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Labor Greek-Australian MP Jennifer Kanis Optimistic About the State Election
Today's by-election for the state seat of Melbourne is shaping up to be a two-horse race between Labor Greek-Australian MP Jennifer Kanis and the Greens MP Cathy Oke.
"I am feeling positive," Ms Kanis told Neos Kosmos but added, "I...
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2012 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition by the Greek Australian Cultural League
The 2012 Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition kicks off once again next Thursday night, reports Neos Kosmos. The exhibition - organized by the Greek Australian Cultural League - aims at displaying Greek-Australian talent in the arts, through images and paintings.
Over...
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20-Year-Old Greek-Australian, Theo Markelis, Signs with Melbourne Victory
20-year-old Theo Markelis a gifted Greek-Australian player has been signed this week by Melbourne Victory to a two-year deal. The young man was among the team’s latest signings, and we’re sure he’ll prove an excellent choice.
Having moved to Spain...
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Greek-Australian Pensioner Faces Theft Charges for Crime He Didn’t Commit… 35 years ago
A Greek-Australian pensioner has been restricted from volunteering at a nursing home on account of a minor stealing offense 35 years ago that he says he did not commit, reports Adelaide Now.
The Richmond man John Kallios, 69, says he...
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Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu Sends Congratulatory Letter to Greek PM Samaras
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has personally written to the new Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras congratulating him on his post to the top job.
As Victoria has one of the largest Greek diaspora communities, Mr Baillieu noted that the Victorian...
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Greek Australian Cultural League Calls Greek Writers to Participate in Literary Competition
The Greek Australian Cultural League is organizing a literary competition for writers of Greek descent. The competition is comprised of three categories: poetry, short story and one-act theatrical play. Writers interested in the competition can choose to send their...
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Greek-Australians to File Appeal Against Britain for the Restoration of the Parthenon Marbles
In collaboration with special committees dedicated to the cause across the world, Greek-Australians are prepared to file a lawsuit against Great Britain with regards to the return of the Parthenon Marbles. Greeks of the Diaspora are trying hard to...
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Greek-Australians Support Their Suffering Motherland
Many decades after leaving Greece for a better future, Greek-Australian Paul Afkos says he has never forgotten his motherland and that he will support it now that it is experiencing these devastating conditions.
The 59-year-old head of Afkos Industries, a...
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Royal Honours for Six Greek-Australians
Six fellow Greek-Australians were among the 540 Australians honored by England’s Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her birthday.
The honorary awards were given to the Greek-Australians for their services to the community during a special ceremony yesterday on the...
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Greek-Australian Charged with the Murder of Millionaire Prostitute
Greek-Australian Steve Constantinou has been charged with the hideous murder of Johanna Martin, a 65-year-old Melbourne stripper and prostitute who called herself Jazzy-O.
Constantinou was present on the stand while forensics experts explained the evidence for the cause of death....