Australia
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Greek tourist visa holders refused entry to Australia
Arrivals turned around by Immigration on suspicion that travel was not for genuine tourism
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Nomination call-out for SA Multicultural Awards
The South Australian government has announced it is taking nominations for The Governor’s Multicultural Awards.
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Greek organisation nominated for Australian Riverprize
A non-governmental Greek organisation, Society for the Protection of Prespa, has qualified in the international competition The Thiess International Riverprize.
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Call for input for a better multicultural Victoria
The Vict Govt has called on multicultural communities to submit ideas on how the government can best assist all residents to live fulfilling lives and be engaged citizens.
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Who’s afraid of the carbon tax?
Don’t forget the real issues behind the carbon tax says climate change analyst.
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Greek Australian honoured with re-election to prestigious UK body
Elena K. Tsolakis has been re-elected to the governing body of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
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Hellenic cultural council visits Minister for Macedonia-Thrace
The president of the Hellenic Cultural Council Paul Mavroudis met with the Minister for Macedonia-Thrace, Theodoros Karaoglou, in Thessaloniki.
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Kefi Nominees says goodbye to The Palace
Melbourne venue The Palace – formerly owned by Kefi Nominees, directed by nightclub identity and property developer Jerry Pilarinos – has been sold.
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International travellers opt to pay for smokes than dump them
Overseas travellers who have exceeded the duty-free tobacco limit imposed by the govt have opted to pay additional duty and GST rather than dump the product
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Athens’ homeless strikes a chord with Greek Australian MP
Greek Australian Labor MP Steve Georganas was deeply moved by a visit to an Athens Homeless Centre earlier this year.