Athens centre to protest against the Prespes Agreement. Expats living in Greece could not help but be affected by developments and gave Neos …
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Greek and Skopjian diaspora united in condemnation of Prespes agreement
After more than 25 years and countless of rounds of UN-mediated talks, the governments of Greece and the FYROM finally announced they had agreed to end the row over what …
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MP Vamvakinou-Damousi discuss Australian identity and cultural policy
The Australian Academy of the Humanities met with Victorian MP Maria Vamvakinou this week to discuss the research they are conducting into arts and cultural policy. The Federal Member for …
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GOCMV members go to the ballots on Sunday
It’s election time for the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV), as its members are called to vote for the new board of management on Sunday 20 January. …
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Culture and expansion of the Greek Precinct on Papastergiadis’ priority list
“I’m not going to take any of this for granted,” says Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV). “I believe that we need to work …
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Migrants have better chances at landing a CEO role Down Under than Aussie-born employees
Have you ever considered DNA as a factor that could affect your chances of moving up the corporate ladder? A study by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics based …
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Summer in full swing as heatwave sets in across Australia
Australians are set to swelter as a severe heatwave kicks in across parts of the country with temperatures predicted to rise as high as 47C. Melbourne is expected to hit …
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Corrupt migration agents swindle Australian visa hopefuls
You don’t have to use a migration agent to apply for an Australian visa, but many desperate hopefuls interested in a better life have turned to these professionals for help …