Australia
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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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A ‘Good Move’ for Melburnians
A new advertising initiative to promote the ‘good life’ available to Melburnians who decide to relocate to rural Victoria has been launched this week.
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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.