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LOCAL NEWS

mobile phone ban from cars

Professor G. Babiniotis

For the first time in Melbourne, we would like to give the opportunity to Greek parents to meet and hear one of the most important academics who specialises on the study of the Greek language and on effective ways of learning Greek.

We asked Professor of Linguistics Mr Geogre Babiniotis, visiting professor from the University of Athens, to speak to the Greek parents in Melbourne on the topic:

THE state’s top highway patrol cop wants new laws to force drivers to switch off mobile phones, as thousands of rogue motorists flout the law.

Inspector David Griffin flagged the proposal as new figures emerged showing 55,222 drivers - an average of 151 a day - were booked for using their mobile phones last year. Insp Griffin said this total included a growing number of first-year P-plate and learner drivers. Insp Griffin, who heads the specialised traffic unit the State Highway Patrol, said police were frustrated.

He said he would raise with Assistant Commissioner for

road policing Robert Hill the idea of making it an offence to have a mobile phone switched on inside a vehicle.

Roads Minister Terry Mulder questioned Insp Griffin’s proposal, saying banning mobile phones in cars could create more danger on the roads. Mr Mulder said the Ministerial Council for Road Safety was analysing the State Government’s Road Safety Survey to “come up with the best possible solution we can” about mobile phone use in vehicles.

Victoria Police statistics show drivers paid about $15.5 million in fines for using mobile phones last year, and 470 first year P-platers and learner drivers

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were booked, 62 more than in the previous year. Police said the true figure would have been higher but for industrial action that had prevented the issuing and recording of fines.

It gives us great joy to announce that Mr Babiniotis has accepted our proposal and it would be an honour for the visiting professor as well for all Greek parents if they come to hear his lecture and have a discussion with him (in Greek or English).

Over the last three years 168,332 fines have been issued for driving while using a mobile.

Each brought a $282 fine and three demerit points. Mobile phones can be used in cars only if they are fixed to a cradle.

We therefore invite all Greek parents not to miss this lecture which will be held as follows: Date: Monday, November 26, 2012 Time: 7.15 pm – 8.30 pm Venue: Belle Vue Primary School 20 Highview Road, North Balwyn

Insp Griffin said the number of drivers distracted by trying to change songs on iPodlike devices, or setting GPS destinations, was adding to police concerns.

For more information, call the offices of the GOCMV on 9662 2722, or the principal of the Greek Afternoon Schools, Mr Yiannis Milides on 0416 043 335.

Professor G. Babiniotis is Visiting Professor of the Hellenic Museum and the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies.

by Another big week of fishing dominated by snapper, and what great timing with the warm weather!

WESTERNPORT:

RHYLL: Trent and Rachel had a great day at Rhyll on Monday. They managed to catch 5 snapper. The snapper measured in at 82cm, 72cm, 69cm, 59cm and 30cm. Once the snapper went off the bite the whiting came on, how lucky is that.

Great day out 20 fish all up mixed bag of snapper, flatties, yackers, trevally and king George whiting.

MIDDLE SPIT: Team Jacmac has been at it again this week. Instead of targeting snapper, they opted for something different and went in search of a feed of whiting. Their end result was a nice catch of whiting to 46cm using pipi and mussel during the run out tide.

NORTH ARM: It has been a very busy week for Shaun Furtiere from Think Big this week fishing both Western Port and Port Phillip Bay. In Western Port, Shaun has put his clients onto some great snapper fishing but also has managed some good whiting and gummy sharks. These fish have been a by-catch while fishing for snapper in the North Arm but who would complain. Most of the snapper have ranged from 2 to 4 kilos with squid baits working well.

HASTINGS: Dave Malcolm and his mate Brad O’Donnell fished Lysaughts last weekend and landed this fantastic 8.62 kilo snapper, weighed at the shop. The fish was taken on a yakka fillet in 18m of water.

PORT PHILLIP BAY: MORNINGTON: The class off Mornington this week is quite an improvement on last week. George Poulos fished in 21 meters of water out from Mornington on Sunday and managed two cracking fish of 5.5kg’s and 5.7kg’s. both fish took pilchards.

SEAFORD: Staff member Mark Keaveny took his dad out for a fish on Sunday. The boys fished in 17.5 meters of water out from Seaford to manage a great catch of snapper with pilchards being the most consistent bait.

CARRUM: There has been plenty of snapper action coming from out of Carrum this week and this is set to be the standard considering how many anglers can launch from here.

Staff member Dougie Bauer decided to take his little tinny out for a snapper bash on Sunday morning and fished in close off Carrum. Dougie said that the bite went for only ten minutes where he managed a nice red but missed a few others.

There is no doubting that Sunday was the day to be on Port Phillip. The Frawley’s and Veltmeyer’s headed out from Carrum on Sunday managing one 65 cm snapper and lots of small flathead in 20 meters of water, pillies were the best bait of the day.

With the fish going this crazy on Sunday it was time to get out the light tackle according to T-Dogg and Stinga. The boys fished out from Carrum and rigged up their 1000 series reels in search of big red. After fishing for a few hours, the 4lb braid sung and they managed a cracking snapper around the 5 kilo mark.

ALTONA: Customers Peter and Drew fished off Altona in 15 meters of water on Sunday. The boys managed some very nice snapper using Garfish and Silver Whiting for bait. First light was the prime bite time

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Remembrance Day Sunday 11 November 2012, 11.00am. th

This Sunday the 11th of November, as with every year, we Commemorate Remembrance Day the end of World War One. Since 1919, the first Remembrance year, Nations all over the World will stand to one minute silence to remember the sacrifice to all those that fell during the War.

