The News Weekly – Issue Fourteen

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WEDNESDAY 4th DECEMBER

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ISSUE 14 FREE

The «Antipodes Centre»

LOCAL NEWS pg.2 GREEK NEWS pg.4 The Antipodes Centre pg.6

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LOCAL NEWS

Water bills up $310 next year to pay for desalination plant

THE French boss of the troubled Wonthaggi desalination plant has admitted for the first time that the plant is too big for Melbourne’s water needs.Suez Environment chief executive Jean-Louis Chaussade said the size of the plant was based on unrealistic rainfall expectations.

“The design was done to provide water to the full city of Melbourne in case of no rain during one year which was not realistic ... The details why it was 150GL per year, I don’t know,” he said.The Wonthaggi plant is able to produce 150GL - or 150 billion litres of water - every year if required.This makes it three times the size of the 45GL-a-year Gold Coast plant and 65 per cent bigger than Sydney’s 91GL-a-year Kurnell desalination plant.The plant, which will cost Victorians $24 billion over 28 years through higher water bills, is expected to be signed off in February - eight months past an extended deadline.

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, released last week, show Victorians used 19 per cent less water in 2011 than a year earlier.Storages are now 81.3 per cent full after several years’ improved rainfall.Professor Hector Malano, a water resources management expert from Melbourne University, said the plant was a waste of money.”This is a political solution created in the middle of a prolonged drought,” he said.Former Labor premier Steve Bracks announced the desalination plant in June 2007, when water storages were 28.5 per cent and Victoria was in the midst of a drought.The Coalition Government scrapped the north-south pipeline in 2011 after farmers’ complaints.

by Another big fishing report this week with a good number of gummies joining the serious number of snapper being caught this week in both Western Port and Port Phillip Bay. The water must be getting warmer too, with the first report of a good haul of scallops coming from Rye and some nice Yellowbelly starting to come on the chew. It’s Murray Cod opening this weekend too and with a cracker fish of 103cm caught and released in Eildon last weekend, Cod season is looking like a brilliant one!

WESTERNPORT:

CORINELLA: Regular customer and fishing guru Paul Anderson caught his PB snapper for the season on Saturday evening which weighed an impressive 9.6kg. He didn’t give too much away as he has been doing a fair bit of hunting around looking for a beast like this. It was caught arotund the Corinella region and took a fresh calamari. Well done Paul, awesome fish mate.

JOES ISLAND: Julie Attard and 2 male anglers who will remain anonymous for good reason fished around Joes Island. Julie caught her PB red at 4.1kg. In total they caught 6 snapper with Julie outfishing the men by catching the most and also the biggest. Now that’s girl power.

MIDDLE SPIT: Billfisher custom Brendan Borg found some beautiful size whiting on Sunday in 2-5mt along the middle spit. Best baits were pipi.

HASTINGS: Steve Johnston from Ace fishing charters has been getting stuck into some great bags of snapper like the ones below over the past week. Steve reports good numbers off Lysaghts and when the snapper aren’t biting, there are plenty of good whiting not too far away.

PORT PHILLIP BAY:

RYE: Wayne Sharrock of Sharkmen Charters has been fishing hard during the week come rain, hail or shine. Fishing the bottom end of the bay he had a day that most guys would love to have getting his clients onto a large variety of species. They caught snapper, squid and a healthy little gummy which was client Christian Dintinosante’s first as well as his first snapper.

MORNINGTON: Young gun angler Mark Kyriakou caught this lovely 47cm flathead during the week fishing off Mornington. As you can see he’s pretty pumped about it. It’s always good to see the young guys getting amongst it.

FRANKSTON: Billfisher customers Darren Box and son Declan fished the Big Red comp that was held on the weekend. Declan out fished dad and won the Junior 1st place with this cracking snapper off Frankston. Well done mate, it’s always good to out fish dad.

Keen fisho Josh Perry has been on the snapper this week and smashing them.

He reports the best depth has been 16m with the best baits being pilchard.

CARRUM: Grant Lawson sent us a text during the week about the recent red hot sessions he has had on Port Phillip Bay. Fishing Friday and Sunday mornings in 15m of water out from Carrum, he has caught and released over 50 snapper ranging from 3-6kg. He said there was that much action that he wasn’t able to sit back and relax. Sounds like a good few days on the water for Grant.

BLACK ROCK: Simon Rinaldi of Red Hot fishing charters has been getting his clients onto good numbers of snapper this week. He said fishing in 8-15m of water have produced big numbers of fish with pilchards being the number 1 bait.

Customers Steve and Barry fished during the week and landed 4 lovely snapper around the Black Rock area. Fishing in 16m of water at daylight was the best time and all fish were caught on silver whiting.

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LOCAL NEWS

HACCI - TIF TRADE MISSION A SUCCESS The Trade Mission from Thessaloniki took place in Melbourne 21-26 November and in Sydney 26-27 November.

Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Greece, the Hellenic Australian Business Council in Greece, Australia’s Ambassador to Greece

Sixteen companies from Greece participated in this important Trade Mission active in a wide range of sectors including food and beverage, renewable energy, security systems, jewellery and accessories, wood processing, glassware, tourism, technology and dermatological products.

Jenny Bloomfield, VECCI , Quest Serviced Apartments, TIF and of course HACCI.

The calibre of the companies and their products were impressive and in many cases highlighted Greece’s ability for innovation and market leadership. Accompanied by the Greek Minister of Macedonia and Thrace Theodoros Karaoglou and the Mayors of the regions of Lagada and Western Mani, the purpose of the mission was to explore opportunities in the Australian market and open new doors and trade routes between the two countries.

Organised by HACCI and Thessaloniki International Trade Fair, there were several people and organisations that played a significant role in making this Trade Mission a success.

These include the Greek Minister of Macedonia and Thrace, The Greek Consulates in both Melbourne and Sydney, the

The real success of this mission will surely be determined by the trade that is generated, but before any trade can occur sound relationships between Greek and Australian companies must develop further.

To this end, this was one of the most important trade visits to Australia from Greece in recent years, which boasted over 100 B2B meetings as well as a full program of presentations and events delivered by strategic partners such as Bank of Cyprus Australia, Quest Brighton on the Bay, Nexia Australia, Grant Ready, AusIndustry and Invest Victoria, providing relevant and timely information on doing business in Australia. Thessaloniki and Melbourne have been Sister Cities since 1984 and a welcome reception and celebration of the Sister City relationship was held at the Melbourne Town Hall.

Greek contingency which can serve as the bridge between the two markets.

This Trade Mission showcased many impressive companies and Greek products that will surely pave the way for improved bilateral trade statistics between the two countries.

After a strong start to partnerships and connections made, future projects and follow up Trade Missions both to and from Greece and Australia are certain to take place. HACCI was able to leverage from its strong relationships with community, government and industry in order to provide our trade delegation from Thessaloniki with a highly productive and professional trade mission. HACCI received many praises from our visiting party for the way in which our local community received them and accommodated their efforts to reach out to Australia as a trade partner.

We look forward to hearing about the positive results in due course and indeed we are already in talks with TIF for follow up trade visits both here and in Greece.

Bank of Cyprus, new look, new name now Delphi Bank Bank of Cyprus Australia (BOCA) and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank are pleased to announce a new-look brand for Bank of Cyprus Australia - say hi to Delphi Bank.

Delphi Bank’s CEO George Tacticos said he was thrilled to launch the new-look brand, which will continue to build on the company’s strong connection to the Hellenic community.

“Delphi Bank represents three important pillars we have worked hard to cement: business, community and family, Mr Tacticos said.

“These are the fundamentals of our business and we are keen to continue on a path of growth with our new Australian parent, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

“At Delphi Bank we are confident that we are now in a great position to serve our customers and the community as we have over the past 12 years.

