Australia
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Xenophon seeks cut to weekend penalty rates
Unions have lined up against a bill being introduced by independent senator Nick Xenophon which would seek cuts to weekend penalty rates paid by small businesses
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Greeks opt for mixed marriages
Mixed marriages in the Greek community have tripled since 1989, reaching a record 62 per cent in 2011.
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Abbott: Better arrangements for Greeks to work in Australia
Migration policy and ethnic media landscape to be rethought if Coalition takes power.
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Bush vote dumps Labor in NT
Former minister Kon Vatskalis retains his seat after a massive swing to CLP.
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Cut wages or we’ll end up like Greece, says Rinehart
Unless there is a cut in minimum wages for Australian people, the ‘lucky country’ may end up like ‘unlucky’ Greece, according to Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart.
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Bracks thanks Greek Australian role in political career
Former Vic Premier Steve Bracks noted the role Greek Australian businessman Nick Bantounas played as the key influence for him taking leadership of Vic Labor Party.
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The Pontian Community of Melbourne encourages the study of the Greek language
The Pontian Community of Melb and Vic established an award of $1000 annually, to be given to a student who, having achieved high marks in Modern Greek at VCE level.
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Greek inheritance issues
Issues pertaining to Greek inheritance come about because members of the diaspora are not aware of the intricate details of Greek inheritance law.
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Greek PM tells Kotsiras he will “restore faith”
The Greek PM said his priority is to restore faith, confidence and optimism in the Greek people in a letter sent to Nicholas Kotsiras.
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A toddler’s life transformed
Two-year-old on his way home to PNG after “miracle” surgery by Dr Chris Xenos.