Allies that took part in the War, including Britain, France, Japan, Belgium, South Africa, India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, America, Greece, Italy, Russian Empire, and other Countries later in the War. At the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, when the Shrine opened in 1934 in front of 300.000 people, a special Wreath Laying Service takes place, and this week only by a special invitation to VIPs will be attending for this special Service. There will be another Service for the Public later.

In the Sanctuary of the Shrine, a small window was erected on the roof of the Shrine when was built, and every year when the sun approaches this window every November the 11th 11.00am, the rays from the Sun will light and travel over the center of the stone in the Sanctuary for 11 minutes. On the

stone it says, “GREATER LOVE HAITH NO MAN “There is no greater love for a Man to loose his life for his fellow Man, and for his Country”. The words are from the Gospel of St. John.

Total military Casualties from all Countries in World War One, 65 million served and 9 million killed, 20 million wounded 7 million prisoners of War. Total civilian deaths 6.5 million.

This Phenomenon, was calculated by Mathematicians and Astronomers, from the Melbourne University, and will happen for the next five thousand years, on the eleventh month, on the eleventh Day, on the eleventh Hour. It is a special way to remember the fallen.

From Greece in World War One, there were 26.000 military deaths and 21.000 military wounded.

The flower red Poppy, is the symbol of Remembrance. The poppy was the only flower that was growing in the Battle fields of the War.(some say because there was so much blood was shed).

So this Sunday the 11th of November at 11.00am we will stand to one minute silence.

At the Shrine also, the Greek Counsel General Eleni Lianidou, will be attending the Ceremony.

Thank you and regards Steve (Anastasios) Kyritsis President Hellenic RSL Melbourne.

The Shrine which I serve as a Volunteer every Thursday, started to be build in 1927,by the people of Victoria in remembrance of all Victorians that served in the First World War. 114.000 from Victoria Enlisted, 89.000 served overseas, 19.000 lost their lives.(one in five Victorians that served, was killed).

Total Australians that served in World War One, was 3000.000 with 61.000 killed, and 152.000 wounded.

Water and electricity bills hit the roof…

One in eight kids live in a welfare family FAMILIES face water bill hikes of up to $310 on an average bill next year, new documents reveal.

Melbourne’s water retailers have applied to the Essential Services Commission for one-off bill hikes of around 34 per cent from July. They are blaming the cash clawback on the $3.5 billion desalination plant.

It comes as Victorians are warned of another blow experts tipping power bill increases of at least $150 from next year. Anne Barker, City West Water’s managing director, said the desalination plant was responsible for more than twothirds of the water sting. Next year retailers would make $650 million in payments to the project’s consortium, AquaSure.

Yarra Valley Water customers face the biggest dollar hit, with an average residential bill rising 33.7 per cent to $1232 based on use of 147 kilolitres a year.

Similar bills for South East Water customers would jump 33.6 per cent or $286 to $1136.

City West Water bills would rise an average 33.9 per cent or $270. Prices would rise with inflation for the following four years.Western Water was the only retailer to announce yearon-year rises, with an average 6.2 per cent increase. Water Minister Peter Walsh blamed the former government for its decision to build the troubleplagued Wonthaggi plant.

The network companies’ price increases, that would kick in from January and flow on to consumer bills, range from 4 to 22 per cent.St Vincent de Paul Society policy manager Gavin Dufty said smart meter charges plus potential retail and wholesale price increases would drive bills higher.”Households should brace themselves for average annual retail price rises of between $150 and $300, depending on where they live,” he said.Energy distribution company SP Ausnet, which has flagged price increases of about 22 per cent, says solar feed-in tariffs and bushfire regulations have helped push up its costs.

Meanwhile, new electricity pricing plans from companies that build and manage “poles and wires” have been sent to the regulator for approval.

A federal inquiry into electricity prices says families hit by record electricity bill increases have been ripped off and new rules are needed to stop price gouging.

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ONE in eight kids in Victoria lives in a family where no one works and federal government agencies are blaming this on welfare “largesse”.

Unemployed families are now as common as the “working families” in which both parents have full-time jobs.

Damning new data reveals that 612,416 Australian children or one in eight have both parents out of work.

The proportion is high in Victoria, where over 130,000 children are living in jobless families, according to new Census data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

One in every six “couple families” relies on welfare no one works in 20.5 per cent of families, compared to 21.8 per cent in which both parents work full-time.

A single parent with one child will receive, on average, about $30,000 per year through the Parenting Payment, Family Tax Benefit, Rent Assistance, supplements for telephone allowance, and a pensioner concession card, the submission states.”This is the equivalent of working ... 72 hours per fortnight or, essentially, a couple of hours short of a full-time job at minimum wage,” it says.Departments argue jobless single parents have an incentive to work because they will still receive Family Tax Benefit of up to $182 per week, depending on how much they earn.”Nevertheless, with a (welfare) payment of $30,000 per annum ... there can be little doubt that the incentive to work is at least partially mitigated by the largesse of the broader social security system,” their submission states.

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GREEK NEWS

Handelsblatt: “Greece, a New Norway” Greece looks out to sea for gas wealth salvation • E xploration needed to confirm surveys • Top seismic firm upbeat on reserve potential • Crisis, surging fuel bills revive Mediterranean energy Offshore natural gas could dramatically change Greece’s fortunes, should early estimates of $600 billion worth of reserves be confirmed, according to a study presented to Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in June and seen by Reuters.

While it will take years to explore and develop any offshore gas sector, Greece has launched a licensing round and has commissioned a seismic survey company to pin down the extent of hydrocarbon deposits. The results are expected in mid-2013.

