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HACCI-Just Gold partner up to turn the ‘brain drain’ into a ‘brain gain’
HACCI, a business body for the Hellenic Australian Community, has announced an alliance with Just Gold Digital Agency to showcase Hellenic Australian innovation and entrepreneurship to audiences around the globe. …
Letter to the Editor: Greek Community elections outcome
The results of the 20 January 2019 Community elections were the expected ones. Bill Papastergiadis’ ticket was elected for the fourth time in 9 years with 100 per cent of …
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SPARC theatre production, a Greek Odyssey of ancient comedy and reflections
Far from a Greek tragedy, SPARC Theatre’s latest production – The Greek Mythological Boat Show – is a lively reimagining of an ancient comedy interspersed with reflections of what it’s …
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Back to school for Taxiarches Greek school
Established in 1961 by the existing Principal Poppy Drougas, the Taxiarches Greek School offers comprehensive Greek language and culture curriculum from Pre-Prep to VCE, providing opportunities for students to develop …
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Greece damned in Transparency International Corruption Perception Index
Greece dropped eight places in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, falling eight positions to 67th from 59th in 2017. The annual report, made public on Tuesday, draws on surveys and …
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Greece and ‘North Macedonia’: what’s next?
Days after the ratification of the Prespes Agreement by the Hellenic Parliament, both Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have been the recepients of international praise for putting …
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Impressive ancient fabric from the Greek ‘Dark Ages’ exhibited in Athens
One of the most important archaeological discoveries that has helped historians get a better understanding of the quality of life during the era otherwise know as the ‘Greek Dark Ages’ …
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Greece raises minimum wage to €650 per month
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced yesterday that Greece will raise its minimum wage to €650 (AU$1037) per month, an 11 per cent increase estimated to affect 600,000 employees, effective 1 February. The …
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Three ancient marble quarries discovered in Karystos
During the installation of wind parks in the greater area of the Karystos Municipality, Anatoli and Trikorfo in Marmari employees of ENEL and Silsio renewable energy companies discovered three ancient …
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A Greek among the first ever seven individuals to receive Australian citizenship
With Saturday marking Australia Day, people will be preparing to take part in citizenship ceremonies across the country. Believe it or not, prior to 1949 such ceremonies were not yet …