Australia
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AHC lobbies for genocide recognition
A joint delegation visited parliament last week to draw attention to the plight of Armenian, Greek and Assyrian church properties in Turkey, and again advocate for parliamentary re
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Study in Cyprus
The University of Cyprus in the framework of its objectives to further develop and reinforce relations with the Cyprus community abroad, as well as to promote a diverse cultural st
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Pollies clash over Greek in Schools
Minister accuses opposition of ‘playing politics with the Greek language’.
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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.