“The name Delphi Bank represents a journey of growth and opportunity and it has an important link with our Hellenic culture.

Australia is an important market for Greece because of the strong

“We are thrilled to be making this announcement,’’ he said.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Managing Director, Mike Hirst, said the brand is a valuable addition to the Bank’s overall brand offering.

“Delphi Bank has a unique value proposition for the Hellenic community and works to strengthen the Group’s position,’’ Mr Hirst said.

“This is why many of their customers choose to bank with them and will continue to do so.

“The Delphi Bank brand - and indeed their business and value proposition ‚ - is completely in line with our Community Bank model, as many customers choose to bank with us due to our understanding and engagement with the local community and our commitment to our customer.

Delphi Bank brand has been named after the ancient city of Delphi, which was home to the famous Oracle of Apollo, a site which was surrounded by a sea of olive trees symbolising history, tradition, friendship and peace.

Now formally part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank family, Delphi Bank has an opportunity to build upon its Australian story.

The history of Bank of Cyprus Australia extends over 25 years as a representative office and more recently over a decade as an Australian bank.

Delphi Bank primarily operates in the Hellenic-Australian communities in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia throughout a network of 14 branches with head office located in Melbourne at the Rialto Towers.

“The Delphi Bank brand will continue to represent a strong connection with its Hellenic customer base,’’ he said.

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GREEK NEWS

Merkel does not rule out Greek ‘haircut’ in coming years German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she has not ruled out a so-called “haircut”, or write-down, on Greek debt in the next few years, in an interview, marking an apparent softening in position.

After being vehemently opposed to accepting a “haircut,” Merkel told Bild am Sonntag that it could be considered from 2014 if Greece’s financial situation improves, according to a prereleased article.

“If Greece one day again manages with its revenue without getting new debt, then we must look at and assess the situation. That is not the case before 2014/15 if everything goes according to plan,” she told the paper.

Opposition politicians have accused Merkel of playing down the need for a writedown of Greek debt holdings by public institutions such as other eurozone governments and the European Central Bank, because of federal elections expected to take place on September 22.

In the Bild interview, Merkel contested that she had refused a “haircut” due to the looming elections.

“The current aid program for Greece runs until 2014, for

the achievement of certain budgetary goals we have given the Greeks two years more time until 2016,” she said.

Many in Germany consider a writedown of Greek debt holdings inevitable.

But, Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said speculation on a “haircut” sent “the wrong incentive” to Greece because it reduced the pressure on the Athens government to enact structural economic reforms.

Some eurozone states have said they would “not exclude” the possibility of writing off some debt from 2015 onwards.

Merkel also said she favored considering tougher sanctions for indebted eurozone states.

Merkel also told Bild that she understood the skepticism of many of her compatriots over Greece but that she saw a determination in Athens to reorganize the country and that rescuing Greece from economic collapse was in Germany’s best interests.

Last Friday she secured the vote from German lawmakers to release 43.7 billion euros ($56.9 billion) in aid to debt-wracked Greece agreed after tortuous talks between eurozone finance ministers.

Move to freeze migrant citizenship Memorandum

brings forward selloff projects

The ministerial decision to suspend all procedures relating to the examination and approval of citizenship applications by immigrants has fueled upheaval within the fragile three-party government.

The move comes ahead of the anticipated publication of a Council of State ruling questioning whether existing legislation granting citizenship and voting rights to second-generation immigrants residing in Greece is compatible with the Constitution.

A circular sent out by Alternate Interior Minister Haralambos Athanassiou calls on state services to suspend processing of all citizenship applications by migrants and registration of new citizens at municipal offices.

When news of the ruling was leaked last month, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras called for the immediate implementation of the decision, prompting stern responses from the two junior partners in his coalition.

Athanassiou’s move provoked a similar reaction over the weekend, with socialist PASOK describing his circular as “illegal” and claiming that it “undermines the government’s partnership,” while Democratic Left called for the immediate withdrawal of the “unacceptable circular.”

Known as the Ragousis law after former Interior Minister Yiannis Ragousis who drafted it, the existing citizenship law was ratified by Parliament in early 2010, allowing those who had

been born to immigrant parents legally living in Greece for five years to be granted Greek citizenship provided they had studied at a Greek school for at least six years.

The ruling by the Council of State questions whether this kind of criteria is suitable for determining a person’s citizenship and whether stronger ties with Greece should be required.

The new draft of the memorandum of understanding between Athens and its creditors is speeding up planned privatizations by an average of three to six months, depending on the project.

The selloffs of train service operator TRAINOSE, Hellenic Post, horse racing organization ODIE, Athens International Airport and others are expected to begin one or two quarters earlier than the previous draft provided for.

The November 27 draft now provides for the postal

company’s privatization to start in the first quarter of 2013, instead of the second, while the start of the process for the sale of TRAINOSE is brought forward from Q4 to Q2 of next year.

The procedure for the sale of ports and regional airports has been accelerated by three months, while the restart of the privatization of Athens airport is to take place six months earlier. The only exception is the privatization of Egnatia Odos, the highway that runs across northern Greece, which has been postponed from the first to the second quarter of next year.

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BOOK LAUNCH OF ‘CALL ME EMILIOS’ Hellenic Museum, 28 November 2012

LOCAL NEWS

BOOK LAUNCH OF ‘CALL ME EMILIOS’ The official launch of the book written by Justice Emilios Kyrou “Call Me Emilios” took place on Wednesday 28 November, at the Hellenic Museum of Melbourne. Many, family memebers and friends, were present. The Hellenic Museum CEO, Mr Tatoulis, welcomed all guests, including friends from the legal fraternity headed by the honourable Marilyn Warren, AC Chief Justice of Victoria, who also presented Emilios Kyrou. In her speech she mentioned to the guests that the former Royal Mint Building has a special place in her personal history, as she was married in the very same room.

Also present was His Grace, Ezekiel, Bishop of Dervis and His Grace Iakovos Bishop of Militoupolis of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.

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ustice Emilios Kyrou welcomed all guests and thanked them for joining him and his family to celebrate the launch of his book and added “those of you who have read it will know that I was named after the hero of a 1920s Greek romance no-vel called ‘The Beautiful Girl of Pe-ran’. My book also has heroes, and they are my parents, John and Stella.

First and foremost, the book is a celebration of the pioneering spirit of the migrants of my parents’ generation. They are heroes because they left their homes and familiar environments and travelled to a foreign country about which they knew little, in order to give themselves and their children a chance for a better life.

They are the selfless generation, the generation of providers and protectors. They are now old and frail and their numbers are dwindling. We, their children, in living our comfortable and secure lives, must never forget that our parents’ sacrifices created the opportunities for our advancement. We are forever in their debt and must always respect them and their legacy.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of writing the book was that I learned so much about my parents and Greek history. For example, until I started writing the book, I did not know that people in my village risked their lives by protecting 5 Jewish families during the Second World War. In the course of writing the book, the old and tattered family photographs became more meaningful.

They provided a visual context for my parents’ stories about their upbringing. My parents’ lives were poor in material terms but they were rich in dignity and determination.

My book is also a celebration of the opportunities that Australia has provided for many generations of migrants. The story of a poor child

migrant who makes good in Australia through the power of education is not unique. Although there are many things that we can complain about, we should never lose sight of the fact that, in this country, a person who pursues study or a trade and who is prepared to work hard can transform his or her life in ways that are not possible in many parts of the world. We remain a land of opportunity where merit counts.

There are also some dark moments in the book. It describes in a raw and painful way the racism that I experienced as a child. Racially motivated bullying can destroy self-esteem, create disharmony within families and ruin lives. It is particularly problematic for children because most children are not well equipped to combat it. Bullying and discrimination are perennial issues. How effectively they are dealt with is a measure of a society’s maturity and compassion.

