Mixed marriages in the Greek-Australian community,which have been rising steadily, hit 62 percent last year, according to data released by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. During the past decade a 20% increase had been recorded when it comes to Greek Orthodox marrying outside the faith or inter-racially, many of whom are opting for civil services [...]
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Australia No Paradise for Many Greeks Living in Poverty
While many Greeks view Australia as a place to begin a career and life anew and flee Greece’s economic crisis, many Greek-Australians are living in extreme poverty, according to an article in the Neos Komsos newspaper. The sad truth was verified by Labor MP Steve Georganas who explained that, “It’s an every-day phenomenon to see [...]
Online Teaching Program to Promote Greek Language in Australia
Greek Australians make significant attempts to support Hellenic Studies in Australia and to promote the Greek language. Last Tuesday, academic Chris Evans of the Federal Minister of Tertiary Education had a meeting with representatives of the LOGOS Australian Centre for Hellenic Language and Culture Center of Flinders University and discussed the current condition of Greek [...]
Greek Australians Will Visit London to Ask For Restitution of Parthenon Marbles
British actor Stephen Fry called on the British government for the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece. Now the Greek Diaspora in Australia has also decided to exert pressure on English officials for the same reason. The Greek campaigners have already planned a trip to London this year. Leaders of the campaign are going [...]
Migration Rates Increased by 20% During Second Half of 2011
According to a recently published immigration report of the Australian Department of Migration, from July to December 2011, the number of permanent additions to the resident population in Australia was 116,600, indicating a 20% increase over the corresponding period for 2010. This comprised of 76,187 settler arrivals plus 40,413 onshore grants. Non-program migration increased by [...]
Greek Crisis – Solidarity Action on Friday, March 23
The Statement on Solidarity with the Greek People’s Struggle against the barbaric austerity measures will be presented in mass to the Greek Consulates in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, on this coming Friday, the 23rd of March, at noon. The Statement is supported by a significant number of leaders of the Australian Labour Movement and the [...]
ABC News Report: “Call From Greek-Australian Community For Working Visas For Greeks”
There is a call from the Greek-Australian community for the Federal Government to introduce a special working visa for Greeks needing to escape the economic slump in their country, as ABC News reports. Chairman Harry Danalis says this year is particularly important for showing solidarity with the people suffering in Greece. Mr. Danalis says that with [...]
Ministry of Multicultural Affairs To Financially Support Greek Antipodes Festival
The Antipodes Festival was first organized in March 1987 after an initiative taken by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria. The first foundation meeting was held on March 25, 1986, in which the first “Committee” was elected to prepare and organize the Antipodes Festival under the auspices of the community. In October, 1984, [...]
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05 / 23 The Richest Greeks of Australia
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05 / 22 Queensland’s Premier at Paniyiri Greek Festival
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05 / 22 Golden Dawn’s Scary Rise Chronicled
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05 / 22 Nick Xenophon to Form Political Party
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05 / 22 Society of Friends of Greek Culture Founded in Perth
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05 / 21 Medals to Aussies Who Fought in Battle of Crete
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05 / 20 Greek-Australian Sisters Organize Penny Marathon 2013
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05 / 20 Greek- Aborigine Receives Scots College Scholarship
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05 / 20 Turkey Disturbed by Recognition of Pontian Genocide
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05 / 19 Paniyiri 2013 Packs In The Crowds
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05 / 22 Golden Dawn’s Scary Rise Chronicled
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05 / 15 Australia to Receive 190,000 Immigrants
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05 / 13 Aussie Parliament Notes Pontian Genocide
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05 / 22 Nick Xenophon to Form Political Party
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05 / 15 Five Million Dollars to Soundproof Greek Church
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05 / 22 Queensland’s Premier at Paniyiri Greek Festival
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05 / 13 Paniyiri Greek Festival Opens Gates
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05 / 20 Greek- Aborigine Receives Scots College Scholarship
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05 / 22 Society of Friends of Greek Culture Founded in Perth
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05 / 21 Medals to Aussies Who Fought in Battle of Crete
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