Australia
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Early learning centres to become multilingual hubs
Greek will be one of the languages available during the trial period
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First language research improves outcomes
AMES study highlights the importance of bilingual research assistants
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Streamlined visas extended
Process will now cover advanced diploma courses, and may help attract more foreign students to Australia
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Zakynthos history hounoured
The Sydney Jewish Museum and AHEPA NSW and NZ commemorated the rescue of members of the Jewish community of the island from the hands of the Nazis
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Language teachers demand more class time
Victorian Greek teachers have agreed to lobby the government to increase the time allocated to teaching languages at schools
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ABC, SBS could merge operations
Efficiency study recommends that SBS vacates its own premises in Melbourne and Sydney and move into ABC.
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ECCV launches new project
The Futures Project aims to enhance governance for multicultural organisations.
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Griffin to replace Bloomfield
The new Australian Ambassador to Greece is expected to take up his appointment next month.
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Changes to visa language testing
Visa applicants will have more choice in English language testing with more test options for temporary graduate, skilled, work and holiday, and former resident visas.