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Coburg West Primary School update: What’s next for the Greek language program?
Greek language students of Coburg West Primary School (CWPS) are still in limbo following CWPS Principal Mark Colagrande’s announcement that Greek language lessons will be cut from the school’s program …
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Labor announces new multicultural affairs committee to better represent diversity
The Labor Party has announced the creation of a new caucus committee on multicultural affairs to help shape the party’s policies that affect culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Australians. The …
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Straight from Greece and living the dream in the Victorian police force
The natural beauties and laid back life of Greece may seem idyllic, however the financial difficulties that have struck the country in the last decade have lead many to seek …
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Cretan Brotherhood Youth Committee gives back to local community with Greek book drive
The Cretan Brotherhood Youth Committee held a charitable book donation during its movie night screening of Hercules. Aristea Nikolakakis of the Cretan Brotherhood Youth Committee told Neos Kosmos that, following …
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Workplace watchdog says Calombaris’ fine for underpaying staff could have been higher
Following revelations George Calombaris’ company underpaid staff more than $7.83 million, the celebrity chef’s case is back in the spotlight. In a Senate estimate committee on Wednesday, it was heard …
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Three-year VAT exemption for new building permits, unsold properties built after January 1, 2006
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a three-year suspension of value-added tax (VAT) payments on any new building permits, including unsold properties built after January 1, 2006, on Wednesday. Addressing the …
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Social media maelstrom following Joker screenings in Athens; teens escorted to police precincts
Greek social norms are liberal when it comes to freedom for minors with ‘horoesperides’ (high school social dances) taking place at clubs, drinking allowed from the age of 17 years …
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Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street reopened after bomb squad lock down
A main street in Melbourne’s CBD was shut down on Wednesday, as the bomb squad conducted a police operation. Police were called to Lonsdale St just before 2.00 pm. Greek …
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A Greek Festival is coming to Preston
St John’s College is proving that the community spirit is alive and well in Preston. Next month, the school is hosting a Greek Festival with lots of fun for the …
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Meet ‘My Kitchen Rules’ stars at this weekend’s Halloumi Festival
Fans of My Kitchen Rules (MKR) will have the chance to meet two of the show’s contestants at the Cyprus Halloumi Festival this weekend. Season 10’s Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow …