Australia
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CLA lobbies for additional funding
In the lead up to the Queensland state elections, after-hours ethnic schools and ethnic communities are seeking commitments from both parties on issues of languages education and s
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Skalkos in strife again
Press impresario Theo Skalkos, whose barrister described him as ”one of the greatest scoundrels of all time” is in the soup once more.
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Tragic loss: beautiful soul of music dies
The tragic death of Hector Cosmas, one of the pioneers of rembetika music in Australia, has left the community shocked and saddened.
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Disability Act changes announced
Amendments to Victoria’s Disability Act, to help protect the rights of disabled people and cut through red tape for service providers were announced last week by Victoria’s Communi
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Government streamlines skilled visas
The permanent employer-sponsored visa program will be simplified by creating a fast-track for skilled migrants to settle and work in Australia, announced the federal government on
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Greek Australian of the century dies
Dr Archivides Kalokerinos passed away peacefully on March 1. Dr Kalokerinos, a proud Hellene, was awarded Greek Australian of the Century by Neos Kosmos in 2000 for his tireless wo
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The “eyes and ears” of the VMC
The Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) were announced at the multicultural media conference on Tuesday.
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Parental assault on the rise, police figures say
Parents are three times more likely to assault children this year alone, according to police figures.
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Vital cancer drugs not on PBS
Cancer patients in Australia may be missing out on critical treatments due to delays in them being approved by regulators.
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Jackomos named on Victorian Indigenous Honours Roll
Merle Jackomos OAM, was one of the 20 indigenous Victorians to be honoured in an Australian first through inductions to the nation’s Indigenous Honour Roll.