The News Weekly – Issue Sixteen

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WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER

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ISSUE 16 FREE

LOCAL NEWS pg.2 GREEK NEWS pg.4 CHRISTMAS AT OAKLEIGH pg.6

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LOCAL NEWS

Fireworks to fill city skyline on NYE

Fireworks will erupt on the stroke of midnight and cover the city sky this New Year’s Eve, with the City of Melbourne’s new look celebrations providing a stunning show from anywhere with a view of the skyline.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the $2.84m 10-minute midnight fireworks display would be the broadest ever, with more firing sites used than ever before.

“In 2012 we will deliver a grand fireworks show that stretches further across the city than any other year with 22 firing sites, including 18 rooftops,” the Lord Mayor said.

He added that spreading the viewing sites throughout the city would ensure a spectacular but safe New Year’s Eve. “We are taking a new approach to New Year’s Eve this year.

We have created a fireworks

display that can be viewed from our official live sites, any vantage point with a view of the city skyline, or via a live TV broadcast.

“The centre of the city has become extremely congested in recent years with more than 550,000 people coming in to celebrate. Public safety is our number one concern so by spreading New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city people will be able to comfortably see in 2013.

And while people will be in different locations across the city, they will be sharing the same, uniquely Melbourne experience.”

Chair of the Marketing Melbourne portfolio Councillor Beverley Pinder-Mortimer said face painting, dress-ups and a gift exchange where people can share their New Year’s resolutions would build up to a

magnificent midnight finale.

“Some of Melbourne’s favourite DJs will provide music on the night and impressive multimedia and visual effects will entertain the crowds in anticipation of the midnight fireworks. A uniquely Melbourne countdown will precede the brilliant fireworks display that will be synchronised to a Melbourne soundtrack composed especially for the event,” Cr Pinder-Mortimer said.

“We encourage people to enjoy the city in their own way this New Year’s Eve by having dinner at one of our great restaurants or enjoying a picnic in a park with family and friends before heading to a midnight live site for the final countdown.”

Official Midnight Live Site (from 9pm) Early Eve at Yarra Park (6pm - 10pm) Promoted viewing Train Station - Openlocations all night

The City of Melbourne will run three official live sites at Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens and Treasury Gardens for the midnight fireworks.

Firing sites Train Station - City Loop closing at 11.45pm Please note Jolimont Station will close at 2am

by WESTERNPORT: CORINELLA: Staff member Scott Harper headed out early one morning before work in search of Western Ports finest. While a jewie failed to show up, Scott did manage a nice gummy shark as a consolation prize. The fish was caught during the run out tide and took a calamari ring fished on the bottom.

QUAIL BANK: The fishing along the Quail Bank has been quite productive over the past few days. Although there has been a little weed about, the fishing for calamari has been considerably good. Bait fishing during the run out tide has been effective with silver whiting working well. Anglers casting artificial jigs about have seen most of the action while drifting over the weed beds. Size 3.0 jigs with a red foil belly have been the colour of choice.

MIDDLE SPIT: The middle spit is certainly the go if you want whiting at the moment. An unknown angler sent us his report to the fishing report hotline after having success last Friday morning. Fishing the run out tide in 2 meters of water, he managed a healthy bag of fish with this cracker in the mix. Apparently the customer was using whiting snatcher rigs laced with mussel baits.

TORTOISE HEAD BANK: The Tortoise Head Bank has been fishing very well for whiting over the past few weeks. Many of the local charter fleet have been working the area with good success. Most of the fish have been caught using mussel baits but pipi and whiting worm have also been good. A paternoster rig with circle hooks has been the downfall to many whiting as they have been quite aggressive in their bite. Berley is a must.

FLINDERS: Regular customers Darren Moore and Joel Ryan headed out last Saturday morning and set anchor not far from Flinders in the Western Entrance.

The boys were using fresh yakka baits when they managed this nice 9 kilo gummy shark.

PORT PHILLIP BAY:

PORTSEA: Some very impressive calamari still getting about down the bottom end of the Bay this week. Angler’s Graham and Bill drifted around out wide of the Pier in 10 meters of water to manage their bag of calamari. While most of the calamari were a fair size, they managed three horses around the 2 kilo mark. Size 3.5 heavy jigs did the damage.

