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SA Tourism board member resigns after liking racist ‘Greek Crooks’ tweet
SA Tourism Commission board member Andrew Killey has resigned from his position, effective immediately, following the uproar caused by him ‘liking’ a racially offensive social media post, which claimed the …
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Labor promises kinder for every 3-year-old in 2020
In an Australian first, under a re-elected Andrews Labor Government every Victorian child born will start kindergarten a year earlier, giving them the skills and experiences they need to be …
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Samuel Symons, 27, loses cancer battle
Samuel Symons, 27, has passed away following a long battle with a recurrent aggressive brain tumour. “It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our son …
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Proposal to upgrade Oakleigh station precinct goes public
Plans to upgrade Oakleigh railway station and its surroundings have been presented for public consultation by the City of Monash council. The main theme behind the designs is to take …
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Planning an overseas trip? Make sure you are not in debt to Centrelink!
In a bid to recoup $800 million of debt, former welfare recipients who owe money to the federal government will face a travel ban until the funds are repaid. So …
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Coburg West Primary to terminate Greek program in 2019
In its September newsletter, Coburg West Primary School (CWPS) announced that Greek language teaching will not be included in its 2019 curriculum plan. Enrollment numbers are increasing, reaching full capacity, …
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ECCV Chair Kris Pavlidis denies bullying allegations amid EO’s resignation
Just nine weeks after being appointed the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria’s (ECCV) Executive Officer, Fotis Kapetopoulos has quit, claiming that the organisation’s Chair made his tenure “impossible”. In Kapetopoulos’ …
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Renowned plastic surgeon returns to Australia after treating fire victims in Greece
Internationally renowned Australian plastic surgeon, Dr John Greenwood, who flew to Greece to assist fellow surgeons in treating victims of the tragic fires in Attica, has recently returned to Australia …
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Serious rift between the GCM and the Victorian Government over the Bulleen site
A rift has erupted between the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GCM) and the State government of Victoria, due to the delay in rezoning the area that includes the …
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Aged care facilities’ neglect and abuse in the spotlight
The scenes broadcasted last Monday night on ABC’s investigative program, Four Corners and the stories carers and family members of elderly residents of aged care facilities shared on the program, …