Australia
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New OHS laws may impact volunteering
Victorian government to assess “ill conceived” legislation before making a decision to adopt.
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GOCMV join fight to save La Trobe
The fight to save the Greek Studies program at La Trobe University has been taken up with vigour by the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV).
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Georganas pushes for Holiday Working Visa
The issue of a reciprocal agreement between Australia and Greece was raised this week by Steve Georganas.
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John Elias cleared of harassment charges
Rugby league footballer and coach, John Elias, who was accused with harassing a key figure in last year’s NRL betting scandal has been cleared of any charges when it was found that
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Funds for Kalymnos
The Greek Orthodox Community of Northern Australian Inc (GOCNA), alongside the Kalymnian Brotherhood, Cyprus Community of NT, and the Hellenic Macedonian Association, have all join
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Multicultural media internships open
The Victorian Multicultural Commission’s (VMC) Media Internships Grant Program is now open.
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Taxpayers to foot bill for Opera House lights
Taxpayers may pay up to $520,000 for new lightposts so tourists can get better photos of the Sydney Opera House at night.
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Sexual favours offered for cab payment common
Taxi drivers in Australia say it’s common practice to be offered sexual favours from passengers instead of paying their fares.
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Soteriou appeals jail term
Vicky Soteriou has appealed her 12 year jail term for the attempted murder of her husband Chris Soteriou.
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ANZAC ‘trail’ tourism in Greece proposed
In a landmark event, the Australian Embassy in Athens hosted a presentation by the Australian Hellenic Council (NSW) Director of Media and Policy Research, Dr Panayiotis Diamadis,