MORNINGTON: Red rocks at Mornington has always been known for its calamari but this week it seems there has been a school of whiting move into the area. Anglers fishing in 2 meters of water right under the cliffs have been catching some fair models to 38cm. Whiting worm has been a deadly bait.

CHELSEA: You know just how good the snapper season is when anglers begin to hit them with the smallest tackle they possibly can. This week an angler sent us a text report after catching some solid reds off Chelsea in 14 meters of water. Fishing with paddle tail soft plastics and a 1000 series reel on a whiting rod he managed some cracking fish.

BLACK ROCK: There is no shortage of salmon again this week. The Black Rock area is teaming with busting schools of salmon with plenty of anglers getting in on the action. Tossing small 18g Arma metal lures and soft plastics has been very effective. It is recommended that you change the treble hook to a single though to prevent losing any fish as well as a cleaner hook set. To find the fish, look to the sky and watch for the birds. Where you see the birds diving into the water, you’ll find the salmon schools.

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LOCAL NEWS

Congratulations to the Alphington Class of 2012

After a year of hard work and commitment, the class of 2012 have discovered that they have been richly rewarded for their efforts. The class of 2012 has continued the upward trend in the VCE performance of Alphington Grammar School students.

It was very pleasing to see our students achieve a median Study Score of 30 for the year.

10% of our Study Scores this year have been in the range of 40+ (placing these students in the top 8-9% of all students in the relevant subject in the State). We achieved 8 results of 45 or above (which places these students in the top 2% of all students in the State).

This year Study Scores of 40+ have been achieved in a range of subjects including: Further

Maths; Legal Studies; Health & Human Development; English; Literature; Accounting; Greek; Economics; IT Applications; Biology; Psychology; Physics; and Chemistry.

Nearly 6% of our students have achieved an ATAR of 95 or above (ie top 5% of all students in the State). Approximately 12% of our Year 12s achieved an ATAR of 90 or above (ie top 10% of the State). Approximately 30% of our students achieved an ATAR of 80 or above and nearly half ended up scoring an ATAR of 70 or above. Our average ATAR was well above the average ATAR of the State.

The dux for this year was Jordan Ignatiadis who scored an ATAR in the high 90s and ended up in the top 2.5% of all students in the State (97.70). George Karambelas

and Emmanuel Heretakis ended up in the top 5% of all students in the State. Other top performers were Nicky Serafim, James Radford and Stephen Tsaketas (all of whom ended up being ranked in the top 10% of the State). These students will be acknowledged as our ‘scholars’ for 2012 at the Scholar’s Assembly in early 2013.

These results are particularly impressive in light of the fact that our students are not stopped from doing certain subjects as is the practice at other schools. This year we had several students complete Maths Methods, Chinese, Specialist Maths, Greek and Chemistry and the average scaled score in each of these subjects was well above the median point for the State (ie 30). This statistic is not acknowledged in the release of raw data presented to the Media.

The performance of our Year 11 students has again been most positive. Nearly 30% of our Year 11s achieved a Study Score in excess of 40+.

Acting Principal of Alphington Grammar School, Mr Mark Stanton said: “These results are particularly gratifying and reflect the hard work and dedication of the students and their teachers over many years of schooling. The results achieved this year set a new benchmark which we will encourage each successive year level to aspire to better. I congratulate the class of 2012 for taking on board the message I gave them in 2010 – ie ‘Reach for the stars. If you fall short you may still end up out of this world.’”

School Council Chairman, Nick Koukouvitakis, said:

“I’m delighted with these tremendous results. Our VCE students through their hard work, sacrifice and endeavours have made us all very proud. We again thank them enormously and wish them well into the next phase of their adult and professional development. A big thank you to the parents who placed their trust and support in AGS. This has not gone unnoticed.

Finally these results in some part were made possible firstly with the professionalism and commitment displayed by former Principal – Mr Mike Smith, the Director of Teaching & Learning – Mr Mark Stanton, the senior management team of the school, the teachers and other staff of the school, and through the huge investment in recent years by the GOCMV.”

Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, which set up the school in 1989, said: “The Greek Community of Melbourne is delighted with the 2012 VCE results for Alphington Grammar School.

The results are amongst the best ever for Alphington Grammar School.