Racism caused me to change my name and to deny my identity. It caused me to be embarrassed of my parents and to be ashamed of my Greek background.

Thankfully, all that changed in my mid teens. I realised that I should be proud of my parents and respect them for all the sacrifices that they had made. I also came to understand how wrong I was to be ashamed of being Greek. Greeks have a rich and proud history and in many ways laid the foundations of modern civilisation. And Greek Australians have been making significant contributions to Australian society for decades. These are matters that should be openly celebrated rather than concealed and disowned.

In enlightened communities, diversity is fostered rather than suppressed and no one is forced to deny his or her identity, family, culture, re-

ligion or heritage. This is particularly important for children who can be scarred for life if they are disconnected from their families and communities. To belong is empowering. To be an outsider can be crushing.

Australia has come a long way since I arrived here in 1968. Exotic names, foods and customs which were once ridiculed are now fashionable. However, we must not be complacent. We must always be vigilant to ensure that our nation continues to accept and celebrate each person for who they are and what they can contribute, rather than marginalise anyone because they are different.

I hope that my book contributes to an understanding of these issues.

Since its publication, I have received many emails, letters and telephone calls from Greek people who have told me that they could write their own autobiography by simply changing the names of the individuals and places in my book. The instinctive reaction of the lawyer in me was ‘Don’t you dare breach my copyright’. Seriously, I cannot describe how wonderful it feels to be informed that I have successfully captured the common experiences of Greek child migrants of my generation.

A large number of people have contributed to the publication of my book. Unfortunately, it is not possible on this occasion for me to acknowledge and thank everyone. It would be remiss of me, however, if I did not mention a few people.

Chief Justice Marilyn Warren has encouraged and supported me at every stage of the book’s preparation and has written a wonderful foreword to set the scene for my story.

She also graciously agreed to launch the book this evening and has delivered a magnificent speech. Thank you Chief Justice.

The Hellenic Museum has been extremely generous in hosting this

evening’s event in this beautiful historic building. I particularly want to thank John Tatoulis and Kimon Ioannides for their guidance and assistance. I also want to congratulate the Stamoulis family for creating this outstanding and much needed centre for Greek culture.

The guests this evening include people who migrated to Australia from my village, school and university friends and past and present work colleagues and mentors. Among them is my inspirational English teacher from Upfield High School, Lyle Stebbing.

The editor of my book, Abigail Lewis, also deserves special mention for travelling from Canberra to join us.

I would like to thank the Law Institute Bookshop, Caras Gift shop, Readings and the National Library of Australia Bookshop for stocking the book. The Law Institute Bookshop has been particularly supportive.

My parents and my brother Theo are here and so are my lovely wife Peris and our four children, John, William, Stephen and Catherine. The children have always been my harshest critics. So I knew that I was on a winner when they said, ‘Hey dad, your book’s OK’

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O Ú·ÙÛÈÛÌfi˜ Ì ·Ó¿ÁηÛ Ӓ ·ÏϿ͈ Ù’ fiÓÔÌ¿ ÌÔ˘ Î·È Ó· ·ÚÓËıÒ ÙËÓ Ù·˘ÙfiÙËÙ¿ ÌÔ˘. ªÂ ¤Î·Ó ӷ ÓÙÚ¤ÔÌ·È ÁÈ· ÙËÓ ∂ÏÏËÓÈ΋ ÌÔ˘ ηٷÁˆÁ‹. ∂˘Ù˘¯Ò˜ fiÏ· ·˘Ù¿ ¿ÏÏ·Í·Ó fiÙ·Ó ‹ÌÔ˘Ó 15 ¯ÚÔÓÒÓ. ∫·Ù¿Ï·‚· fiÙÈ ı· ¤ÚÂ ӷ Â›Ì·È ÂÚ‹Ê·ÓÔ˜ ÁÈ· ÙÔ˘˜ ÁÔÓ›˜ ÌÔ˘ Î·È Ó· ÙÔ˘˜ Û¤‚ÔÌ·È ÁÈ· ÙȘ ı˘Û›Â˜ Ô˘ ›¯·Ó οÓÂÈ. ∫·Ù¿Ï·‚· Â›Û˘ fiÛÔ Ï¿ıÔ˜ ¤Î·Ó· Ô˘ ÓÙÚÂfiÌÔ˘Ó ÁÈ· ÙËÓ ∂ÏÏËÓÈÎfiÙËÙ¿ ÌÔ˘. OÈ ∂ÏÏËÓ˜ ¤¯Ô˘Ó ÌÈ· ÏÔ‡ÛÈ· Î·È ·ÍȤ·ÈÓË ÈÛÙÔÚ›· Î·È Î·Ù¿ ÔÏÏÔ‡˜ ÙÚfiÔ˘˜ ¤ÛÙËÛ·Ó Ù· ıÂ̤ÏÈ· ÙÔ˘ Û‡Á¯ÚÔÓÔ˘ ÔÏÈÙÈÛÌÔ‡. OÈ ∂ÏÏËÓÔ·˘ÛÙÚ·ÏÔ› ¤¯Ô˘Ó οÓÂÈ ·ÍÈÔÛËÌ›ˆÙ˜ ÂÈÛÊÔÚ¤˜ Â‰Ò Î·È ‰ÂηÂٛ˜ ̤۷ ÛÙËÓ ∞˘ÛÙÚ·ÏÈ·Ó‹ ÎÔÈÓˆÓ›·. ∞˘Ù¿ Â›Ó·È ı¤Ì·Ù· Ô˘ Ú¤ÂÈ Ó· ÁÈÔÚÙ¿˙ÔÓÙ·È Ê·ÓÂÚ¿ ·ÓÙ› Ó· ̤ÓÔ˘Ó ÎÚ˘Ê¿. ∏ ∞˘ÛÙÚ·Ï›· ¤¯ÂÈ ÚÔÔ‰¤„ÂÈ Ôχ ·fi ÙfiÙ Ô˘ ¤ÊÙ·Û· Â‰Ò ÙÔ 1968. ∂͈ÙÈο ÔÓfiÌ·Ù·, ÙÚÔʤ˜ Î·È ¤ıÈÌ· Ô˘ οÔÙ ٷ ÎÔÚfiï‰Â˘·Ó ÔÈ ∞˘ÛÙÚ·ÏÔ› Â›Ó·È ÙÒÚ· Ù˘ Ìfi‰·˜. ŸÌˆ˜ Ú¤ÂÈ ¿ÓÙ· Ó· ÚÔÛ¤¯Ô˘Ì ÁÈ· Ó· ‚‚·Èˆıԇ̠fiÙÈ Ë ¯ÒÚ· Ì·˜ Û˘Ó¯›˙ÂÈ Ó· ‰¤¯ÂÙ·È Î·È Ó· ÁÈÔÚÙ¿˙ÂÈ ÙÔÓ Î¿ı ¿ÓıÚˆÔ ÁÈ’ ·˘Ùfi Ô˘ Â›Ó·È Î·È ÁÈ’ ·˘Ùfi Ô˘ ¤¯ÂÈ Ó· ÚÔÛʤÚÂÈ, ·Ú¿ Ó· ·ÔÎÏ›ÂÙ·È ÂÂȉ‹ Â›Ó·È ‰È·ÊÔÚÂÙÈÎfi˜. ∂‡¯ÔÌ·È fiÙÈ ÙÔ ‚È‚Ï›Ô ÌÔ˘ ı· ‚ÔËı‹ÛÂÈ ÛÙËÓ Î·Ù·ÓfiËÛË ÙˆÓ ˙ËÙËÌ¿ÙˆÓ ·˘ÙÒÓ.

The book is available from the Law Institute Bookshop, 470 Bourke Street Melbourne Caras in the city and Oakleigh and Readings in Carlton.

