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Australian Fine Food Festival in Melbourne

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In celebration of the Flavours of Greece the Greek Deli & Taverna have joined forces

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Roast Suckling Pig @ the Greek DeliWednesday 19 Sept, 7pm - 10pm

Where: Greek Deli & Taverna, 583 Chapel Street, Sth Yarra

Cost: $89.00 Including Wine Matching

Bookings: 03 9827 3734or 0407 098 158

A Baillieu Government minister says we need more migrants in state Parliament to better refletct Victoria’s cultural diversity.

Greek-born Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Minister Nick Kotsiras said recently that more than a quarter of Victorians were foreign-born, but only 14% of MP’s were.

“One could say we are not representative of the community as a whole”, he said.

“Yes, I would love to see more foreign-born MP’s.

“I’d prefer to see more interest in our political system because then our democracy is stronger”.

Parliament’s 17 migrant MP’s include Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell (England), Consumer Affairs Minister Michael O’Brien (Ireland), Labor planning spokesman Brian Tee (South Africa) and Greens Leader Greg Barber (New Zealand).

Mr Kotsiras said he didn’t believe in quotas to boost Parliament’s diversity, but was concerned that many migrants didn’t understand the political system.

“If we educate people about our civics, about our laws, how the Parliament works, perhaps some of them will have an interest in running for Parliament”, he said.

Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria chairman Joe Caputo backed the push.

“If you have a Parliament which is not reflective of the local community, people will feel excluded from the political process and therefore you will create an “us and them” perception”, he said.

But Mr Caputo also rejected quotas, saying: “You don’t want people accused of getting there just because they are of a certain gender or a certain ethnicity”.

The Government has been working on a new multicultural policy based on citizenship.

Mr Cotsiras said newly arrived migrants and refugees needed more information about their rights and responsibilities to help them integrate into the community.

“It’s about making people feel a sense of belonging, feel part of the community and, dare I say, feel part of Team Victoria and Team Australia”, he said.

More Migrants in State Parliament Needed

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LOCAL NEWS

LIBERALS are calling for a shake up of Tony Abbott’s frontbench saying a shock result in the latest opinion polls is a “wake up call” for the Coalition. Opposition MPs said the latest

Newspoll showing Labor and the Coalition deadlocked on 50 per cent and Julia Gillard with a 14-point lead over Mr Abbott as preferred PM was a sign a

fresh team was needed to give Mr Abbott more support so he could switch from being negative to selling a positive vision. Just five months ago the Coalition enjoyed an 18-point lead over Labor after preferences, but now they were tied. ”There’s a lot of passengers in quite a lot of senior positions,” said one MP backing a reshuffle. ”

Other polls also show Labor gaining ground, but still have the Coalition with an election-winning

lead. The government said its rise was because an Opposition scare about the impact of the carbon tax on jobs and prices had not come true. Foreign Minister Bob Carr said part of the reason was huge cuts by Liberal premiers. He said voters feared if mild-mannered state Liberals were making painful cuts “wait until angry Abbott has his chance”

Liberal Party urged to shake up front bench passengers after the latest opinion poll

The 2012 HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball is now just around the corner and HACCI is looking forward to hosting yet another special evening of celebration, networking and entertainment.

This year’s Excellence Awards Gala Ball, which is HACCI’s premier annual event, will be on Friday 12th October at the sophisticated and newly refurbished Mural Hall located on the top floor of the Myer Building in Bourke Street, Melbourne.

At this event, in celebrating Hellenic Australian achievement, HACCI will present awards in the following 5 categories: Lifetime Achievement, Business Excellence, Professional Excellence, Young Achievement and Community Service. Nominations have now closed and HACCI looks forward to announcing the winners in each category on the night of October 12.

The HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball is always a formal black tie event and this year it will be a very special evening with live music and world class entertainment. Tickets can be purchased from the HACCI Office at Tel 03-9602 2977 or [email protected]. Join us for an evening that celebrates achievement.

Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria and the Greek Consulate of Melbourne have organized an evening in honour of Minister of Immigration & Citizenship Chris Bowen.

On the occasion of the commencement of negotiations between the Governments of Greece & Australia for the establishment of a reciprocal work and holiday agreement, the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria in collaboration with the Consul of the Hellenic Republic in Melbourne are proud to present an event in honour

of the Minister of Immigration & Citizenship Chris Bowen.