The significant multimillion dollar infrastructure investment in the school by the Greek Community of Melbourne, coupled with the continued investment in teacher professional development and the school’s ongoing commitment to teaching and learning outcomes, has been met by a high level of performance by the VCE students.”

Woman battles telco over $148,000 global roaming fee…

Public transport fares to rise in 2013

A WOMAN slapped with a monster mobile phone bill of almost $148,000 after a European holiday has battled with her telco to wipe the bill.The customer’s carrier reduced the $147,908 global roaming fee to $1147 after her nine-week trip - but only after a complaint to the industry watchdog and despite requesting a special plan to make calls while abroad before she left.

PUBLIC transport fares will rise by 7 per cent on New Year’s Day in the latest blow to commuters. The price hike will mean a daily Zone 1 myki fare will increase by 46c to $7.02, costing a commuter up to $168 extra a year.

The sky-high charge, revealed in a summary of the Telecommunication Industry Ombudsman’s latest complaints, is among $8 million worth of disputed global roaming charges from July last year to September 30. A TIO quarterly report, released today, also reveals customers claim billing blunders are destroying their businesses and credit ratings.

One self-employed truck driver said he was forced to close his business after a rejected loan for vehicle repairs because of an incorrect $102 phone debt listed on his credit rating.

Ombudsman Simon Cohen said the potential for disputes over roaming charges had increased as more Australians travelled overseas with devices to stay in touch with family, friends and business contacts. The Australian Communications and Media Authority is developing an industry standard to combat bill shock for international travellers. The TIO’s recommendations are that companies get proper consent before activating global roaming; supply clear cost details and be allowed to restrict access to roaming when charges are rapidly building.

A two-hour ticket will jump from $3.28 to $3.51. A daily Zone 1 and 2 myki ticket will increase by 78c to $11.86, which could set commuters back an additional $285 a year. The State Government declined to comment on the increase in train, tram and bus fares last night.

Sources said the Government planned to formally announce the fare increases in coming days. Last year, fares increased by 8.6 per cent.

The two fares increases were initially flagged in the former Brumby government’s Victoria Transport Plan, in order to help pay for projects.

Opposition public transport spokeswoman Fiona Richardson said: “On the eve of Christmas the Liberals’ fare slug is a real slap in the face for commuters whose services are getting worse.”

That blueprint has largely been axed. Public Transport Users Association spokesman Tim Petersen said it expected a rush of people to join its commuter club in coming days to try to snag cheap fares.

“It is a fare rise that is above the rate of inflation,” Mr Petersen said. “Last year there was even more of a rush because of the extra large increase. This year we expect the same to happen again.”

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GREEK NEWS

HACCI AGM

The Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Victoria) Inc. (“HACCI”) held its annual general meeting (“AGM”) at the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne on Wednesday 12 December 2012.

Government planning council of ‘wise men’ to tackle tax evasion

The AGM capped off a busy year for HACCI. HACCI President, Mr Nicholas Mylonas, said as part of his President’s Report that: “I want to acknowledge the contributions of the 11 Board members and 37 Committee members of HACCI who delivered such quality events in 2012 including the HACCI Excellence Awards and Gala Ball held at Mural Hall, the Fine Food Exhibition, the Peter Economides Tour which hosted two sold-out events in both Melbourne and Sydney, the Thessaloniki Trade Mission to Melbourne attended by some 16 companies from Greece, the HACCI Business Forums in conjunction with the Bank of Cyprus Australia (now Delphi Bank), the HACCI Golf Classic, the International Women’s Day and the Apokries Event in conjunction with the Italian Australian Chamber of Commerce as well as the monthly Press Club Business Luncheon events”.

Mr. Mylonas added “The Committees continue to deliver on such important initiatives as the HACCI Internship Program, which even in its early stages has succeeded in placing 8 young Greek Australians into internships with host employers, our HACCI Editorial Committee, which produced the quarterly HACCI Herald publications (now in its 7th edition) and the monthly Hermes eNews (up to its 15th edition), HACCI’s trade initiatives, which in addition to the trade initiatives outlined earlier also included the Chairman’s function for the visiting Olympiacos football team held at Etihad Stadium and the function held for the visiting Greek National basketball team in Geelong”.