The study, collating existing scientific data, says that geological similarities indicate that reserves offshore Crete may match the prolific Levantine Basin where recent Israeli and Cypriot discoveries are clustered.

Presenting their findings, study authors Antonis Foscolos, Elias Konofagos and Nikos Lygeros said they expected the reserves to generate $599 billion in state earnings over 25 years.

It points to strategically significant reserves in Greek waters south of Crete in the range of 3.5 trillion cubic meters (Tcm), enough to cover over six years of EU gas demand, and the equivalent of about 1.5 billion barrels of oil.

“We feel this is a very conservative figure,” Konofagos, whose Athensbased company Flow Energy informally advises the government on energy strategy, told Reuters.

of Crete and the Canadian Geological Survey, said that subsea methane emissions and the presence of gas hydrate mounds on the seabed indicate the presence of large reservoirs.

Another study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering in June estimated that Greece had 4 Tcm of gas and a further 3 billion barrels of crude oil.

Taking into account savings from fuel imports - Greece spends five percent of GDP on energy imports - discoveries on the scale envisaged could clear the country’s debt and bring billions in annual cost savings

Foscolos, professor emeritus at the Technical University

Greek

journalists

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press freedom

Tension rises between Greek government and media after TV presenters are suspended over criticism of public order minister Greek journalist Kostas Vaxevanis, centre, emerges from an Athens court after his trial was adjourned. Photograph: Demotix/Corbis/Stathis Kalligeris Greek journalists have warned that press freedom was under unprecedented attack, with critics being suspended or put on trial by a precarious coalition government struggling to push through an economic austerity programme as a way of attracting foreign funds.

The clash between the government and the press appeared to be nearing a crisis with a strike due to start on last Tuesday on state television (ERT) over the suspension of two popular presenters for mild criticism of a minister.

Meanwhile, the editor of an

investigative magazine went on trial on Monday for publishing a list of some 2,000 wealthy Greeks with Swiss bank accounts who the government has yet to investigate for possible tax evasion.

Dimitris Trimis, the head of the Athens Newspaper Editors Union said the current pressure on press freedom was the most intense of his career. “This is a matter of democracy,” Trimis said. “The government feels insecure. The only way it feels it can convince society of its policies is to try to manipulate the media through coercion.

“This is true of both state television and in the private sector of the media where there has been a large number of lost jobs and wage cuts and so it has become easier to manipulate in the interests of the government and the economic elite.”

Marilena Katsimi and Kostas Arvanitis were summarily

dropped from their morning magazine programme on ERT after discussing the reaction of the public order minister, Nikos Dendias to a Guardian report on claims by anti-fascist demonstrators that they had been tortured by the police. Katsimi said on air that Dendias had not carried out his threat to sue the Guardian over the article because the medical examiners report “shows that there was indeed a crime.” She described Dendias’s actions as “strange” but did not think he would resign.

“About an hour after the programme ended, the director of information called for a transcript.

He didn’t ask to talk to us. And it was then announced that two other journalists would present tomorrow’s show. We were cut,” Katsimi told the Guardian.

“The style of the programme is very informal. It is a morning conversation over a cup of coffee and it is very popular with high ratings. We have

been critical of ministers in the past from all parties, and there have been complaints to the management before but this is new. This is a threat to public and private media.”

Katsimi said the journalists’ suspension was one of several “peculiar things” to have happened at ERT recently.

“Everywhere in media people are being fired, but at ERT they are hiring. The government want people who agree with their position and they want to hire their friends.”

Aimilios Liatsos, ERT’s general director for news issued a statement on Monday claiming that the two journalists had “violated the basic rules of journalistic practice”.

He added that they had made “unacceptable insinuations” against Dendias without giving him an opportunity to express his view, “while their comments appeared to anticipate the results of a court decision”.

Another prominent journalist, Kostas Vaxevanis, went on trial on Monday for publishing a leaked list of about 2,000 wealthy Greeks with Swiss bank accounts, who may face investigation for tax evasion.

The list was seized from a computer technician at HSBC bank in Geneva, who was suspected of trying to sell it, and was originally supplied to the Greek government in 2010 by the then French finance minister, Christine Lagarde, now head of the International Monetary Fund. However, the Greek finance ministry failed to act on the list for two years before it was leaked to Vaxevanis’s Hot Doc magazine.

The case has triggered an uproar in Athens, where the speed of Vaxevanis arrest and trial – within three days of charges being pressed – has been contrasted with the many years it has taken the government to pursue rich Greek tax evaders.

On emerging from court where the trial was adjourned, Vaxevanis was greeted by cheers from a crowd of about 250, mostly journalists.

“I was doing my job in the name of the public interest,” the journalist said. “Journalism is revealing the truth when everyone else is trying to hide it.”

The Vienna-based Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe expressed concern about the Vaxevanis’s brief arrest on Sunday. “I am relieved that Vaxevanis was released from custody after a brief detention, and trust that he will now be tried in a transparent manner considering the acute public interest in the case,” OSCE media freedom representative Dunja Mijatovic said.

“It is the responsibility of media as the watchdog of democracy to disclose information in the public interest, even if it is considered sensitive by some.”

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Cypriots to sue Britain over torture claims

The Greek Film Festival ended with great success Last Sunday marked the conclusion of the this years Greek Film Festival, which was highly successful.

The last movie shown at the Como Theatre before a “full house” as was the case with all the screenings.

Ewen Leslie, the protagonist of christos Tsiolkas movie “Dead Europe” honoured the show as it was the last movie shown. He thanked the Greek Community for its support and expressed his great satisfaction.