The event is scheduled to take place at the historical Greek Community building, Friday 26 September 6:30 pm. The President of the Greek Community, Mr. Bill Papastergiadis noted “that it is with pleasure that we welcome Minister Bowen to our Community building and his visit signifies the importance of the historical and social ties between the two nations”

The Greek Community welcomes the commencement of such

negotiations and shares the Federal Government’s enthusiasm and vision that a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement will foster and enhance the cultural ties between the two nations.

“We wish to thank Minister Bowen for his initiative in commencing negotiations that not only reaffirms the friendship of the two countries but acknowledges the contribution of the Greek community to Australia’s multicultural society. We hope that the agreement will soon be signed” Mr Papastergiadis finally noted.

Thankyou Minister Bowen

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CLIMATE change will alter the Australian landscape so dramatically and so quickly that our grandchildren could live in a very different country, according to a landmark CSIRO study.

The study’s lead researchers fear Australians may not be ready to accept the new way their country may soon smell, sound and look. The Commonwealth’s science and research body has produced the first “Australia-wide assessment of the magnitude of the ecological impact that climate change could have on biodiversity” and how the changes could be managed. It says totally new environments will emerge while others vanish and there will be a decline in forest environments, which will give way to shrubs and grasslands.

“Climate change is likely to start to transform some of Australia’s natural landscapes by 2030,” said lead researcher Dr Michael Dunlop, from the CSIRO’s Ecosystem Sciences division.The study identified a range of management options, including ensuring there is plenty of habitat of different types available for plants and animals.”

But one of the biggest challenges could be the community accepting the levels of ecological change that we could experience,” Dr Dunlop said. Wary of past criticism, the CSIRO says it is confident in the accuracy of the complex computer models it used.

CSIRO study projects climate change effects across Australia

The 2012 HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball is now just around the corner and HACCI is looking forward to hosting yet another special evening of celebration, networking and entertainment.

This year’s Excellence Awards Gala Ball, which is HACCI’s premier annual event, will be on Friday 12th October at the sophisticated and newly refurbished Mural Hall located on the top floor of the Myer Building in Bourke Street, Melbourne.

At this event, in celebrating Hellenic Australian achievement, HACCI will present awards in the following 5 categories: Lifetime Achievement, Business Excellence, Professional Excellence, Young Achievement and Community Service. Nominations have now closed and HACCI looks forward to announcing the winners in each category on the night of October 12.

The HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball is always a formal black tie event and this year it will be a very special evening with live music and world class entertainment. Tickets can be purchased from the HACCI Office at Tel 03-9602 2977 or [email protected]. Join us for an evening that celebrates achievement.


GREEK NEWS

Unemployment in Greece is going from bad to worse, as official figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) showed a 44 percent increase in the number of jobless in this year’s second quarter compared to the same period in 2011.

The April-June rate stood at 23.6 percent, against 22.6 percent in the year’s first quarter and 16.3 percent in the second quarter of 2011.

What is even more worrying is the increase in the rate of the long-term unemployed (those who have been out of work for over a year) among the total jobless, which has jumped to 59 percent. The proportion of the so-called new unemployed -- i.e. those entering the job market in search of their first position -- is 23.3 percent of the total. Almost one in every three foreigners in Greece are without a job (32.5 percent), while for Greeks the rate stands at 22.7 percent. Just over 71 percent of foreigners are economically active, which is far above the 51.7 percent rate for Greek people.

Notably, the portion of salary workers in Greece (63.2 percent) remains far below the European Union average (80 percent).

Greece’s largest labor unions have called a general strike for Sept. 26 in response to a major new government austerity package that is expected to worsen hardship in the recession-hit country.Rescue creditors are demanding that Greece’s government slashes a further (EURO)11.5 billion ($14.8 billion) in budget costs over the next two years - resulting in a new round of wage and pension cuts that the country’s three-month-old coalition government had promised to avoid.

Also lastThursday, Sep. 13, tax office clerks launched a four-hour work stoppage at 11.30 a.m. in protest at the government’s plans to further cut their wages and called a 24-hour strike for September 28.

The tax officers’ action comes at a time that the government is attempting to convince representatives of its foreign creditors that it can boost sluggish efforts to collect outstanding taxes.

Greece’s largest labor unions have called a general strike for Sept. 26 in response to a major new government austerity package that is expected to worsen hardship in the recession-hit country.

A spokeswoman for the General Confederation of Greek Labor told The Associated Press that the date of the 24-hour strike was decided Thursday.

