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Vale Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM, community worker and Aboriginal rights activist
The wife of late Greek Australian Alick Jackomos, prominent community worker Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM passed away last month on 2 April, aged 89. Born on 13 June, 1929, Merle, …
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Voters urged to assess political parties’ multicultural policies in lead up to election
In the lead up to the Federal election this month, 18 May, voters are being urged by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) to assess and thoroughly scrutinise the …
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NK staff members acknowledging their mums through photos ahead of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner on Sunday 12 May, and we’re taking the opportunity to tell our mothers, grandmothers and motherly figures why we love them so much! Tell …
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A Greek pioneer in the war on waste
When it comes to landfill waste, the construction and demolition industry is notoriously the biggest ‘player’, accounting for over a third of all waste that ends up there. With 15 …
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Lectures about Pontus and the Genocide recognition efforts in Australia
The Greek History and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne continue on 16 May with two lectures about Pontus and the Greek genocide recognition efforts in Australia. …
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Ioannis Mourmouras, Bank of Greece Deputy Governor visits Australia
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece, John (Iannis) Mourmouras whose responsibilities pertain to the implementation of monetary policy, global capital markets, payment and settlement systems, and bank resolution arrived …
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Cyprus serial killer accused of rape as decomposed child body is identified
Suspected Cyprus serial killer Nicos Metaxas, 35, is alleged to have raped a 19-year-old girl who was lured by the suspect with the promise of modelling work. The victim, a …
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Greece is the second most indebted country in the world
Statista, the German online portal for data in the economic sector, released its statistics for the most indebted countries of the world. Greece came second to Japan in the list …
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Greek language in Australia: Experts analyse its past, present and future
Australia is becoming more linguistically diverse, but the number of third and second generation Australians who speak more languages other than English at home is decreasing. Recent census data shows …
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The history of Greeks in Australia explored through six objects in the Dardalis Archives
A series of lectures delving into the history of the Greek Diaspora in Australia through six objects kept in the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora is starting on Wednesday. …