The president of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria Mr B. Papastergiadis and the co-president of the Film Festival, Mt L. Vlahakis thanked the community fro its support to the Festival and concluded with the wish” kai tou Xronou”

With hands raised, Agustinds Efstathios, 22, climbs up the mountain from his Eoka hideout under the gun of a British soldier on March 3, 1957.

Cypriots who fought against British colonial rule in the 1950s plan to sue the UK government for torture they allegedly suffered at the hands of British authorities while in custody, an official said Wednesday.

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Thassos Sophocleous, president of an organization representing former Cypriot fighters, said the British law firm K.J. Conroy & Co. is now gathering information from them to build a case following this month’s landmark ruling from Britain’s High Court, which found that three Kenyans tortured during a rebellion against British colonial rule can seek compensation.

Sophocleous, 79, a former guerrilla fighter, claims he was tortured for 17 straight days after his 1956 arrest, including being flogged and having the soles of his feet and knees clubbed. He said some 60 individuals already have completed questionnaires detailing what had allegedly endured. He said the lawyers will select the strongest responses to build the case.

Sophocleous said such a Cypriot claim would not be about money but the satisfaction of forcing British authorities to own up to acts of torture allegedly committed during the fouryear guerrilla campaign that culminated in Cyprus’ independence in 1960. ‚ÄúAs in all turning points in history, it’s not the people who are responsible, but some leaders who are in power when these things happened and they bear the responsibility,‚Äù he said.

His organization, the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters, was formed by Greek Cypriots seeking to unite the island with Greece, but a compromise deal for independence was struck amid strong opposition from the minority Turkish Cypriots.

The country was split along ethnic lines in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup by supporters of union with Greece. [AP]

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The super festival of St. Anargyroi at the Oakleigh Grammar Once again, the annual festival of the Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh held at the Oakleigh Grammar ground to honour St. Anargyroi Cosmas and Damianos, was an overwhelming success.

A great spring day and a well organized rich variety of events, together with great food and drinks, combined with the live participation of 3XY Radio Hellas through its presenters Nikos Loupos and Angelis Kalodoukas, were the main factors that made everyone related and happy.

Everyone could see and appreciate the continuous efforts of the Committee, the Staff, the Oakleigh Grammar students, the volunteers, and everyone else involved, to create a delightful atmosphere.

Simply an unforgettable day!

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Ph: 0431 366 412. Vasilis

Machine Operator Machine operator and professional experienced driver from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0403 400 435. Panagiotis

Painter Experienced painter seeks work.

Painter Painter with own ABN seeks full time work.

Ph: 0421 540 998. Chris

Part Time Work Young graduate from Greece is looking for part time work in any area.

Ph: 0410 609 821 or 9402 0448. George

Plumber Plumber from Greece with working visa seeks full time employment.

Ph: 0450 908 285. Dimitri

Plumber/painter Seeks employment for a Greek employer/company in Melbourne.

Does not speak english.

Please contact George on mobile no 0424 066 312

Ph: 0431 175 612. Irene

Machinist

Hospitality/Building Industry

Ph: 0403 472 407. Aglaia

Yiannis is an experienced plasterer looking for work as a plasterer.

Metal Fabrications

M: 0402 931 935.

Experienced metal worker from Greece with knowledge of aluminium doors and windows seeks full time work.

Public Relations

Ph: 0468 803 467. Pantelis

Ph: 0406 590 280. Antonis

45 year old man experienced in the area of hotel management, hospitality and with knowledge of building, seeks employment.

Ph: 0412 174 081. Agelos

Hospitality Worker Experienced hospitality worker with a Degree in Tourism and Management has worked in Athens Marriot Hotel and seeks employment.

Ph: 0452 209 177. Mihalis

Experienced lady looking for work.

machinist

Experienced metal welder seeks work.

Plasterer

Experienced public relations officer with a Degree in International Relations seeks work.

Plasterer

Metal Worker worker/

Ph: 0424 411 631. Zaharias

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Ph: 0424 789 813. Abraham

Ph: 0450 003 515. Theo

Lady recently arrived from Greece with experience as a waitress and is willing to undertake any work.

Experienced gardener looking for work. Specialises in lawn maintenance and happy to maintain school gardens or large home gardens.

Anastasios Kopanos would like to find work as a gardener. Please call him for more details about what services he has to offer.

Experienced painter from Cyprus with knowledge in welding seeks full time work.

Giannis is seeking work as a plasterer M: 04 0293 1935

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EMPLOYMENT Sales/Insurance

Teacher

Tutor

Welder

Insurance consultant from Greece with over 10 years experience and knowledge in sales seeks employment.

Greek teacher with Australian citizenship has many years of teaching experience and seeks employment.

Greek tutor available with over 7 years experience. Currently teaching primary/secondary students and adults, available for private tuition at any level, from beginners to advanced.

Quality teaching in all aspects of the Greek language.

Experienced employment.

Panos, Ph: 04044 19595

Ph: 0421 641 434. Nick

Waiter/Pizza Maker

Welder

Experienced waiter with knowledge in pizza preparation seeks employment.

Welder in Oakleigh with 20 years of experience seeks employment.

Ph: 0405 953 285. John

Ph: 0452 179 451. Manos

Waitress

Welder/Metal Fabrication

Work

Experienced welder /metal worker from Greece seeks employment.

Lady looking employment.

Ph: 0411 527 473. John

Sales/Retail Retail customer service officer with 22 years experience and knowledge in management and training of staff seeks full time work.

Ph: 0422 436 476. Nicole

Security Experienced security officer from Greece is looking for employment in a similar position.

Ph: 0405 224 040. Pamela

Teacher Experienced teacher/tutor who graduated from Athens University seeks full or part time work in a Greek school.