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«∫¤ÓÙÚÔ ∞ÓÙ›ԉ˜» ÁÈ· ÙÔÓ ∂ÏÏËÓÈÎfi ¶ÔÏÈÙÈÛÌfi, ÙËÓ ∂ÏÏËÓÈ΋ ∫ÏËÚÔÓÔÌÈ¿ Î·È ÙËÓ ∂ÏÏËÓÈ΋ °ÏÒÛÛ·

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ȉ¤· ÂÓfi˜ 15fiÚÔÊÔ˘ ÎÙÈÚ›Ô˘, ÔÈ Ù¤ÛÛÂÚȘ fiÚÔÊÔÈ ÙÔ˘ ÔÔ›Ô˘ ı· ÂÚÈÏ·Ì‚¿ÓÔ˘Ó ÙÔ ∂ÏÏËÓÈÎfi ¶ÔÏÈÙÈÛÙÈÎfi ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ, ÍÂΛÓËÛ ·fi ÙËÓ ·Ó¿ÁÎË Ó· ·ÏÏ¿ÍÂÈ ÙÔ ÚÔÊ›Ï

he idea of a 15 storey building incorporating a 4 level Cultural Centre started from the need to change the profile of the Greek Community and to refresh its identity.

One of the first questions for the GOCMV is to address what it needed to do to ensure its long term relevance. The community lacked a modern performance space which could accommodate lectures, films and a function space. A centre was also required to act as a hub for the continuation of the teaching of the Greek language and to act as a conduit with our universities for tertiary teaching. Equally, we needed to preserve the rich and proud history of the GOCMV over 115 years. A dedicated space was needed to showcase this history, and which space could also be used as a platform for new and inspired productions and exhibitions.

Ù˘ ∂ÏÏËÓÈ΋˜ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ·˜ Î·È Ó· ÂÎÛ˘Á¯ÚÔÓ›ÛÂÈ ÙËÓ Ù·˘ÙfiÙËÙ¿ Ù˘.

All of the above considerations formed part of our thinking to proceed with this Centre.

This new building will act as a beacon for those who would take the baton going forward for our community. Symbols play an important role in our lives. Symbolically, the new building would herald a fresh start. Hence, the design of the new building is critical. The design of the building provides a reference point to the past and with it incorporating a vision for the future. Our architects were briefed to create this ideal.

In early 2014, our new 15 storey Cultural Centre will be open to all of us. A Centre unrivalled in the global Greek Diaspora.

ñ ŒÓ· ·fi Ù· ÚÒÙ· ÂÚˆÙ‹Ì·Ù· Â›Ó·È ÙÈ ¯ÚÂÈ¿˙ÂÙ·È Ó· οÓÂÈ Ë ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ· ÁÈ· Ó· ÂÍ·ÛÊ·Ï›ÛÂÈ ÙË Ì·ÎÚÔÚfiıÂÛÌË Î·Ù·ÏÏËÏfiÙËÙ· ÙÔ˘ ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ˘. ∏ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ· ‰ÂÓ ‰È¤ıÂÙ ¤Ó· Û‡Á¯ÚÔÓÔ ¯ÒÚÔ Ô˘ ı· ÌÔÚÔ‡Û ӷ ÊÈÏÔÍÂÓ‹ÛÂÈ ‰È·Ï¤ÍÂȘ, ÎÈÓËÌ·ÙÔÁÚ·ÊÈΤ˜ Ù·Èӛ˜ Î·È ÂΉËÏÒÛÂȘ. ŒÓ· Ù¤ÙÔÈÔ ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ ı· Ú¤ÂÈ Â›Û˘ Ó· ÏÂÈÙÔ˘ÚÁ› Î·È Û·Ó «Î˘„¤ÏË» ÁÈ· ÙË Û˘Ó¤¯ÈÛË Ù˘ ‰È‰·Ûηϛ·˜ Ù˘ ÂÏÏËÓÈ΋˜ ÁÏÒÛÛ·˜ Î·È Ó· ÏÂÈÙÔ˘ÚÁ› Û·Ó «·ÁˆÁfi˜» ÚÔ˜ ÙËÓ ÙÚÈÙÔ‚¿ıÌÈ· ‰È‰·Ûηϛ·.

Ï¿‚Ô˘Ó ÙË ÛÎ˘Ù¿ÏË ÁÈ· ÙË ÌÂÏÏÔÓÙÈ΋ ÔÚ›· Ù˘ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ¿˜ Ì·˜. ∆· ۇ̂ÔÏ· ‰È·‰Ú·Ì·Ù›˙Ô˘Ó ÛËÌ·ÓÙÈÎfi ÚfiÏÔ ÛÙË ˙ˆ‹ Ì·˜. ™˘Ì‚ÔÏÈο, ÙÔ Ó¤Ô ÎÙ›ÚÈÔ ı· ÛËÌ¿ÓÂÈ ¤Ó· Ó¤Ô ÍÂΛÓËÌ·. ø˜ ÂÎ ÙÔ‡ÙÔ˘, Ô Û¯Â‰È·ÛÌfi˜ ÙÔ˘ Ó¤Ô˘ ÎÙÈÚ›Ô˘ Â›Ó·È ÎÚ›ÛÈÌÔ˜. £· Ú¤ÂÈ Ó· ÂÓۈ̷ÙÒÓÂÈ ¤Ó· ÛËÌÂ›Ô ·Ó·ÊÔÚ¿˜ ÛÙÔ ·ÚÂÏıfiÓ Î·È ¤Ó· fiÚ·Ì· ÁÈ· ÙÔ Ì¤ÏÏÔÓ.

ñ ∂Í›ÛÔ˘ ÛËÌ·ÓÙÈÎfi Â›Ó·È fiÙÈ ÙÔ ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ ı· Ú¤ÂÈ Ó· ‰È·ÙËÚ‹ÛÂÈ ÙËÓ, Â› 115 Î·È ϤÔÓ ¯ÚfiÓÈ·, ÏÔ‡ÛÈ· Î·È ¤Ó‰ÔÍË ÈÛÙÔÚ›· Ù˘ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ·˜. ŒÓ·˜ ÂȉÈÎfi˜ ¯ÒÚÔ˜ ı· ‹Ù·Ó ··Ú·›ÙËÙÔ˜ ÁÈ· Ó· ÂÎı¤ÙÂÈ ·˘Ù‹ ÙËÓ ÈÛÙÔÚ›·, fiˆ˜ Â›Û˘ Ó· ¯ÚËÛÈÌÔÔÈËı› Î·È ˆ˜ Ï·ÙÊfiÚÌ· ÁÈ· Ӥ˜ Î·È ÂÌÓ¢Ṳ̂Ó˜ ·Ú·ÁˆÁ¤˜ Î·È ÂÎı¤ÛÂȘ. ŸÏ· Ù· ·ÓˆÙ¤Úˆ ·ÔÙÂÏÔ‡Ó Ì¤ÚÔ˜ ÙˆÓ ÛΤ„ÂÒÓ Ì·˜ ÁÈ· ÙË ÌÂÏÏÔÓÙÈ΋ ‰Ú·ÛÙËÚÈfiÙËÙ· ·˘ÙÔ‡ ÙÔ˘ ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ˘.