Rescue creditors are demanding that Greece’s government slashes a further (EURO)11.5 billion ($14.8 billion) in budget costs over the next two years - resulting in a new round of wage and pension cuts that the country’s three-month-old coalition government had promised to avoid.

Also on Thursday, Sep. 13, tax office clerks launched a four-hour work stoppage at 11.30 a.m. in protest at the government’s plans to further cut their wages and called a 24-hour strike for September 28.

The tax officers’ action comes at a time that the government is attempting to convince representatives of its foreign creditors that it can boost sluggish efforts to collect outstanding taxes.

In effort to conclude an agreement between the government and the troika on about 11.5 billion euros of spending cuts is likely to lead to the retirement age in Greece rising from 65 to 67.

Sources said that the coalition is poised to concede to the change as part of the austerity package demanded by the troika. Greece overhauled its pension system in 2010 but a new retirement age rise would lead to savings of 1 billion euros per year. The government believes this measure is a less

damaging step than seeking the savings elsewhere. Nevertheless, the government still faces some tough choices to settle on the 11.5 billion euros of cuts with the lenders.

One of the options being considered is the scrapping of the tax-free threshold, which is currently at 5,000 euros after being lowered last year. The troika has proposed that as part of an overhaul of its tax system, Greece should introduce just four brackets, with those earning up to 22,000 euros paying 18 percent income tax, those earning between

22,000 and 45,000 paying 35 percent in tax, those on 45,000 to 100,000 paying 40 percent, and anyone making over 100,000 paying 45 percent.

The government received a boost when International Monetary Fund spokesman Gerry Rice said there was a possibility that Greece could be given more time to meet its fiscal targets, although this would depend on the “ability to offer financing.” “There are good arguments to extend the period for Greece to implement its fiscal adjustment,” he said.

Retirement age set to rise in Greece

Greek unions call general strike for Sept. 26

Greece prepares to lease 40 uninhabited islandsGreece’s Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has identified 40 uninhabited islands and islets that could be leased for as long as 50 years to reduce debt as pressure grows on the country to revive an asset-sales plan key to receiving international aid.

“We identified locations that have good terrain, are close to the mainland and have a well-developed infrastructure and, at the same time, pose no threat to national security,” Andreas Taprantzis, the fund’s executive director for real estate, said in an interview in Athens. “Current legislation doesn’t allow us to sell them outright and we don’t want to.”

The fund is charged with raising 50 billion euros from state assets by 2020 to meet conditions tied to pledges of 240 billion euros in foreign aid. As international inspectors in Athens scrutinize the country’s fitness to receive the latest aid payment, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has said commercial exploitation of some islands could generate the revenue lenders need to see to continue funding the country.

The shortlist includes islands ranging in size from 500,000 square meters (5.4 million square feet) to 3 million square meters, and which can be developed into high-end integrated tourist resorts under leases lasting 30 years to 50 years, Taprantzis said.

Jobless figures continue to rise at an alarming rate

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CHARITY NIGHT FOR AGAPI

Authorities have decided to set up four new reception centers for immigrants on islands of the Aegean to tackle a rising influx of would-be migrants into Greece by sea that has been prompted by more effective policing along the Turkish land border.

The decision to set up the centers on Chios, Lesvos, Samos and Rhodes -- was taken during a

meeting between Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Defense Minister Panos Panayiotopoulos, Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias and Merchant Marine Minister Costas Mousouroulis.

The aim is to prevent the incoming migrants from traveling to the mainland until they are deported. Government officials also reportedly decided to intensify inspections by coast guard vessels and members of the European

Union border monitoring agency, Frontex, along the sea borders. Dendias also presented to Samaras a plan code-named Ioni aimed at dealing with an anticipated influx of refugees from Syria. According to sources, the plan outlines three scenarios, foreseeing the refugees’ arrival in Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.

In either of the latter two cases, Greek authorities would help the neighboring countries. In the event that the migrants arrive in Greece,

the plan is to temporarily detain them on Crete. Turkey is believed to be accommodating 83,000 Syrian refugees though authorities have indicated they cannot host more than 130,000. Reports suggest that around 250,000 Syrians have fled their homeland.Migrants are also continuing their efforts to leave Greece. Coast guard officers in the western port of Patra have detained around 10 suspected people smugglers in the past two weeks.