Ph: 0452 608 142. Kali

Tiler Tiler with 28 years of experience seeks employment.

Ph: 9335 4303

Ph: 0422 158 225. John

Teacher

Experienced waitress seeks full time employment.

Tiler

Ph: 0457 602 456. Anthi

Experienced tiler from Greece with knowledge in floorboards and other floor coverings seeks employment.

Web Designer Experienced web designer from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0468 469 400 Babis

Ph: 0430 319 395. Kiriakos

Teacher from Greece has a Bachelor of English Degree from Michigan University and Masters from the University of Thessaloniki and seeks employment.

Ph: 0470 520 342. Evagelia

Womens Clothing

Work

Ph: 0422 047 369. Andrew

Zaxaria is seeking people to work in the production of women’s undergarments.

Zisis recently arrived to Australia is seeking any work M: 04 7896 4486

Welder

M: 0418107171

Work

Welder with nine years of experience seeks full or part time employment.

Work/Part Time

welder

seeks

Lady looking for part time work (9am – 3pm).

Ph: 0450 418 760. Sofia

Work Lady looking for any type of work.

Ph: 0450 717 141. Vana

for

full

Dimitra and George, are looking for any work ( for example in a fish and chip shop or café )preferably in Oakleigh or surrounding suburbs as they don’t have a car. Dimitra speaks excellent English but George can’t speak English well.

Dimitra can be contacted on 0459 396 952.

Work Ninos is seeking any work M: 0414 168 385

time

Work

Ph: 0422 412 516. Kleopatra

Kyriako, is seeking work as a mechanic and in construction.

M: 04 1416 8385

Welder/Metal Fabrication

Work

Work

Zaxarias is looking for work as a welder

Lady from Greece with a student visa seeks part time work.

Ph: 9364 5244

Ph: 0467 472 127. Melina

Bill is available to work as a car washer, painter, motor mechanic or any other position available.

M: 0437 547 288.

Ph: 0416 380 923. George

Employment opportunities Babysitter

Cleaner/Domestic

Excavator Operator

Lady Ironer/Presser

Plumbers

Tyre Fitter

Marianthi Lambrianou is seeking a lady who speaks fluent Greek to babysit her 17 month old daughter in Bulleen, 1-2 days per week from 8:00-3:30.

Applicants should call Marianthi for further details on M: 0477 694 665.

Domestic cleaner required for full or part time work in Melbourne area. Must have own transport.

Excavator operator required for work in Geelong.

Ph: 0410 665 048. Vasilis

A female ironer with experience in clothes pressing is required for work in Clayton.

Experienced plumbers are required by a South Melbourne company.

Florist

Ph: 9551 4621. Despina

A florist requires the services of two women with experience in floristry to work at the store.

Ph: 0416 189 857 Kostas

Manager

Re-Stumper

A female cleaner is required for domestic duties.

Ph: 0415 645 572. Antonis

Kostas is looking for 1 or 2 experienced re-stumpers to work for him.

Cleaner/Domestic

Hairdresser

A female is required to help manage the restaurant at club ‘Dimokritos’ on High Street Northcote.

Joanna has a position available for a tyre fitter in Campbellfield.

He must be fit as there is heavy lifting involved. He must have good knowledge of the northern suburbs and the city and have a car drivers licence. Must have at least some experience in fitting tyres on trucks.

Ph: 9486 3988. John

Any enquiries, please call Kostas: 0411 741 230.

Fax Applications to Att: Joanna; F 9308 9237

Mechanic/Automotive

Sandwich Hand

Mechanic with experience in European and prestigious cars is required for an automotive workshop in Reservoir.

An experienced sandwich hand is required at a South Melbourne delicatessen.

Ph: 9462 3124. Nick

Call 9699 4125 or 0412 840 707 for any enquiries.

Baker Maria Is looking for a Baker to work for Pondis Bakery.

M: 04 1554 2522

Bakery Michaelis is seeking people to working in a bakery.

M:04 1300 0175

Carer AQA Qualcare is seeking Disability Support Workers/PCAs who are fluent in Greek to work with a client with a physical disability living in Preston. Duties inc. assistance with daily living, all aspects of personal care, transfers, community access, meal prep & household tasks.

Shifts available are: Mon-Thurs: 7am-9:30am, Fri: 7am-12:30pm, Sat/Sun: 7am-9:30am, Mon-Sun: 9pm-10pm. Fully paid training & competitive rates provided! For further info or to apply please visit the employment section of the AQA website: www.aqavic.org.au and download and complete the application form.

Call Niki on 0407 655 646

Cleaner/Domestic

Katie is looking for a female cleaner to clean houses.

For details contact Katie on 0401 811 166

Chef Amalia is seeking a chef.

M: 0433 154 904

Chef A chef is required for a Hawthorn restaurant.

Ph: 9818 3312.

Chef A chef is required part time for a Greek restaurant in Werribee.

Ph: 0416 241 819. Dimitri

Chicken shop A lady is required to work in a Chicken Bar. The suitable person should have relative experience.

Call Achilleas Ph: 9852 4545

Ph: (03) 9489 0777.

Cleaners

Carer

Louka is seeking 2 cleaners to work at a car yard in the area of Chelsea. The ideal candidates would be able to work after business hours (after 6pm) and would be a couple. For more information please call Louka.

M: 0417033135

Guardian Network is seeking carrers for elderly people in all areas.

ph: 9819 7200, Sandra or George

Cleaner Cleaner required for a home in Rosebud. 4 days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday).

Ph: 0409 349 101 Konstantina

Cleaner A cleaner, preferably a woman, is required after hours at a school in Northcote.