The AGM heard that that HACCI could not have achieved its success in 2012 without the support of its major partner, Delphi Bank (formerly the Bank of Cyprus Australia) and the support of its other partners such as The Hellenic Museum, The Greek Media Group (including Ta Nea & 3XY Radio), Neos Kosmos, OPA! Magazine and The Press Club group. A vote of sincere thanks was also put forward by the meeting, which was voted unanimously by the members present.

The activities and achievements of HACCI gave rise to a number of supportive comments from the members in attendance. Mr John Velos, a former President of HACCI and honourary life member, commented that “seeing what HACCI has become today is a dream come true”. Another HACCI member, Mr George Kapnias added that “HACCI has a great deal to offer Members and that supporting HACCI ensures the great work can be continued well into the future”.

Notwithstanding these positive sentiments, Mr. Mylonas stressed that the ultimate success of HACCI needs to be reflected in a larger membership base. Mr. Mylonas told the meeting that increasing HACCI’s membership is a priority for 2013 in light of the offerings that HACCI has developed and delivered over the last 2 to 3 years.

The government is planning the creation of a “committee of wise men” to crack down on widespread tax evasion, which continues to thwart Greece’s efforts to emerge from its debt crisis.

The former head of National Bank, Vassilis Rapanos, is slated to head the new body. According to sources, Rapanos, who nearly assumed the post of Finance Minister in June before health problems prompted him to bow out, has been offered the post but has yet to give his response.

The aim of the committee would be to overhaul the country’s tax administration to more efficiently target tax evasion.

Both Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras stressed the importance of curbing tax evasion on the sidelines of a European Union leaders’ summit in Brussels at the end of last week where a decision was made to approve the release of some 50 billion euros in rescue loans to Greece.

At the same time, ministry officials in Athens submitted to Parliament the first of two tax

bills aimed at boosting muchneeded revenue. The second bill, to be unveiled early next year, is expected to bring a more radical overhaul of the tax system as well as substituting suspended sentences for large-scale tax evaders with immediate jail terms.

Addressing a health sector conference on Saturday, Stournaras described this second bill as “the heavy tax law,” adding that despite the progress made by authorities so far “the road ahead remains long and steep.”

Representatives of Greece’s troika of foreign creditors – the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund – are reportedly aware that there is little scope for further tax hikes on austerity-weary Greeks and have emphasized the importance of the authorities finally launching an effective crackdown on tax evasion.

According to sources, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told Stournaras in Brussels “do something about tax administration reform and tax evasion.”

One million court cases postponed

HACCI Chairman, Mr. Kostas Stefanidis, advised the meeting that after 10 years as a board member of HACCI, having seen the completion of the merger of HACCI and the Hellenic Business Forum and to being part of HACCI’s renaissance, it was an opportune time for him to retire in order to make way for new candidates. Mr. Mylonas acknowledged Mr. Stefanidis for his invaluable contribution over his 10 years of service, the last year being as Chairman. Mr. Stefanidis will now be honoured as a HACCI Life Member in recognition for his service.

The meeting concluded with HACCI Secretary, Mr Alex Ninis, expressing gratitude on behalf of the Board and Committees to President, Nicholas Mylonas for his leadership and guidance over the last year and for imbuing the HACCI family with an esprit de corps and a “can do” attitude which has resulted in HACCI’s stellar achievements over the last year and for many years to come.

For further information on the activities of HACCI, or to become a member of HACCI, please visit HACCI’s website at www.hacci. com.auor call HACCI on 9602 2977.

For further information regarding this press release, please contact HACCI’s Office Manager, Marianna Sarris on Tel: (03) 9602 2977 or Email: info@hacci.com.au.

Photo: From left to right: Kostas Stefanidis, HACCI Chairman; John Velos, former President of HACCI; Nicholas Mylonas, HACCI President.

Go-slow action by judges and prosecutors since September has resulted in more than one million cases being postponed, adding to a massive backlog that has built up in the country’s courts over the years.

Hundreds of thousands of civil and criminal cases have reportedly been frozen and thousands more are expected to be put off after judges and prosecutors decided to extend their rolling walkouts until January 19, escalating

their protest at fresh cuts to their salaries imposed by the government as part of new austerity measures demanded by the country’s foreign creditors.

