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Community Language Schools thriving in Australia – Douvartzides reelected as president
The community language schools sector in Australia continues to experience growth, with various associations providing vital support to thousands of authorities and over 100,000 students across more than sixty languages. …
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Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan
Australia’s first legislated suicide prevention plan will deliver specialised training and include a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. South Australia has launched the $1.5 million plan after …
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Commemorating the 1974 Invasion of Cyprus and the ongoing call for justice
This Sunday, July 16, the Justice for Cyprus Coordinating Committee, ΣΕΚΑ-SEKA, will present a series of events to commemorate the 1974 invasion of Cyprus by Turkey. The events include church …
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Young Greek-Aussies want to detox from screen time
VicHealth have released insights that reveals that young people are prepared to take a reality check to connect in-person and reduce screen time. Surveying 1000 Victorians aged 18-25, Vic Health …
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Archbishop Makarios baptises Sri Lankan family of seven during visit in Perth
The Greek Orthodox faith is slowly welcoming more and more non-Greeks of Australian society into its fold, evidenced by Archbishop Makarios baptising a Sri Lankan family during his visit in …
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EU trade talks stall as Australia holds out for farmers
Australia remains committed to striking a free trade deal with the European Union, despite hurdles in talks over access for farm exports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been holding talks …
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20 Cretan kids from Australia on a journey in the homeland to explore their roots
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand (CFANZ) have organised a two-week trip for 20 of their youth to explore the homeland, chiefly the island from which they hail …
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Deadline looms to destroy COVID-19 vaccination data
Employers have 30 days to destroy Victorians’ COVID-19 vaccination data after the expiration of regulations introduced during the pandemic. The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations came into …
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Court hearing to conclude on sexual touching allegations against priest of NSW Greek church
A court hearing on charges of nine counts of aggravated sexual touching against a Greek Orthodox priest in NSW is set to conclude today, Wednesday 12 July. Father Mario “George” …
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GCM president engages in bilateral talks with Deputy Foreign Minister in Greece
The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Bill Papastergiadis OAM, held a significant meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgos Kotsiras, where they discussed a range of bilateral agreements …