Australia
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Exit strategy: Greeks lining up to leave
The Migration Institute of Australia claims it has seen a significant rise in Greek Australian dual citizens who are making the move to Australia to seek employment opportunities.
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Baillieu congratulates new Greek PM
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has personally written to the new Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras congratulating him on his posting in the top job.
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More Greeks are homeowners and are married than Australians
New SBS online platform easily showcases the census data for ethnic communities.
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“The stench of death is worse”
Nick Xenophon rose from his hospital bed this week to vote on the asylum seeker Bill, and give the government a serve on the issue.
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Kostoglou finds Australia’s first coins
Greek Australian archaeologist Parry Kostocoglou believes he could have found Australia’s first currency exchange on the site of the city’s new Myers store.
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Chris Kafkias was acquitted of murder
Chris Kafkias has been acquitted of murdering a close family friend on Christmas Eve 2010 – the day he was supposed to repay him more than $180,000.
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Stronger bans for misbehaving gamblers
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon wants longer bans imposed on misbehaving casino gamblers following an incident in which a women received a three-month back after she left her son
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Greek Australian Councillor to seek top Melbourne seat
Early votes have opened for the Melbourne District by-election.
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New bridge honours Australia’s first Olympian in 1896 Athens Olympics
Edwin Flack represented Australia solo, starting a long tradition of Olympic participation.
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Dark clouds shadow the future of ethnic media
Foreign media in Australia faces hard times if they fail to adapt to changes.