The protracted action is believed to have deprived the cash-strapped state of millions of euros in much-needed revenue as countless cases regarding tax arrears as well as offenses where convictions are translated into financial penalties have been postponed.

All the country’s courts have joined the walkouts apart from the Supreme Court and the Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, which is pursuing legal action on behalf of its judges.

Last Sunday, judges and prosecutors voted to extend their work-to-rule protest until January 19 despite the government’s offer of concessions that would have softened the blow of the reductions. Supreme Court

president Rena Asimakopoulou and Supreme Court prosecutor Yiannis Tentes had addressed their colleagues before the vote in a bid to change their mind to no avail. Tentes had asked his colleagues to “lower their gaze to society and heed the demand of citizens for judicial functionaries to contribute to curbing tax evasion and widespread lawlessness.”

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LOCAL NEWS

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The HACCI Christmas Cocktail Function for 2012 On Monday 17 December 2012 HACCI held its Christmas Cocktail Function and the last event of the year at the PAN Old Railway Cafe located on Platform 1 of the Middle Brighton Railway Station. This venue, beautiful in a warm atmosphere and decor, has been closed for a year but reopened for HACCI for this one special night.

The event was a fantastic way to end what has been an incredible year for HACCI and to thank members, partners and friends that have actively supported the organisation throughout the year. HACCI President Nick Mylonas thanked the Board and Committees for their hard work in delivering a full year of programs and events.

Live Greek music played by the Vanilla Band was the perfect way for HACCI and its guests to unwind and celebrate the Christmas season.

The HACCI Office will be closed from Monday 24 December 2012 to Friday 11 January 2013 inclusive and looks forward being back with you as of Monday 14 January 2013.

HACCI looks forward to another great year in 2013 and wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

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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

Dental Technician

Engineer (Civil)

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

Ph: 0429 661 563. John

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

Ph: 0429 665 835. Vasiliki

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

Ph: 0421 821 430. Epaminondas

Experienced painter with knowledge in carpentry seeks employment.

Ph: 0403 472 407. Nikos

An experienced Greek Teacher with a certificate in English by the UniversityCambridge undertakes Greek-Australian children in order to teach them the Greek Language and History.

M: 04 2029 8585

Excavator Driver

IT

Painter

Teacher

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

Ph: 0424 789 813. Abraham

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

Driver 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

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

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

Ph: 0477 034 473 or 8751 4710 Theodosis

IT Technician

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

Painter

Painter Experienced painter seeks work.

Ph: 0450 003 515. Theo

Labourer

Painter

Labourer seeks employment in any field.

Ph: 0424 469 745. Vasili

Painter with own ABN seeks full time work.

Ph: 0421 540 998. Chris

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

Ph: 0405 224 040. Pamela

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EMPLOYMENT Teacher

Tutor

Welder

Work/Part Time

Work

Work

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

Ph: 0452 608 142. Kali

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

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

Ph: 0450 418 760. Sofia

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

Ph: 0467 472 127. Melina

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

M: 04 1416 8385

Welder

Work

Work

Work

Young apprentice looking for work.

T: 9399 9004

Yiannos is newly arrived from Greece and is looking for any work. His English isn’t very good and he is a 21 year old high school graduate looking for any work around the city or Port Melbourne area.

M: 0450 683 977

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

M: 0437 547 288.

Work

Work

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

Sakis 0426 871 536

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

Truck Driver Dimitris is seeking work as a truck driver (HR) M:04 5202 3282

Waiter/Pizza Maker

Welder in Oakleigh with 20 years of experience seeks employment.

Ph: 0452 179 451. Manos

Welder/Metal Fabrication

Experienced waiter with knowledge in pizza preparation seeks employment.

Ph: 0405 953 285. John

Experienced welder /metal worker from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0416 380 923. George

Waitress

Zaxarias is looking for work as a welder Ph: 9364 5244

Experienced waitress seeks full time employment.

Ph: 0457 602 456. Anthi

Web Designer Experienced web designer from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0430 319 395. Kiriakos

Welder Experienced welder seeks employment.

Ph: 0422 047 369. Andrew

Welder/Metal Fabrication White Goods 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.

M: 0418107171

Work Lady looking for any type of work.

Ph: 0450 717 141. Vana

Work Despina with management experience and skills is seeking employment M: 04 1048 1126

Work A couple Andreas and Panagiota are seeking any work.