Ph: 0403 140 553. Maria

Cleaner An experienced cleaner is required after hours at a school in East Doncaster.

Ph: 0401 519 305. Stathis

Console Operators Two Console operators required to work at BP Eastlink inbound in Scoresby- the largest site in Australia. Part to full time positions available and applications must be willing to work flexible hours and speak English. Please contact Arthur Kondos for more information Ph: 9753 2924

Doctor A medical clinic requires a licenced doctor who is preferably Greek.

Ph: 9481 2406. Kostantino

A hairdresser with experience in men’s and women’s cuts is required for a hairdressing salon in Burwood.

Ph: 9563 2340. Elio

Fast Food A full time position is available at a fast food restaurant. Applicants must have experience in cooking and cooking with a grill.

Ph: 0419 521 505. John

Fashion Zaxaria is seeking people to work in the production of women’s undergarments.

M:0418107171

Fish and Chips An experienced Fish and Chips worker is required for a shop in St. Albans.

Ph: 9390 9622. Sofia

Fish and Chips A woman is required to work at a Fish and Chips shop in Knox City.

Ph: 0415 150 433. Nikos

Mechanic/Automotive Two experienced motor mechanics are required for a mechanical shop in Footscray.

Ph: 9528 6654

Mechanic/Automotive A full time position is available for an experienced motor mechanic.

Ph: 0417 303 775. Minas

Mechanic/Automotive A motor mechanic with a minimum of 5 years of experience is required at a work shop. Must have a driver’s licence.

Ph: 0425 822 500. Tasos

Fish and Chips

Music

Peter is seeking someone with experience to work the grill at his fish and chip shop in Knoxville during afternoon hours.

Applicants should call his mobile for further information M: 0424 645 110

A composer is required to create music for lyrics.

Labourer/Furniture A part time position is available in a furniture store.

Ph: 9428 5830. Vicky

Labourer Jim/Dimitri is looking to employ a man ata Tampon Factory in Bundoora. He is seeking a man over 40 to work part time Mon, Wed and Fri. Ph: 9465 5033

Ph: 9078 8574. Afroditi

Panel Shop

Ph: 9690 6048. Dimitri

Sandwich Hand A female is required in the Melbourne CBD area to prepare sandwiches, salads and focaccias.

Ph: 0402 925 107. Doukisa

Sandwich Hands Four people are required in sandwich preparation.

Ph: 0402 925 107. Doukisa

Sandwich Hand Young, experienced, wellpresented, energetic female is required in Melbourne CBD café to make breakfast toasties and serve lunch.

A female is required for kitchen and serving/waiting duties at club ‘Democritus’ in Northcote.

Ph: 0408 591 711. John

Waiter/Souvlaki Bar A full time or part time position is available in a Mentone souvlaki bar. Waiting duties are a requirement of this position.

Ph: 9585 8005 Anesti

Waiters Waiters are required for casual weekend work at Stars International reception in Preston. RSA certificate holders are preferred.

Ph: 0411 877 222

Fronditha Care-Position 1

Ph: Mary on 0418 597 314

Fronditha Care is seeking an experienced social worker (or related social sciences) to work in the role of CACPs Supervisor.

Security

Fronditha Care-Position 2

Stefania is seeking security guards aged between 18 and 65.

Fronditha Care is seeking an experienced social worker (or related social sciences) to work in the role of Volunteer Coordinator.

M:04 0335 6858

An experienced spray-painter and panel-beater is required in a Dandenong panel shop. An apprenticeship for a youth is also available.

Shop Assistant

Ph: 0438 008 111. John

Ph: 9325 1112. Dimitris

Pastry Factory

Souvlaki ( Gyro) Bar

Greek Pastry factory seeks a person to work full time withy good remuneration

A Souvlaki ( Gyro) Bar is looking for someone with experience, working in a similar environment.

Please call Iakobos M:04 0696 7197

Hellen or Nick on 9670 6284 or 0433 413 688

A part time position is available for a young shop assistant at an Altona Gate carpet store.

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Fronditha Care-Position 3 Fronditha Care is seeking an experienced social worker/ counsellor to work as the Carer Support Coordinator in the Eastern Region.

Please contact Aliki Kyrkou at Fronditha Care for further information on any of these positions. 9495 2308 or 0407 829 593.

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HOROSCOPES

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michael, and welcome to the fascinating world of astrology and the place to read your free horoscopes!

For years, decades and centuries human-kind has turned to the heavens, God’s handiwork, for answers and guidance in their lives!

SCORPIO

SAGITARIUS

23 Oct - 22 Nov

23 Nov - 20 Dec

Be sure to catch up on overdue correspondence and help those you love find solutions to their dilemmas.

Don’t draw too much attention to yourself at work. You can evade the issue as usual by being affectionate, fun loving, and far too active for your lover to catch on.

Difficulties with children will surface if you try to break a promise you made. You can offer your mate a commitment or promise that will help stabilize your personal life.

Don’t let peers distract you or push their work your way. Disputes on the home front may be hard to avoid.

TAURUS

GEMINI

21 Apr - 20 May Do whatever your mate wants; it really doesn’t matter as long as you’re together. Your personal situation is fluctuating. Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work. Uncertainties are still prevailing.

22 May - 22 Jun Business trips might prove unproductive. Try not to take everything so seriously. You may be up for some changes in your home.

You may want to try your hand at a little creative writing. Don’t let your boss get the better of you.

CAPRICORN

22 Dec - 20 Jan Travel opportunities should be your first choice. Don’t deny yourself this week. Investments concerning your residence will be profitable. You may be confused emotionally.