™ÙȘ ·Ú¯¤˜ ÙÔ˘ 2014, ÙÔ Ó¤Ô 15fiÚÔÊÔ ¶ÔÏÈÙÈÛÙÈÎfi ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ Ì·˜ ı· Â›Ó·È ·ÓÔÈÎÙfi ÁÈ· fiÏÔ˘˜ ŒÓ· ΤÓÙÚÔ ÌÔÓ·‰ÈÎfi ÛÙËÓ ·ÁÎfiÛÌÈ· ∂ÏÏËÓÈ΋ ¢È·ÛÔÚ¿

ñ ∆Ô Ó¤Ô ÎÙ›ÚÈÔ ı· ÏÂÈÙÔ˘ÚÁ‹ÛÂÈ ˆ˜ Ê¿ÚÔ˜ ÁÈ· ÂΛÓÔ˘˜ Ô˘ ı·

∆Ô ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ ∂ÏÏËÓÈÎÔ‡ ¶ÔÏÈÙÈÛÌÔ‡ «∞ÓÙ›ԉ˜» ı· ÛÙÂÁ¿˙ÂÙ·È Û ٤ÛÛÂÚ· Â›‰· ÛÙÔ Ó¤Ô ‡ÚÁÔ. ∆Ô ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ ı· ÂÚÈÏ·Ì‚¿ÓÂÈ ÙÔ˘˜ ·ÎfiÏÔ˘ıÔ˘˜ ¯ÒÚÔ˘˜:

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e «Antipodes Centre»

reek Culture, Heritage and Language

The «Antipodes Centre for Hellenic Culture, Heritage d and Language» will be housed across four levels in the new tower but its scope will be far more than simply the spaces that it controls and promotes

The Centre will feature the following Spaces: 1. Performance

One level has been set aside for the telling of stories. The Performance Space will be a ‘black box’ with the ability to be set up in a variety of layouts and hence be used for all sorts of activity.

1. ÃÒÚÔ˜ ¶·Ú·ÛÙ¿ÛˆÓ

ŒÓ·˜ fiÚÔÊÔ˜ ı· ‰È·ÙÂı› ÁÈ· ÙËÓ ·Ê‹ÁËÛË ÈÛÙÔÚÈÒÓ! O ÃÒÚÔ˜ ¶·Ú·ÛÙ¿ÛÂˆÓ ı· ·ÔÙÂϤÛÂÈ ¤Ó· «Ì·‡ÚÔ ÎÔ˘Ù›», ÙÔ ÔÔ›Ô ı· ¯ÚËÛÈÌÔÔÈÂ›Ù·È ÁÈ· οı ›‰Ô˜ ‰Ú·ÛÙËÚÈÔًوÓ. £· Â›Ó·È ¤Ó·˜ ¯ÒÚÔ˜ ÁÈ· ı¤·ÙÚÔ, ÌÔ˘ÛÈ΋, Έ̈‰›Â˜, Ù·Èӛ˜, Úfi‚˜, ÛÂÌÈÓ¿ÚÈ·, ‰È·Ï¤ÍÂȘ, ÎÔÎÙ¤ÈÏ Î.Ï. £· ÌÔÚ› Ó· ÊÈÏÔÍÂÓ‹ÛÂÈ 150 ÂÚ›Ô˘ ¿ÙÔÌ· ηıÈÛÙ¿ Î·È Ì¤¯ÚÈ 250 ÁÈ· ÎÔÎÙ¤ÈÏ. √ ¯ÒÚÔ˜ ı· ¯ÚËÛÈÌÔÔÈÂ›Ù·È ÁÈ· ÙÔ ºÂÛÙÈ‚¿Ï «∞ÓÙ›ԉ˜», ÙÔ ºÂÛÙÈ‚¿Ï ™˘ÁÁڷʤˆÓ Î·È ·Ú¿ÏÏËÏ·, ÁÈ· ÚÂÛÈÙ¿Ï ÌÔ˘ÛÈ΋˜.

2. ∂ÎıÂÛÈ·Îfi˜ ÃÒÚÔ˜

Ÿˆ˜ Î·È Ô ÃÒÚÔ˜ ¶·Ú·ÛÙ¿ÛÂˆÓ ¤ÙÛÈ Î·È Ô ∂ÎıÂÛÈ·Îfi˜ ı· ¤¯ÂÈ Ó· οÓÂÈ Ì ÙËÓ ·ÚÔ˘Û›·ÛË ÙˆÓ ÈÛÙÔÚÈÒÓ Ì·˜. ªÂ ÙË ¯ÚËÛÈÌÔÔ›ËÛË Ù˘ Û˘ÏÏÔÁ‹˜ Ù˘ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ·˜ ·ÏÏ¿ Î·È ¿ÏψÓ

Principally we see it as a space for theatre, music, comedy, film, rehearsals, seminars, lectures, cocktail functions etc., It will be a boutique space accommodating about 150 seated patrons and up to 250 in cocktail function mode. It will see the Antipodes Festival, the Writers Festival along with the rebirth of the 2nd level musical performances stake claim to it very early on.

2. Exhibition

As with the performance space, the exhibition space is all about the telling of our stories. Using the Community’s collection and the collection of other organisations, part of the space will feature an exhibition that celebrates the Community’s story and the story of Greeks in Melbourne and Aus-tralia. ÔÚÁ·ÓÈÛÌÒÓ, ̤ÚÔ˜ ÙÔ˘ ¯ÒÚÔ˘ ı· ÂÚÈÏ·Ì‚¿ÓÂÈ ¤ÎıÂÛË Ô˘ ı· ÙÈÌ¿ ÙËÓ ÈÛÙÔÚ›· Ù˘ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ·˜ Î·È ÙËÓ ÈÛÙÔÚ›· ÙˆÓ ∂ÏÏ‹ÓˆÓ ÛÙË ªÂÏ‚Ô‡ÚÓË Î·È ÙËÓ ∞˘ÛÙÚ·Ï›·.

3. ∂Î·›‰Â˘ÛË

¶¤Ú· ·fi ÙËÓ ÂÎ·È‰Â˘ÙÈ΋ ÚÔÛÊÔÚ¿ ÙˆÓ ‰‡Ô ÚÔËÁÔ‡ÌÂÓˆÓ ¯ÒÚˆÓ, ÙÔ ∫¤ÓÙÚÔ ı· ÂÚÈÏ·Ì‚¿ÓÂÈ, Û ¤Ó· fiÚÔÊÔ Î·È ¯ÒÚÔ˘˜ ·ÊÈÂڈ̤ÓÔ˘˜ ÛÙ· ÂÎ·È‰Â˘ÙÈο ÚÔÁÚ¿ÌÌ·Ù·, fiˆ˜ ÛÂÌÈÓ¿ÚÈ· Î·È Ì·ı‹Ì·Ù· fiÏˆÓ ÙˆÓ ÂȉÒÓ: ·fi Ù· ∞Ú¯·›· ∂ÏÏËÓÈο ÛÙ· ¡¤·, ‹ ·ÁÁÏÈο Û·Ó ‰Â‡ÙÂÚË

3.

Education

In addition to the inherit education that the Performance and Exhibition spaces will offer, the Centre will feature dedicated spaces on one level for education programs.

Designed for seminars and classes of all descriptions. From Ancient Greek to Greek or for that matter English as a second language for adults, to small seminars associated with larger events like the Writers Festival.

This level will also feature a resource centre for students and the community at large

4. Meeting Rooms

The Centre will facilitate meeting rooms.

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EMPLOYMENT To place an Ad Call (03) 9602 1422

Or Submit an Ad Online at

www.greekmediagroup.com/contact/tabid/61default.aspx

Seeking employment Actor/Beautician

Builder/Construction

Driver

Engineer (Civil)

Chrisi is and actor and a beautician and is seeking work.

Manolis is seeking work in the building/construction industry or any other work.

Ph: 9734 7613

Experienced van driver recently arrived from Greece is looking for employment. Willing to undertake any other job (waiter, builder etc) Ph: 0499 278 534. Nick

Civil engineer with three years experience is seeking full or part time employment.

Ph: 0429 665 835. Vasiliki

Driver Experienced van driver seeks employment.

Ph: 0413 462 044. John

Experience excavator driver recently arrived from Greece is looking for employment. For further information please call Maria.

