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Cairnmillar Institute offers free counselling to Greek speakers
The Cairnmillar Institute is offering free counselling in Greek by telephone or videoconferencing for Greek migrants and those whose mother tongue is Greek. The programme which is partially funded by …
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Banks, rents and rates still problems for Oakleigh traders
More than a month after Victoria’s coronavirus-induced lockdown, some Oakleigh businesses, including Greek traders, are still negotiating with banks, landlords and government over loan repayments, rents and rates. But the …
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Oakleigh Greek traders optimistic as more shops reopen
Greek traders in Oakleigh’s famous Greek precinct, Eaton Mall, and surrounding streets, where optimistic last Thursday, that trading would improve as more shops reopened and winter passed. One veteran Melbourne …
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Dementia Australia welcomes $1 million grant to keep elderly electronically connected
Dementia Australia has welcomed the federal government announcement to provide $1 million in grants for community organisations to provide digital devices to elderly Australians through the Be Connected Program. Maree …
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The search is on for a way to reduce Australia’s third-highest homeless rate in the OECD
A Coalition for Housing the Homeless First Agenda has formed, similar to Finland’s successful campaigns that led to their Housing First Approach, culminating in a radical reduction of street present …
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My Life in Lockdown: Q&A with author Dmetri Kakmi
Turkish-born Greek Australian essayist, reviewer, broadcaster, editor and author Dmetri Kakmi migrated to Australia in 1971 when he was 10 years old. His memoir of growing up on the island …
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Student at Sydney school tests positive for COVID-19 as states mull when to lift coronavirus restructions
Many parents are confused as to when children will return to school for this year. Throughout March, the Federal government opposed school closures, but the state of Victoria brought forward …
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When the British House of Commons purchased the Parthenon Marbles from Lord Elgin
In 1816, a Select Committee of Inquiry of the British House of Commons was called upon to deliberate as to whether it would be expedient for Parliament to purchase the …
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More support for pubs, clubs and restaurants
The coronavirus crisis has brought suffering to many businesses in the hospitality industry which also include a number of Greek establishments as well as many Greek employees. The Victorian Government …
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Watch Monika’s ‘Saving the World’ for funds to be donated to the medical staff of your country
Singer/songwriter Monika Christodoulou – known to the world simply as Monika – came to people’s attention with her debut album Avatar in 2008. Her latest work, Saving the World, is …