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Multiculturalism on the agenda for Victorian election
In the lead-up to a state election, the Victorian government announced new funding for multicultural activities and programs
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Greek and Peloponnesian of the Year announced in NSW
A cancer researcher and a volunteer have taken out top honours in the Peloponnesian Confederation of NSW’s awards
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DIKO’s final word on property expected next week
Cyprus’s governing party DIKO will make its final decisions regarding President Demetris Christofias’ proposals on the Cyprus problem property chapter this week, a party spokesman
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Parliament should hold back on euthanasia, Greek Labor MP says
As euthanasia continues to divide the Australian public, Maria Vamvakinou and Sophie Mirabella agree Parliament should focus on more pressing matters
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Greek Australian academic criticises Australia’s university system
Dr James Arvanitakis says Australian universities are focussed on profits rather than knowledge
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Christchurch quake shatters Greek art collection
Last month’s eathrquake in Christchurch caused substantial damage to the University of Christchurch’s collection of Greek art
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Greek Australian boy raises $35 000
Young Greek Australian Billy Billiris held a successful charity event in Sydney, raising awareness and money for multiple sclerosis research
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Dollis to reform Council for Greeks Abroad
Dimitri Dollis, the Minister for Greeks Abroad, ushered a range of new reforms at a conference in Salonika over the weekend.
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No censure of Neos Kosmos on FYROM
No action was taken against Neos Kosmos by the Australian press Council following a complaint from the Australian Macedonian Human Rights Committee.
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NSW Parliamentary Friends of Greece group created
The creation of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Greece Group will allow a “bipartisan approach to issue resolution by politicians of Greek background”.