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Former Greek-Australian MP Petro Georgiou Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Greek-Australian MP Petro Georgiou received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his unique contribution to multiculturalism and his role as an important symbol of the ongoing strength of cultural diversity within Australian society.
The Migration and Settlement Awards for 2015...
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Australian PM Tony Abbott Attends Greek ‘Paniyiri’ in South Brisbane
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited the Greek ‘Paniyiri’ fare in South Brisbane on May 23 and 24, enjoying Greek delicacies and beverages along with organizers and attendees.
Followed by many politicians, the Australian Prime Minister arrived in Musgrave Park where...
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The Australian Calls for Sinodinos’s Return to Government
In a recent article the newspaper The Australian published by Rupert Murdoch is calling for the reinstatement of Greek-Australian politician Arthur Sinodinos, in the Tony Abbott government. The article stressed that Abbott’s government is losing ground therefore the return...
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Arthur Sinodinos Offering to Help Tony Abbot
Greek-Australian Liberal senator Arthur Sinodinos may have supported a motion to spill Tony Abbott’s leadership at the Liberal Party, however he is now offering his help to the Australian Prime Minister.
Having served for ten years as director general in the...
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Arthur Sinodinos Resigns as Assistant Treasurer
Greek-Australian Federal Assistant Treasurer, Arthur Sinodinos, finally resigned from office amid rumors of an imminent government reshuffle. Sinodinos announced his decision to the country’s Prime Minister, Tony Abbot thus making it possible for him to fill his position which...
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Two Greek Australians Witness Hostage Situation in Sydney
No Greeks are currently being held hostages at the chocolate shop in Sydney. However, two Greek-Australians happened to be working close to the area where the hostage situation is underway.
The two Greek-Australians, Akis Kastelloriou and John Tripidakis witnessed the...
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Senator Sinodinos Expected to Return to Abbott Government
According to press reports, the Greek-Australian Senator Arthur Sinodinos is likely to return to the Tony Abbott government, after he was found not guilty of corruption.
An article which was published in the Australian newspaper Daily Telegraph noted that the...
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Australia Set to Cut Pensions to Citizens Living in Greece
Australian pensioners residing in Greece stand to lose their disability allowance as Canberra prepares for further budget cuts. Some 7,300 Australian disability pensioners living overseas share A$100 million per year in benefits from Canberra.
The most popular destination for Aussie pensioners to relocate is Greece,...
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Greek-Australian Deputy Minister Temporarily Resigns
The Greek-Australian Federal Assistant Treasurer, Arthur Sinodinos temporarily resigned due to his alleged involvement in a corruption case back in 2008. Sinodinos decided to step down from his position in order to testify before the committee investigating the case.
"I do...
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Australian PM Shows Interest in Greek Business
The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott expressed his interest in the family business Frutex Australia of the Greek entrepreneur Peter Magiros.
Frutex Australia is a company operating in the food industry, founded in 1968 by Peter Magiros, who came to...