08 March 2010
A senior member of the Hellenic Diaspora, a prominent sociologist from Sidney was the first to adopt the initiative of the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Philipos Petsalnikos, for the establishment of a Solidarity Account for the support of Greece. The 88-year-old Dorothy Buckland (foto), stated that “all Greeks abroad, whether they are rich or poor, [...]
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08 March 2010
reek and Italian sounds and delights will be celebrated this month as part of the Keilor East Mediterranean Fiesta. Moonee Valley Mayor Cr Shirley Cornish said residents could spice up their weekend at the festival, which celebrated the significant and vibrant contribution of local residents who originated from Mediterranean countries. “Moonee Valley has a long history [...]
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07 March 2010
Melbourne’s surging prestige property market shows no signs of slowing down, with a new record sale price set today thanks to the sale of a $25 million mansion in the upmarket suburb of Toorak. According to a report on The Age, the property was formerly owned by the family of Victorian Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu and [...]
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07 March 2010
Australian immigration minister Chris Evans has recently made a number of comments on the Australian subclass 457 work visa. The Australian Government in their news report provides details of increases in salary rates amongst Australian 457 visa holders. However, they also said that employers should first try and find Australians to fill vacancies before using the [...]
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06 March 2010
A PRIVATE moneylender accused of conspiring to have a Melbourne man murdered by international assassins in a revenge hit will stand trial. Martin Charles White, of Surfers Paradise (foto), said “Your Honour, I’d like to say that I am not guilty” before he was told yesterday he would face a jury in the Southport District Court [...]
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06 March 2010
Senator Alan Ferguson (foto) has apologised for calling the Armenian and Pontian-Greek Genocides “debatable”. In a speech made to the Federal Parliament’s upper house two weeks ago, Senator Ferguson brought into question the historical truth of the Armenian and Greek Genocides by stating they “cannot be accurately depicted” today. The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC [...]
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04 March 2010
Dr Norris Ioannou (foto) the Director of Nexus Multiculutral Arts was awarded the South Australian Governor’s Multicultural Award. Last Tuesday all the anguish and angst of working magic with small budgets was validated for Dr Norris Ioannou the director of Nexus Multicultural Arts when his organisation was granted the Governor’s Multicultural Award 2009 at a ceremony [...]
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04 March 2010
60,000 people – 3 massive days – 30 fabulous food stalls – 100,000 honey puffs – 950 volunteers – 4000 high kicks – Greek gods – the stars of dance – the doyennes of food – 1 self appointed Greek Goddess and 20 cans of heavy duty hairspray – more than 50 hours of entertainment [...]
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03 / 11 : Athens Or Melbourne?
03 / 11 : Nick’s moment of musical exhilaration
03 / 11 : Greek Student Film Festival in Victoria
03 / 10 : Northern Territory government supports SAE activities
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