CANCER

23 Jun - 23 Jul It might be best not to spend your money on luxuries this week. Those close to your heart may be difficult to reason with. You can pick up some overtime this week. Don’t force your opinions on friends or relatives unless you are prepared to lose their favor.

Dark Clouds Hang Over South.

South Melbourne Football Club has stood proud since 1959. It has been the club that has made us proud to be Greek and represented our Community - as it has our sons and our daughters.

Whether we were there in the 1970’s to watch Jim Armstrong or Peter Ollerton score those magnificent goals, the spectacular championships of 1997 and 1998 under the great leadership of George Vasilopoulos or our qualification for the FIFA World Club Championships in 2000 there is little doubt, that this is the greatest Soccer Club Australia has ever produced.

This Club was created for our Community and should represent the very fabric that brings Greeks together.

Today, there are some very dark clouds hanging over the Club and as a result, our Greek Community. Members who have contributed to the Club are voicing concerns about the current state of affairs and the direction the club is taking.

These include past Presidents and Chairmen.

We owe it to our Community to ask the difficult questions of the current board - which includes Mr Nick Galatas, Mr

Leo Athanasakis, Mr Nick Maikoussis, Mr Peter Parthimos and Mr Andrew Mesorouni.

1. W hy has the lease in regard to lakeside Oval not been signed in three years, thus putting in doubt the future security of the club? The lease negotiations were concluded three years ago, back in 2009, when South Melbourne relinquished lakeside oval to the State government.

2. Are there any disgruntled suppliers of the Club?

3. Why doesn’t the Club contribute meaningful financial support to the women’s soccer team of SMFC ? Is it true that the women’s soccer team have approached the State government separately for funding?

4. If the Club is earning $25,000 to$30,000 per month where is the money going?

5. What contributions to the junior’s has the Club made, other than to hike their fees to $3,500 per year ? Has the club considered how many children will miss the opportunity to play, due to these fees?

According to an article in Neos Kosmos, The President says that they owe “no creditor any

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PISCES

AQUARIUS

ARIES

21 Jan - 19 Feb

20 Feb - 20 Mar

21 Mar - 20 Apr

Don’t lend or borrow. Socializing or travel will lead to partnerships.

Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays. Social functions will bring you in touch with new lovers.

You will be able to find the perfect outfit, and the greatest new accessory for your house. Someone you live with could be frustrated and upset. Your ability to work with detail could help you achieve your goals. Romantic relationships could be under pressure.

Avoid disputes with family; their complaints can’t change anything anyway. Take a short business trip if possible. Close deals that have been up in the air and move on to new ones that appear to be profitable. Try to think things through.

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

24 Jul - 23 Aug

24 Aug - 23 Sept

23 Sept - 22 Oct

Don’t let your emotions interfere with completing your chores. You can make extra cash by moonlighting.

Avoid getting trapped in internal disputes. Opportunities for love will develop while traveling or while attending religious functions.

Do not give your heart to someone who may not live up to your standards. You are best to tuck your money away where no one will be able to touch it, including yourself. You will gain a lot if you listen. Problems with in-laws or relatives may be more damaging than you realize.

Don’t be too eager to spend what’s left over; more unexpected expenses are evident. Fitness or weight loss pro grams will help your self esteem.

You need to clear up some important personal documents before the end of the year. Pay attention to small but important details.

we’ll take you there... money” and that they will be announcing a “$150,000” profit this year. Is this true ?

Further information has come to hand since our last article that three members of the Executive who have worked tirelessly for the Club for the past few years, have resigned or had no choice but to resign, the latest occurring as recently as a few weeks ago.

All have expressed to us their concerns and disappointment with the president Mr Athanasakis and chairman Mr Nick Galatas.

We note that the clubs membership has dropped significantly over the years as is reflected in member participation in the Annual General Meetings where fewer than 100 members take part.

As is very well known our Organisation has been a key supporter of Sth Melbourne for many years but, when confronted with concerned community and Club members, who have contributed so much over the years, we have a duty and obligation to investigate and bring to the forefront issues that need to be addressed, in order to insure the best outcome for the Club.

We follow the same policy for all Clubs and community Organisations.

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1 Thick soup is food to the German (7) 2 Priest not empowered to perform ceremonies? (5) 3 Snack, very loosely speaking, provided by club (4,5) 4 It follows that he came across a bad egg here and there (6) 5 Peacekeepers under British leader fighting to relieve oppression (8) 6 Animal shelters in broken down Escort, having run away (5) 7 Find out when record’s finished playing (8) 8 A vice that’s accepted (6) 14 One’s name may often be on it being extremely prone to illness, lacking energy (4,4) 16 Try to accommodate too many people - more than 100, on the fourth row (9) 17 Arrived and, being unimportant, found the red carpet thus? (6,2) 18 Schism causes endless damage to church (6) 20 Cover the woman to keep in the warmth (7) 21 Wear down a fabric, say (6) 23 Refuse to have reckless time at first (5) 25 At university to get first in philosophy? Much would be required here! (2,3)

KOUZINA WALNUT FETTA AND FENNEL SALAD Ingredients - 12 latte glasses 200-250 ml - 1 kg plain yogurt - 1 lt thickened cream - 24 fresh dates - 20 walnuts - 250 ml ”Tentoura “Greek cinnamon liqueur - 1ts vanilla sugar - 1tb caster sugar - 1tb finely chopped dried paw paw - Candied spaghetti zucchini for garnish* Day before Prep: • Place yogurt in clean towel or muslin over a colander and strain overnight in refrigerator.

