Australia
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Baillieu’s budget bad for seniors, says Mikakos
The cost of living pressures faced by older Victorians was overlooked in Premier Ted Baillieu’s second budget, according to the Shadow Minister for the Seniors and Ageing Jenny Mik
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No change to pension arrangement for Greek Australians
Greek Australian’s have been spared from the Federal Government’s bid to tighten the purse strings on welfare payments
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Pontian genocide commemorated
The Pontian Genocide was commemorated at an event held by the Coordinating Committee of Pontian Assocciations in Melbourne (SEPSM).
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Celebration of the Battle of Crete’s 71st anniversary
The President of the Legislative Council Bruce Atkinson and the members of the Parliamentary Friends of Greece hosted a celebratory event at the Parliament of Victoria last week.
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Mirabella fires back after Albanese got personal
Things got heated in parliament this week when Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella confronted Labor’s Anthony Albanese after he made a personal attack regarding the estate of her
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Preschoolers to learn second language, says Abbott
Every preschooler would have to study a foreign language if the coalition wins the next election, said Tony Abbott in his budget reply speech.
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SBS programming gets funding boost
SBS has received a federal funding boost of $158.1 million, which will go towards strengthen its current affairs line-up.
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Fond farewell to Melbourne Fringe
Melbourne Fringe CEO Esther Anatolitis is stepping down after five years in the top job.
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SA Greek Consulate reduce services
The South Australian Greek Consulate will reduce their hours due to staff shortages.
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Launch of the Grampians RAC
A new Regional Advisory Council (RAC) – set up in the Grampians – was officially launched this week.