Migrant centers proposed for Greek islands

Mary Katrantzou’s signature prints have reached new levels of recognition. The Greek-born, London-based fashion designer is one of three nominees in the Designer of the Year category at this year’s British Fashion awards.

The young designer is in top fashion company, with her fellow nominees being established designer Stella McCartney, who, besides working on her namesake brand, was the creative force behind the British team’s kit at the recent London Olympic Games, as well as critically acclaimed Christopher Kane, whose innovative take landed him the designing post at Versace’s secondary line, Versus.

Featuring catwalk collections for spring-summer 2013, London Fashion Week got under way last Friday, with Katrantzou presenting her collection last Sunday.. The awards, meanwhile, will be announced on November 27. Born in Athens in 1983, Katrantzou studied architecture at Rhode Island School of Design before focusing on fashion and textile design at London’s Central Saint Martins, where she earned both a BA and an MA. She subsequently worked for fellow London-based, Greek-born designer Sophia Kokosalaki and American createur Bill Blass, among others, before moving on to developing her own brand. In 2010 Katrantzou earned the Swiss Textiles Award, a distinction accompanied by a 100,000-euro cash prize aimed at enabling rising fashion talent to get established in business. The designer has also collaborated on a series of joint projects with British retailer Topshop, French accessories brand Longchamp and Vodafone UK, among others.

Greek-born designer in race for top British award

On Friday evening ENOSI Association held their first Charity Event with MC Roula Krikellis, raising funds towards Agapi Care in conjunction with Kinisi Live. On the night all entry fees were being kindly donated by Mr Kosta Tangalakis from Kinisi Live, as well as monies raised via raffles and donations going to this great cause. This charity is also supported by singer Yiannis Ploutarhos via 'Ploutarho House'.

Mr Arthur Minas president of ENOSI Association said, "I would like to say thank you to ENOSI’s committee and everyone else for all their great effort, co-operation, dedication, support, donations and all the people that attended for the night to make it a successful one. Every little effort that was contributed made the night successful to raise $7,028.00 towards Agapi Care. Keep up the good work and let’s all become closer and united with the people in our community. I Hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed themselves.”


FEATURE

One of the most important Fine Food Festivals worldwide. This year over 1000 exhibitors participated with great products from Australia, Greece, Cyprus and the rest of the world.

Great wines, olive oils, olives, dairy products, Biscuits, ouzo, tsipouro, aromatic herbs, cheeses and many more were exhibited. The exhibition was mainly aimed at businessmen and merchants, but attracted great interest by the general public, as well. The organisers and the exhibitors expressed their great satisfaction for the success of this year’s promotion of Greek and Cyprian fine foods.

This Festival alternates every year between Sydney and Melbourne. Therefore, next year, Sydney will host event.

Mrs Panagiota Tsagaridou, Inspector of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Cyprus was in charge of the Cyprian Delegation.

Mr. Alkiviadis Kalambokis, of the Greek Organization of Foreign Commerce represented Greece.

Two receptions were held to welcome the delegates to Melbourne.

The first one at the offices of the Consulate General of Greece hosted by the Consul General Mrs Eleni Lianidou, in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria and H.A.C.C.I. (Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

The second, was held on the same evening, initiated and hosted by Mr. and Mrs Angelodimou at Silk’s Restaurant, Crown Casino.

Australian Fine Food Festival in Melbourne

10 – 13 September 2012

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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

Fast Food

A lady is required to work in a Chicken Bar. The suitable person should have relative experience.Please call Achilleas Ph; 9852 4545

Fashion

Zaxaria is seeking people to work in the production of women’s undergarments.M:0418 107 171

Fish and Chips

An experienced Fish and Chips worker is required for a shop in St. Albans.Ph: 9390 9622. Sofia

Fish and Chips

A woman is required to work at a Fish and Chips shop in Knox City.Ph: 0415 150 433. Nikos

Labourer/Furniture

A part time position is available in a furniture store.Ph: 9428 5830. Vicky

Labourer

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

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

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

Ph: 9528 6654

Mechanic/Automotive

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

Ph: 0417 303 775. Minas

Mechanic/Automotive

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

Ph: 0425 822 500. Tasos

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

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

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 in sandwich preparation.

Ph: 0402 925 107. Doukisa

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

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

Teacher position

Private school teaching the Greek language in Albert Park / South Melbourne is seeking a High School teacher.

Tel: 0417 393049 (Mrs Anastasia)

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


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.