M: 04 1620 5569

Work Lady looking for full time employment.

Ph: 0422 412 516. Kleopatra

Work Ninos is seeking any work M: 0414 168 385

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

Work Dimitra and George, are looking for any work (for example in a fish and chip shop or café) preferably in Oakleigh or surrounding suburbs Dimitra can be contacted on 0459 396 952.

George is seeking work in any area - 03 9041 5706

Work

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

M: 04 1416 8385

Work

Ninos is seeking any work M: 0414 168 385

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

M: 0437 547 288.

Work

Employment opportunities Baker

Cleaner/Domestic

Dry Cleaner

Labourer/Furniture

Painter

Souvlaki ( Gyro) Bar

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

M: 04 1554 2522

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

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

A part time position is available in a furniture store.

Ph: 9428 5830. Vicky

The Bell Painting Company seeks experienced painters.

M: 04 0581 2539

Labourer

Pizzeria

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

Hellen or Nick on 9670 6284 or 0433 413 688

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

M: 04 1226 7511

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.

Ph: (03) 9489 0777.

Call Niki on 0407 655 646

Cleaner/Domestic A female cleaner is required for domestic duties.

Ph: 0415 645 572. Antonis

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

Cleaners

Guardian Network is seeking carrers for elderly people in all areas. ph: 9819 7200, Sandra or George

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

Cleaner

Console Operators

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

Ph: 0409 349 101 Konstantina

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

Carer

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

Cleaner Niki is seeking cleaners Male or female.

M: 04 0765 5646

Cleaner Kyriakos - Is seeking a couple who are required for cleaning duties for 4 hours a day.

M: 04 0766 0228

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

M:-03 9544 1707

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

T: 03 9354 0628

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

Ph: 9481 2406. Kostantino

Driver (Heavy Vehicle) An experienced forklift operator and heavy vehicle driver is wanted.

For further information call Nick M: 04 3222 5181

Excavator Operator Excavator operator required for work in Geelong.

Ph: 0410 665 048. Vasilis

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 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.

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

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: 9486 3988. John

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

Ph: 9462 3124. Nick

Mechanic/Automotive

Fashion

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

Ph: 9528 6654

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

M:0418107171

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

Ph: 0417 303 775. Minas

Fish and Chips

Mechanic/Automotive

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

Ph: 9390 9622. Sofia

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

Ph: 0415 150 433. Nikos

Fish and Chips 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

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

Ph: 0416 189 857 Kostas

Flooring/Tiling Two people with experience in Floors /Tiling etc. wanted for work.

Please call Babis 04 6846 9400

Kitchen Hand Irine is seeking kitchen Hand in Yarravile.

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

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

Music A composer is required to create music for lyrics.

Ph: 9078 8574. Afroditi

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

Ph: 0438 008 111. John

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

Call Frank 0401 787 229.

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

Pastry Factory Greek Pastry factory seeks a person to work full time withy good remuneration Please call Iakobos M:04 0696 7197

Plumbers Experienced plumbers are required by a South Melbourne company.

Ph: 9690 6048. Dimitri

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

Any enquiries, please call Kostas: 0411 741 230.

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.

Call 9699 4125 or

0412 840 707 for any enquiries.

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 sandwich preparation.

Ph: 0402 925 107. Doukisa

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 George requires waiter for the Cretan Brotherhood M:04 1833 3611

Waitress A young waitress is required for a Tavern to work during the 7pm to 3am.

T: 03 9467 7387

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.

Sandwich Hand

Fronditha Care-Position 2

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

Ph: Mary on 0418 597 314

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

Security

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

Stefania is seeking security guards aged between 18 and 65.

M:04 0335 6858

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

Ph: 9325 1112. Dimitris

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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

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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

Pleasure trips will be most enjoyable and should lead to new and lasting friendships. Involvement in groups of interest will bring you in touch with important individuals. Find a quiet spot where you can work diligently and stay out of the way. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought.

You may want to get involved in financial investments presented to you. Don’t forget to let your mate know how much you care. Get involved in creative projects that could turn into moneymaking ventures. Don’t let your emotions take over.

You will find that superiors may not see situations as you do. You are best not to discuss your personal life with others. You will drive your emotional partner crazy this week.

