South Australian independent Senator, Nick Xenophon, is one of the most powerful politicians of the Australian political scene, as his vote determines whether a draft law is rejected or voted. Xenophon, who was born in Adelaide, South Australia, to Greek and Greek Cypriot migrants, is now seeking to register his own political party in an [...]
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Koutsantonis South Australia’s Super Minister
Greek-Australian, Anastasios, “Tom” Koutsantonis, is a South Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, representing the seat of West Torrens in the South Australian House of Assembly. He was first appointed to the Labor Ministry on March 3, 2009. He is the current Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade, Minister for Mineral Resources [...]
Bust of Aristotle at Flinders University in Adelaide
A bronze bust of Aristotle will be unveiled at Flinders University in Adelaide on Nov. 11 as part of a program connected to the Demetria Festival and Logos program of the Australian Center for Hellenic Language and Culture. Among those attending will be the Premier of South Australia, Jay Weatherill. The center was founded after [...]
Nick Alexandrides Appointed Magistrate in South Australia
Nick Alexandrides has been appointed magistrate in South Australia, reports Neos Kosmos. Alexandrides, the former chief of staff of Mike Rann, was on permanent unpaid leave from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions while working for Mr Rann. He has been appointed magistrate alongside lawyer Phillip Broderick and David McLeod, who previously acted [...]
Memorial Service in Memory of the First Greek Settler in South Australia
A memorial service in memory of the first Greek settler who set foot in South Australia was organized on Sunday, March 11, by the Greek Orthodox Community of Adelaide. George North or Tramountanas is being regarded by the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia as their Pioneering Grandfather. The service was attended by the living [...]
LOGOS Modern Greek Scholarships Open Until March 30
LOGOS Modern Greek Scholarships, postgraduate and undergraduate, are now open and the closing date is Friday March 30 2012. A grant from The Premier of South Australia has enabled the establishment of the LOGOS Modern Greek Scholarship. Up to 35 postgraduate and undergraduate LOGOS Modern Greek scholarships will be awarded between 2012 and 2015, commencing [...]
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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 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 / 20 Greek- Aborigine Receives Scots College Scholarship
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05 / 22 Queensland’s Premier at Paniyiri Greek Festival
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05 / 15 Five Million Dollars to Soundproof Greek Church
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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 / 14 Cretan Battle Veterans Return to Crete
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