M: 04 7864 8697

Driver

Factory Worker

Ilias Fanourakis is seeking employment as a driver. He is an experienced driver and would suit a driver position in a warehouse.

Mob: 0411 533 133

Factory worker seeks employment and has experience in the area of warehouse, sales and maintenance.

Ph: 0477 034 473 or 8751 4710 Theodosis

M:04 2430 8487

Administration and Logistics Lady with two years experience in secretarial and administrative duties is seeking full or part time employment.

Ph: 0449 868 721. Zoe

Administration

Builder George is an experienced builder from greece and is seeking work.

M: 04 2438 5324

Butcher

Helen is looking for work in Administation

Experienced butcher is seeking either full or part time employment.

Ph: 8774 4457. Julian

M: 04 2401 2045

Cabinet Maker

Administration

Experienced carpenter/cabinet maker is seeking employment.

Ph: 0478 809 989. Kostas

Helen Sokratous is seeking Administration / Customer Service or any work M: 04 6843 0993

Air conditioning Expert Person experienced in air conditioning systems, split systems and heating is looking for work.

Ph: 0401 416 401. Dimos

Aged Care Workers Two aged care workers with Certificate III in Aged Care are seeking employment.

Ph: 0431 062 240. Vivi 0411 224 847. Sofia

Aluminium Fabrications Experienced person in aluminium fabrications is seeking employment in similar or related field.

Ph: 0450 917 642. Petros

Carpenter Experienced carpenter specialising in furniture, kitchens and floor boards seeks employment.

Ph: 0437 216 101. Agelos

Carpenter Experienced Carpenter / Cabinet Maker is looking for working with in his filed of experience (or any similar work) Dimitris 0415 422 976

Civil Engineer Nikos is a Civil Engineer with over 20 years experience in Europe, he speaks English, Greek and Italian and is seeking work in the Civil Engeering industry!!

Cleaner Maria is seeking work as a domestic and commercial cleaner

Architect

M:04 1518 5433

Experienced architect is seeking employment.

Ph: 0468 458 812. Kosta

Chef

Apprentice Carpenters Seeking employment.

Ph: 0421 116 308. Makis Ph: 0439 950 558. Vasilis

Baker

Grill chef with ten years experience in grilled food seeks part or full time employment.

Ph: 0457 602 492. Antonis

Computer Technicion Christos is a computer technician from Greece and is seeking employment.

Michaelis is seeking people to working in a bakery.

M:04 1300 0175

M: 04 3182 6181

Baker

Vasiliki has previous experience and is seeking full time or part time work in the area of customer service.

Ph: 03 9484 9081

George has recently arrived from Greece, has experience working in Bakeries is seeking employment.

M: 04 5009 3915

Bouzouki Teacher/Player Bouzouki player with three years experience in night clubs in Greece is seeking part time employment.

Ph: 0432 231 826. Christos

Customer Service

Customer Service Vasiliki has previous experience and is seeking full time or part time work in the area of customer service.

Ph: 03 9484 9081

Builder/Pool Constructor

Dental Technician

Experienced builder specialising in pool construction seeks employment.

Ph: 0408 827 326. George

Certified dental technician with six years experience is looking for part or full time employment.

Ph: 0429 661 563. John

Driver \Jim is looking for work as a driver. He owns a 14 tone truck and specialises as a furniture removalist (in all suburbs).

M:04 5840 0860

Excavator Driver

Financial Advisor Experienced financial advisor with a Degree from British University seeks employment.

Ph: 0402 527 644. George

Driver (Taxi)

Food Industry

Driver with experience in taxi driving is looking for an employer.

Ph: 9388 0253. Stelios

Angela has 25 years experience in the food industry and is seeking part time or full time work in the Northern suburbs. She is available 7 days a week for early starts and early finishes.

M: 04 1056 0970

Electrician A Grade electrician with eight years experience is looking for part or full time employment.

Ph: 0422 154 595 Damianos

Electrician Electrician with experience in residential and commercial properties seeks employment.

Ph: 0452 010 733. Simeon

Electrician Apprentice electrician seeks full time employment with certified electrician.

Ph: 0401 302 490. Steve

Electrician Recently arrived from Greece, an experienced electrician seeks employment and is willing to work in other fields.

Ph: 0449 046 665. Harry

Electrician Qualified 25 years experienced.

Seeks employment. Experienced in residential and commercial.

Specialises in alarm systems, detection systems, antennas, intercom and solar power.

Contact 0435 110 054 - Dinos

Electrical Engineer Apprentice electrician seeks employment in the area of home automation systems.

Ph: 0413 835 283 or 9544 4549. Kostas

Excavator Driver Experience excavator driver recently arrived from Greece is looking for employment. For further information please call Maria.

M: 04 7864 8697

Food Industry Angela has 25 years experience in the food industry and is seeking part time or full time work in the food industry in the Northern suburbs. She is available 7 days a week for early starts and early finishes.

M: 04 1056 0970

Furniture Maker Furniture maker years experience employment.

Ph: 0478 809 989.

Kostas Eskintzis

with 30 is seeking

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

Ph: 0415 560 708. Stella

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

M: 0422 097 368.

Geologist Maria is a Geologist from Greece wanting to work in the natural resources industry.

M: 04 6843 7327

Hairdresser Hairdresser with 18 years experience is looking for part time employment and has knowledge of both the Greek and English language.

Ph: 0431 175 612. Irene

Hospitality/Building Industry 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

IT Technician IT technician with eight years experience and a good knowledge of Microsoft is looking for employment.

Ph: 0421 821 430. Epaminondas

IT Andrew is looking for work in IT or as a computer engineer.

M: 04 5025 2880

Labourer Labourer looking for work in any area.

Ph: 0403 472 407. Nikos

Labourer Labourer seeks employment in any field.

Ph: 0424 469 745. Vasili

Labourer Lady willing to undertake any work or responsibility.

Ph: 0450 067 315. Koula

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

Ph: 0470 520 342. Evagelia

Lawyer Experienced lawyer seeks employment. Alos willing to work as a Law Clerk or assistant and willing to travel anywhere in Australia.

Ph: 0421 654 845. Nikoleta

Logistics/Accounting

Experienced metal worker/welder seeks work.

Ph: 0424 411 631. Zaharias

Musician 27 year old musician with experience in drums and other instruments is looking to work with a band.

Ph: 9383 6195. John

Painter Experienced painter with knowledge in carpentry seeks employment.

Ph: 0403 472 407. Nikos

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

Ph: 0424 789 813. Abraham

Painter Experienced painter seeks work.

Ph: 0450 003 515. Theo

Painter Painter with own ABN seeks full time work.

Ph: 0421 540 998. Chris

Painter/Plumber George is a Painter /Plumber and is looking for similar workM: 04 2406 6312

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.

M:0424 066 312 George

Experienced certified accountant with knowledge of the latest computer systems seeks employment.

Ph: 0431 366 412. Vasilis

Plasterer

Machine Operator

Public Relations

Machine operator and professional experienced driver from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0403 400 435. Panagiotis

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

Ph: 0406 590 280. Antonis

Machinist

Plasterer

Experienced lady machinist looking for work.

Ph: 0403 472 407. Aglaia

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

Metal Fabrications

Sales/Insurance

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

Ph: 0468 803 467. Pantelis

Ph: 0411 527 473. John

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Metal Worker

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

M: 0402 931 935.

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

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EMPLOYMENT 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: 9335 4303

Teacher 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

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

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: 0422 158 225. John

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

Ph: 0468 469 400 Babis

Truck Driver An experienced truck driver is seeking employment. Please call John M: 04 27778 7752

Waiter/Pizza Maker

Welder/Metal Fabrication

Work

Work

Experienced waiter with knowledge in pizza preparation seeks employment.