You should visit a friend or relative who hasn’t been well.

Entertainment should include your whole family. Don’t start any arguments unless you’re prepared to accept irrevocable results. You may end up being blamed if anything goes wrong. Attempt to face key issues with lovers or problems could escalate.

It’s time you let your true feelings out.

Consider the source before you believe what you hear. You can pick up valuable information if you listen to those with more experience. Expect to experience a sudden reversal of fortune.

It’s time to make professional changes.

You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side. You’re in a high cycle for romance. Your involvement in interest groups may bring you popularity.

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

22 May - 22 Jun

24 Jul - 23 Aug

24 Aug - 23 Sept

23 Sept - 22 Oct

23 Oct - 22 Nov

Get busy on those home improvement projects that you’ve been procrastinating about. Your determination may make you a little overbearing when dealing with others. You can expect insincere gestures of friendliness this week.

Valuable information can be yours if you listen to those with experience.

You may find that female colleagues will be more help than you anticipated. Take care of the needs of elders in your family. Make any decisions you have to in order to avoid feeling unsettled. Don’t let others saddle you with guilt that isn’t warranted.

Make sure all of your travel and driver’s documents are in proper order.

You will not be able to contain your emotions this week. Your ability to take hold of a situation will surely bring you popularity and leadership. Your words will be taken out of context if you’re evasive with coworkers or employers.

If they’re really interested, they’ll wait.

Deception is probable if you don’t use discrimination. Concentrate on work and on making money. Don’t think the worst if you hear something negative about your partner.

23 Jun - 23 Jul

You may be able to impart knowledge that’s innovative to those searching for a new angle. You need a change and you need to earn more cash. If you address those in a position to grant you favors you should get the support you require.

New love connections can be made through group associations.

This is a good day to check out your investments. Romantic relationships could be under pressure. Set the ball in motion and be relentless until you complete the project. Don’t get intimately involved with a coworker.

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(stuffed capsicum) - 8 medium-sized red capsicums - 1 onion, finely chopped or grated - olive oil - 700 grams minced beef - 1 x 680mls bottle tomato passata - 450 grams medium grain rice - parsley, chopped - salt and pepper, to taste

Method • Preheat oven to 200°C. • \ Wash the capsicums and slice the tops off. Keep the tops aside.

• In a large frying pan, sauté onions in a little olive oil until soft. Add mince and tomato passata and mix well. Add 300 mls water, rice, parsley and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-10 minutes.

• Spoon mixture into the peppers, put tops back on and place in a large baking dish. You can lay them down or sit them up; whichever way they fit, it really doesn’t matter.

• Drizzle a little olive oil on them and place in the oven for about an hour or until cooked. You may need a little water in the bottom of the dish.

Serve with a traditional Greek salad and some fresh crusty bread. .

1,16 10, 21 film achieving top rate in the fall (8,8) 2 Foolish European expedition I’d mounted (7) 3 Exaggerates about league in Cantona’s country? (9) 4 Boredom is something of a rotten nuisance (5) 5 A fortune’s potentially made by horror film (9) 6 Earl in Roller to constantly change lanes? (5) 7 Idler used to be lively, though not first up (7) 8 Bearded man is a dam-builder (6) 14 See 1 15 10,21 film showing escape plot foiled with seconds to go (3,6) 16 See 1d 18 Pathé reels about religious memorial (7) 20 Tell Edward to go after opener for champagne kept on ice (7) 21 See 10 23 See 15 ac 25 Allowed to run off (5)

WISDOM OF THE ANICIENTS The nature of sound was one area of physics in which the ancient Greeks made significant progress in understanding. Around 400 B.C. Archytas of Tarentum stated that sound was produced by bodies striking together, with swift motion producing high pitch and slow motion low pitch.

Later, Aristotle included air as a body that produces sound when struck, stating that sound was propagated by one part of the air striking the next until it reached the ear, and also correctly noted that, without a medium such as air or water, man could not hear sound.

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SPORT

Melbourne still has premier derby in Veria thrashes Panathinaikos A-League, says FFA boss David Gallop as Olympiakos marches on...