• Stuff each date with a walnut and soak in the liquor overnight and lightly crush leftover walnuts for garnish and reserves Method: • Strain the dates and place the liquid into a small pot over stove and heat to reduce liquid to thicken a little. Cool in refrigerator • Whip fresh cream with vanilla and caster sugar till soft peaks form • Gradually fold the strained yogurt into the cream bit by bit till just combined – do not over beat.

To assemble: • Pipe or spoon 1 tablespoon of cream into each glass, top with 2 dates and top roughly with more yogurt cream 1-2 tablespoons.

• Drizzle a little of reduced liquor onto each dessert, sprinkle with a few crushed walnuts , some dried paw paw and top with some candied zucchini spaghetti….enjoy!

DID YOU KNOW? Many Greek structures such as doors, windowsills, furniture, and church domes are painted a turquoise blue, especially in the Cyclades Islands. It is used because of an ancient belief that this shade of blue keeps evil away. (The Evil Eye maybe came from this as well???)

They called the colour kyanos, from which the words “cyan” and “cyanide” are derived.

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SPORT

Melbourne Cup GREEN MOON RISES

Victory fend off Phoenix fight-back

Round 5 results Western Sydney Melbourne Heart 2-1 Perth Glory Newcastle Jets 3-2

Central Coast Mariners Sydney FC 7-2 Brisbane Roar Adelaide United 0-1

Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix 3-2

LADDER

Melbourne Victory conjured an hour of the sort of football expected under Ange Postecoglou to claim a 3-2 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Predicted by history and pioneered by Victory’s South American duo, the hosts blew the Phoenix away early and then held on late to clamber from the foot of the Hyundai A-League table.

Green Moon has won the Melbourne Cup with jockey Brett Prebble steering it home ahead of Fiorente and Jakkalberry.

More than 110,000 punters have packed Flemington for the 152nd running of the Melbourne Cup. Join us for all the results, colour and action from the course.

Green Moon upstaged a field of international stars and former victors to win the Melbourne Cup.

The Robert Hickmott-trained horse stormed clear in the final

200m to win the $6 million race ahead of European stayer Fiorente and Jakkalberry.Ecstatic winning jockey Brett Prebble, who rides predominantly in Hong Kong, said he had realised a dream.

“It’s my life’s dream to do it,” Prebble said.

“Was never going to get beaten.”

Dividends Green Moon $22.50; $7.40.

Fiorente $11.80, Jakkalberry $16.

Q: $506.90.

T: $45,941.60. F4 $969406.60.

The top ten in this years Melbourne Cup 1. GREEN MOON 2. FIORENTE 3. JAKKALBERRY 4. Kelinni 5. Mount Athos 6. Glencadam Gold 7. Mourayan 53.5 8. Red Cadeaux 9. Precedence 10. My Quest For Peace

Phoenix had never won in Melbourne, and they seemed further than ever when former winger Marco Rojas and Marcos Flores put the hosts up 2-0 by half-time. Another goal to Rojas seemed to seal Victory’s second victory of the season, before a late Phoenix fightback - featuring Jeremy Brockie’s outstanding double - inevitably ran out of time.

The hosts had stand-out performances across the pitch, but it was a result largely built on the craft of pairing Flores and Guilherme Finkler. Like their side, Argentine Flores and Brazilian Finkler had shown glimpses of their quality this season without ever really convincing.

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Despite the late scare, Victory held on for their second win of the season, climbing off the bottom of the table to sixth place.”

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Olympiakos returned to winning ways through a relatively comfortable victory over OFI Crete at home with a 2-0 score, while PAOK beat Panionios to overtake it at the second spot. Goals by Costas Mitroglou and Paulo Machado gave the Reds their eighth win in nine Super League games, taking their distance at the top back up to five points, as they prepare to host Montpellier for the Champions League this morning.

PAOK is now second after beating third-placed Panionios with a 2-1 score at Nea Smyrni thanks to a brace by Stefanos Athanasiadis, with the first goal coming from the spot after a controversial penalty decision. Christos Aravidis pulled one back for Panionios.

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Victory’s win certainly not the most impressive of win the weekend the Central Coast Mariners’ 7-2 smashing of Sydney FC saw to that.

But it did provide a glimpse - for at least an hour - of exactly what Victory are capable of producing under Postecoglou.

Easy win for Reds, as PAO defeats AEK

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The Athens derby between Panathinaikos and AEK ended with the Greens scoring their first home win in the league on . Toche grabbed his third league goal of the season in the 24th minute but Panathinaikos was booed off the pitch in the end as its demanding fans were upset to see their team produce very little in the second half against the teenagers of AEK. Four days before their Europa League game at Lazio the Greens won 1-0 in the end, but had to thank keeper Orestis Karnezis for coming twice to their rescue in injury time.

Xanthi climbed out of the drop zone with a 1-0 win over visiting Levadiakos, which is now second-bottom, along with Panthrakikos who went down 2-1 at fifth-placed Atromitos.

Kerkyra scored a late equalizer to hold host Platanias to a 1-1 draw at Chania, while Asteras Tripolis continued its good performances with a 2-0 victory over PAS Giannina at home. In the last game of the round Aris defeated Veria by 2-1.

You’re left with a negative at the end and that sits in your gut a little bit,” Postecoglou told reporters after the game.”I don’t want to take away from the football we played in the first hour or so, but it was really disappointing.

It was unacceptable.”We’re working really hard on a style of play and being disciplined about it and we veered away from that.”Postecoglou said he was unsure whether the players had mentally switched off in the dying stages.

“It’s pretty clear now we try to play a certain way and everyone’s accepted that,” he added.”If you accept that you do it come hell or high water. You can’t just take it upon yourself to do what you feel like just because a game’s going a certain way.