Ph: 0405 953 285. John

Experienced welder /metal worker from Greece seeks employment.

A 16 Year old recently arrived from Greece is looking for work

Ph: 0416 380 923. George

Work

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

Welder/Metal Fabrication

Lady looking for any type of work.

Ph: 0450 717 141. Vana

Waitress Experienced waitress seeks full time employment.

Ph: 0457 602 456. Anthi

Zaxarias is looking for work as a welder

Web Designer

White Goods

Experienced web designer from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0430 319 395. Kiriakos

Welder Experienced welder seeks employment.

Ph: 0422 047 369. Andrew

Welder

Tutor 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.

Panos, Ph: 04044 19595

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

Ph: 0421 641 434. Nick

Welder Welder in Oakleigh with 20 years of experience seeks employment.

Ph: 0452 179 451. Manos

Ph: 9364 5244 Nikos has recently arrived from Greece and has experience 20 years with Refrigeration/ Aircondioners. He is seeking work in the relevant industry.

M: 04 1937 0329

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

Work

Work Looking for any work. Has experience as a driver, airconditioning technician, plumber and in electronics.

Sakis 0426 871 536

Work A couple Andreas and Panagiota are seeking any work.

M: 04 1620 5569

Work

M: 0418107171

Lady looking for full time employment.

Ph: 0422 412 516. Kleopatra

Work/Part Time

Work

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

Ph: 0450 418 760. Sofia

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

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

M: 04 1416 8385

Work

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

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.

Employment opportunities Babysitter

Cleaner

Doctor

Labourer/Furniture

Painter

Security

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.

Niki is seeking cleaners Male or female.

A part time position is available in a furniture store.

Ph: 9428 5830. Vicky

Cleaner/Domestic

Driver (Heavy Vehicle)

Labourer

A painter is required for commercial and residential properties. Some experience preferred. Immediate start. Must have own car.

Stefania is seeking security guards aged between 18 and 65.

M: 04 0765 5646

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

Ph: 9481 2406. Kostantino

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

Baker

Call Niki on 0407 655 646

An experienced forklift operator and heavy vehicle driver is wanted.

For further information call Nick M: 04 3222 5181

Cleaner/Domestic

Dry Cleaner

A female cleaner is required for domestic duties.

Ph: 0415 645 572. Antonis

A Dry Cleaner in Altona is looking for an experienced pressor to work. The ideal person should have experience using the pressor and ideally be female but not necessary.

For further details call Vassilis on M:04 0098 2809

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

M: 04 1554 2522

Baker Kostas is seeking a Baker with experience preferably from Greece, he is offering good working conditions and remuneration.

Cleaner/Domestic

M: 04 1226 7511

Katie is looking for a female cleaner to clean houses.

For details contact Katie on 0401 811 166

Bakery

Chef

Michaelis is seeking people to working in a bakery.

Amalia is seeking a chef.

M: 0433 154 904

M:04 1300 0175

Chef

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.

Ph: (03) 9489 0777.

Carer 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

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

Cleaners 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

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

Deli Harry’s Factory Outlet requires a man or a woman to work in a deli.

M:-03 9544 1707

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

Dishwasher

Ph: 0401 519 305. Stathis

T: 03 9354 0628

Irene seeks a female to work as a dish washer/cleaner in Yarraville .

Excavator Operator Excavator operator required for work in Geelong.

Ph: 0410 665 048. Vasilis

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

Ph: 0416 189 857 Kostas

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

Ph: 9563 2340. Elio

Hairdresser

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

Lady Ironer/Presser A female ironer with experience in clothes pressing is required for work in Clayton.

Ph: 9551 4621. Despina

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

Ph: 9462 3124. Nick

Experienced plumbers are required by a South Melbourne company.

Ph: 9690 6048. Dimitri

Mechanic/Automotive

Re-Stumper

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

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

Any enquiries, please call Kostas: 0411 741 230.

Mechanic/Automotive

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

Ph: 0415 150 433. Nikos

Pastry Factory

Plumbers

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

Fish and Chips

Steve is seeking an experienced persons who is required for work in a pizzeria. Must be able to speak English. Part and Full time positions available M: - 0415 363 488

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

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

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

Salesperson Salesperson required for men’s clothing store in Bridge Rd Richmond. Full time or casual position available for sales staff.

Must have experience in sale of menswear.

Contact Michael or Steve on 9428 1506.

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

Men’s Fashion

Call 9699 4125 or

Mens Fashion store in Richmond requires a well presented person to work full-time or part- time.

Sandwich Hand

For further details please call Steven on T: 03 9428 1506

Music A composer is required to create music for lyrics.

0412 840 707 for any enquiries.

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 sandwich preparation.

To place an Ad Call (03) 9602 1422

in

Ph: 9078 8574. Afroditi

Ph: 0402 925 107. Doukisa

Fish and Chips

Panel Shop

Sandwich Hand

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

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

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

Ph: 0438 008 111. John

Ph: Mary on 0418 597 314

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? LOOKING FOR SOMEONE? PLACE YOUR FREE AD WITH US! Or Submit an Ad Online at www.greekmediagroup.com/contact/tabid/61default.aspx

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

Ph: 9325 1112. Dimitris

Souvlaki ( Gyro) Bar

Pizzeria

Please call Iakobos M:04 0696 7197

Fast Food

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

Ph: 9390 9622. Sofia

M: 04 0581 2539

Mechanic/Automotive

Ph: 0417 303 775. Minas

Fish and Chips

The Bell Painting Company seeks experienced painters.

Ph: 9486 3988. John

Ph: 9528 6654

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

M:0418107171

Painter

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

Christina is looking for a hairdresser to work in her salon in St. Albans.

Applicants must be experienced in all aspects of hairdressing.

Call Christina on 0418 372 474 or 9364 1959.

Fashion

Call Frank 0401 787 229.

M:04 0335 6858

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

Hellen or Nick 9670 6284 or 0433 413 688

on

Tyre Fitter 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.

Fax Applications to Att: Joanna; F 9308 9237

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

Fronditha Care-Position 2 Fronditha Care is seeking an experienced social worker (or related social sciences) to work in the role of Volunteer Coordinator.

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!

SAGITARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

Supplied by: www.astrology-online.com

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

23 Nov - 20 Dec

22 Dec - 20 Jan

21 Jan - 19 Feb

20 Feb - 20 Mar

21 Mar - 20 Apr

21 Apr - 20 May

Don’t go out of your way, and don’t let these unexpected guests cost you money. Opportunities will develop through those you encounter while attending organizational events.

Problems with female members of your family may play on your emotions. If you can’t get ahead in the company you’re with, perhaps it’s time to move on.

Do not confront situations unless you are sure you have a good understanding of the dilemma. Take part in stimulating debates that will allow you to show off your intelligence. Lovers may prove unworthy of your affection. Travel may change your attitudes with regard to your philosophy.

Family talks may get a little combative. You can make wonderful contributions to any organization that you join. You can make it up to them later. You need time to put your house in order and sort out what you are going to do about your personal direction.

You will learn a great deal from the foreigners you meet. You will be in an overly generous mood this week.

Heed the advice given by family or old reliable friends. You will be able to close any deals successfully.

Digestive disorders will be a result of family squabbles. You will benefit through hidden assets and property investments. Avoid conflicts with in-laws or other family members. Now is the time for completing hobbies that you’ve been working on for a long time.

Find out exactly what’s expected of you and you’ll be surprised to find out how capable you are. Sign up for courses or join fitness clubs. Based on your excitement, serious-minded individuals will be more than interested in backing your ideas. Travel opportunities must be taken advantage of.