Round 11 results Perth Glory Newcatle Jets 2-0 Central Coast Mariners Melbourne Heart 2-0 Melbourne Victory Brisbane Roar 1-1 Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix 3-1 Sydney FC Western Sydney 0-2

LADDER

Veria produced one of the season’s biggest upsets by putting three goals past Panathinaikos, while champion Olympiakos returned to victories after coming from behind at Panionios.

AUSTRALIAN soccer chief David Gallop said two thriving Melbourne clubs was critical to the A-League’s future. Last Saturday’s second Sydney derby attracted 26,176 at Allianz Stadium, but Gallop said the Melbourne version remained the competition’s blockbuster.

“Having two teams in Melbourne is absolutely critical,” Gallop said.”The Sydney derby is building in profile all the time, but certainly the Melbourne one currently holds the pace as the blockbuster. “Derbies are important, when I was in League we had a view when the A-League kicked off that second teams in Sydney and Melbourne was going to be the smart move for football to make.”

Sunday’s match is set to sell out and Heart chief executive Scott Munn revealed that ticket sales were ahead of last year’s epic pre-Christmas clash. A sellout would mean a crowd of around 27,000 at AAMI Park.While Victory has become the A-League benchmark in terms of crowds and corporate support, Heart has struggled to attract crowds since entering the A-League in 2010.”

“Fans of football and sport generally in Melbourne should get out and support their city by getting on board with Victory or the Heart,” Gallop said.”The derby games are a special part of the season. It’s inescapable that the Victory are a powerhouse team in our competition, but they had a five-year head-start on the Heart and that’s a significant issue.”But when I say Victory has had a five-year head-start, they have done a terrific job and set the benchmark in many areas in our competition.

“ The technical experts in Football ”

Panathinaikos was coming off a solid display against Olympiakos in the 2-2 draw at the derby a week earlier, but on this time the Greens produced their worst display of the season.

Veria, promoted only last summer to the Super League, pulled the Greens apart leading 3-0 after 55 minutes thanks to a brace by Ilias Ioannou and a Kenan Bargan goal and eased to the end of the game, for one of the Macedonian team’s most famous wins in its history.

The result has brought Panathinaikos back to the wrong end of the table.

At Nea Smyrni Panionios led through Christos Aravidis but Olympiakos equalized courtesy of a Panayiotis Spyropoulos own goal five minutes later and snatched victory with former Panionios striker Rafik Djebbour eight minutes from time.

1 Central Coast 26pts 2 Adelaide 25pts 3 Melb. Victory 17pts 4 Western Sydney 16pts 5 Perth 14pts 6 Newcastle 13pts 7 Wellington 12pts 8 Melb. Heart 12pts 9 Brisbane 11pts 10 Sydney 10pts

Round 12 Fixtures Western Sydney vs Adelaide United Brisbane Roar vs Perth Glory Melbourne Heart vs Melbourne Victory Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners

AEK remained in the drop zone as it drew 1-1 at home with Atromitos on Sunday, after Matias Iglesias canceled out Andreas Stamatis’s goal for AEK. Panthrakikos imposed itself over host Kerkyra on Corfu with a 2-0 score, Levadiakos edged out Platanias 1-0 at home and OFI saw off Asteras Tripolis 2-0 at Iraklio. Aris and Xanthi shared a goalless draw. Last Monday PAOK defeated away PAS Giannina with a 3-1 score.

Bin Hammam resigns after provisional ban extended

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Mohamed Bin Hammam has announced he has resigned from his roles on FIFA’s executive committee and as president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

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The Qatari said in an emailed statement that he had stepped down from the positions 10 days after the ethics committee of football’s world governing body FIFA, launched a new probe into corruption claims against him.

FIFA responded to bin Hammam’s statement by saying

it had received his resignation letter but stressed its ethics committee remained competent to make and maintain a judgment “even if a person resigns”.The 63-year-old has been accused of trying to buy the result of a vote to the world governing body’s top job in 2011 and was banned

by FIFA from all footballing activities.

This ban was subsequently overturned by the Lausannebased Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in July due to

what it called a lack of evidence over the corruption allegations.

Bin Hammam, who is still provisionally suspended from football, said he was fed up with what he said were “trumped up allegations”.

According to insiders, interim president Zhang Jilong of China is favourite to claim the post full-time and last month said he had “promised a new vision for AFC” in a “new era of transparency” after nine years of bin Hammam being at the helm.