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

22 May - 22 Jun

24 Jul - 23 Aug

24 Aug - 23 Sept

23 Sept - 22 Oct

23 Oct - 22 Nov

You can get the attention of important individuals but it might not be the time to get them to help or to back your ideas. Get involved in jobs that require creative input. You can win points with both peers and superiors. Do things you enjoy instead of being a chameleon.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with family and find out what the problems are.

Your compassion will be appreciated more than you can imagine. Be sure to get involved in self improvement programs that will bring you in contact with interesting people. You must watch your tendency to spend whatever you make. You must not lead someone on or show interest in them for the wrong reasons.

Don’t let others put unreasonable demands on you. Short trips to visit others will do the whole family a world of good. Your involvement in interest groups may bring you popularity. Your diplomacy will be of utmost importance this week.

Try spending the day catching up on any responsibilities that need to be taken care of. Don’t confront the situation if you don’t feel you can keep your cool. You must act quickly. Matters pertaining to work must be completed before you leave.

23 Jun - 23 Jul

Try to take some time to listen to their complaints, and in turn, do something to appease them. Don’t offer to pay for others. Voice your opinions and contribute to the de bate. Advancement can be yours if you are assertive in your approach.

Insurance pay outs, tax rebates, or just plain luck. A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts. Avoid joint ventures and steer clear of groups that want you to contribute financial assistance.

Friends and relatives may not understand your needs.

VIRGO

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Time: 7.30 - Late Cost: $45 all you can eat Greek banquet (alcohol extra) Kids 12 & under eat free - Kids 12-17 $20 Entertainment: LIVE Greek Band - Dimitris Sakkas & Samantha Scarlett

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KOUZINA ROCKET SALAD WITH FIGS AND GRAVIERA - Syrup

- approx. 5 handfuls of rocket (arugula) - 1 small clove of garlic, minced - 1 tsp. of Dijon style mustard - 1 Tbsp. of honey - 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar - 9-10 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - fine sea salt and fresh ground pepper - 12 fresh (ripe) figs, quartered - 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped - grated Graviera cheese

Method • Pick and tear-off any brown or wilted parts of the salad and wash in cold water. Dry your greens in a towel or use a salad spinner then reserve.

• In a large bowl, add your honey, mustard, balsamic, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk into a paste. Continue whisking while pouring a slow stream of olive oil until your desired consistency is achieved and the dressing has emulsified. Taste dressing and adjust seasoning.

• Add your salad greens and figs and gently toss until well coated. Top with chopped walnuts and grated Graviera cheese and serve.

Recipe courtesy of: www.kalofagas.ca

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Qantas Socceroos sink Hong Kong

Round 9 results Melbourne Victory Perth Glory 1-0 Central Coast Mariners Adelaide United 2-1 Brisbane Roar Newcastle United 1-0 Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney 1-0 Sydney FC Melbourne Heart 0-0

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Adelaide United’s Cassio and Melbourne Victory’s Marco Rojas to battle it out...

CASSIO and Marco Rojas are the little men of the A-League’s fiercest rivalry but they have the ability to be the giants of Hindmarsh on Friday. Adelaide United’s Cassio at 168cm is 2cm taller than Melbourne Victory’s pocket dynamo. But the small stature of these two men verifies the notion that soccer does not discriminate.

With Cassio and Rojas destined to play on each other, the battle for supremacy may be won or lost if one of the pair manages to outfox the other.Cassio says Rojas, teammate Dario Vidosic and Sydney FC’s Italian superstar

Alessandro Del Piero are the best players in the competition at the moment.”I like the way Dario, Rojas and Del Piero are playing,” said Cassio.

“Rojas, he’s on fire, I’ve been watching him and he gives Victory something extra.

Adelaide’s attacking left-back Cassio may have his thoughts consigned to just defending as Rojas - one of the hottest A-League properties - continues to give boss Ange Postecoglou reason to smile.Rojas scored a sublime winner from the left flank against Perth Glory (1-0) at AAMI Park last Friday.

The All Whites winger continues to earn rave reviews for close ball control, unique vision and goal-scoring ability.

Rojas has scored five times this season. Victory is now threatening to equal the Reds on points if it beats Adelaide on home turf.The 21-year-old was a target of Adelaide when former Reds boss Rini Coolen was in charge.But Cassio believes Adelaide must be better when it faces Victory than in its 2-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners on Saturday after Bruce Djite scored his first goal of the season to give United a 1-0 lead.

A late Brett Emerton strike proved to be the difference between the Qantas Socceroos and Hong Kong, as the national team kicked off their East Asian Cup. From the opening whistle, the Qantas Socceroos controlled possession but could not conjure up any clear goal scoring opportunities in the first half, with the best attempt falling to Matt McKay in the 39th minute only to see his shot sail over the crossbar.

The second half saw Hong Kong grow in confidence the longer that they kept the Qantas Socceroos scoreless.

In a bid to effect a change in proceedings, in the 70th minute Osieck substituted Thompson up front with Adam Taggart who made his senior international debut in the process.

Taggart nearly had an impact soon after coming on when he

chased down a ball to the by-line and cut back across goal, but unfortunately no teammates were on hand to finish.

The 81st minute saw Osieck make his second change of the match with Tomas Rogic replacing Richard Garcia. Rogic’s first touch of the ball was a shot on goal which Hung-Fai had to save.

Emerton’s match winner five minutes from time a deserved reward for a Qantas Socceroos team that had dominated the majority of the match.

1 Central Coast 20pts 2 Adelaide 19pts 3 Melb. Victory 16pts 4 Newcastle 13pts 5 Wellington 12pts 6 Perth 11pts 7 Brisbane 10pts 8 Western Sydney 10pts 9 Melb. Heart 9pts 10 Sydney 7pts

Round 10 Fixtures Adeleaide United Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Heart - Perth Glory Newcastle Jets - Central Coast Wellington Phoenix Sydeny FC Western Sydney Wanderers Brisbane Roawt

In the other match of the evening, DPR Korea defeated Guam 5-0. The Qantas Socceroos will meet DPR Korea in their next match of the EAFF East Asian Cup qualification tournament on Wednesday 5 December at Hong Kong Stadium (Kick-Off 8:30pm local, 11:30pm AEDT).

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AEK scored a desperately needed 2-1 win over PAS Giannina to crawl out of the relegation zone for the first time since the start of the Super League season.

Playing at home in front of a few faithful fans at the Olympic Stadium, AEK scored through youngsters Taxiarchis Foundas and Andreas Stamatis, while also having a Roger Guerreiro penalty saved by PAS Giannina keeper Karim Fegrouche.

PAS had equalized via Alexis Michael. The result has taken AEK to the 14th position in the 16-team table, with the bottom two destined for relegation, However, all four teams at the bottom of the table have 11 points and are only separated by

their head-to-head records. PAS remained in seventh.

Meanwhile one week before the classic Greek derby between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos, both soccer giants scored 2-1 wins against the strong opposition of Panionios and Platanias respectively, in two games that mirrored one another.

The Reds have now opened a 10-point gap at the top and have mathematically secured the unofficial title of the “winter champion,” which means they will finish the first half of the Super League on top.

The Greens, who climbed up to sixth, might be excused for their performance in the latter 45 minutes given their trip to Tottenham this coming Thursday

for the Europa League, where victory will see them through to the knockout stages.Secondplaced PAOK shared a goalless draw with Veria away, finishing one more game with 10 men.

Veria missed a first-half penalty.

Asteras Tripolis snatched a 1-1 draw at Xanthi to stay third, just like fourth-placed Atromitos, who had to wait till the last minute to score the equalizer (1-1) at Aris, although the Thessaloniki club protests about a suspected handball by scorer Yiannis Skondras.

Levadiakos continued its streak of solid showings at home, downing Kerkyra 2-0, while OFI Crete escaped defeat at home right at the end by leveling the score against Panthrakikos at 1-1.