Sales/Insurance

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

Ph: 0411 527 473. John

Sales/Retail

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

Ph: 0422 436 476. Nicole

Security

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

Ph: 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

Waiter/Pizza Maker

Experienced waiter with knowledge in pizza preparation seeks employment.

Ph: 0405 953 285. John

Waitress

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

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

Welder/Metal Fabrications

Experienced welder /metal worker from Greece seeks employment.

Ph: 0416 380 923. George

Welder/Metal Fabrications

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

Work/Part Time

Lady looking for part time work (9am – 3pm).Ph: 0450 418 760. Sofia

Work

Lady looking for any type of work.

Ph: 0450 717 141. Vana

Work

Lady looking for full time employment.Ph: 0422 412 516. Kleopatra

Work

Lady from Greece with a student visa seeks part time work.Ph: 0467 472 127. Melina

Work

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 ) at all and 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.

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HOROSCOPES

Do your job and then spend some time with family; you’ll be glad you did. Make changes to your home that will be pleasing to everyone involved. You will be on the rampage this week. Anger could lead to problems.

Anger may cause you grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down. Your need to use emotional blackmail will only cause more conflict. Emotionally you won’t see things accurately. You will find the excitement gratifying.

You will need to do a lot of research if you wish to get to the bottom of things. Do things for them but don’t allow them to make unreasonable requests. Try not to lend or borrow money this week. Your stubborn nature will backfire if you give your mate an ultimatum.

Your talents are likely to be discovered. Be extra careful with your valuables; loss and theft are evident this week. Promote your ideas now. You may find yourself interested in more than one person.

Don’t draw too much attention to yourself at work. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. You may find it difficult to discuss personal matters with family members. Be confident in your endeavors and others will believe in your efforts.

Close deals that have been up in the air and move on to new ones that appear to be profitable. Join humanitarian groups and let your leadership ability take over. Put in some extra hours and finish those careful jobs before you move on to some fun and games. Talk to someone with experience about budgets or consolidating debts.

Take time to look at any outdated papers or possible investments. Be ready to explain your actions. You will find yourself tied to the phone. Hidden assets can be doubled if you play your cards correctly.

Go over their important documents and take the time to suggest alternatives. Involvement in groups will be favorable and lead to valuable information. Do not blow situations out of proportion. You’ll meet new friends if you try new activities.

Make sure all of your travel and driver’s documents are in proper order. Finish off old projects before starting something new. Your temper could get the better of you if you confront personal situations. Try to deal with it quickly; don’t dwell on past regrets.

Don’t overdo it. You need to enjoy yourself. Plan some family outings. Your partner will be emotionally unable to cope. You may be up for some changes in your home.

You will have a little more energy than usual. Deep discussions may only lead to friction. Any renovation or decorating to your home should include the whole family. You’ll get to your destination just as quickly.

Lovers will be less than accommodating, and decisions regarding personal direction a necessity. You will want to take off and have some recreation. You are best to work at home, clearing up overdue projects. You will impress new friends and acquaintances with your intellectual wit.

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PISCES

20 Feb - 20 Mar

ARIES

21 Mar - 20 Apr

TAURUS

21 Apr - 20 May

GEMINI

22 May - 22 Jun

CANCER

23 Jun - 23 Jul

LEO

24 Jul - 23 Aug

24 Aug - 23 Sept

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CROSSWORD #5 CROSSWORD #6

1 Seed that follows command to open? (6)5 Takes a break, having a day in France

surrounded by rolling sand (8)10 Made a phone call and spoke (4)11 Enrage a repeat sex pervert (10)12 Grain, and what to do with it, we hear? (6)13 Gave someone a ring and made a suggestion (8)14 Recent recruit finally deserts to fight in irregular

army - becoming this? (9)18 Secured return of silver money... (5)19 ...money that gives difficulty to the French (5)20 Experienced peacekeepers found west of the

river (9)24 Steps taken by those who get their skates on? (3,5)25 Drink some Schweppes with liqueur (6)26 External cell tissue in nerve-ending to trap gas (10)27 I happen to kiss a goat! (4)28 Government department makes attempt to

conceal a ruse that’s gone wrong (8)29 Neat drives (6)

2 Learned English and Italian in an uncultured environment (7)

3 This does not describe a posh girl who is in prison endlessly (7)

4 Merseyside? (7)6 As was Troy by Greeks, ultimately, in action (9)7 Maiden perhaps might get the upper hand (9)8 Drove, we hear, with good judgement -

showing this (4-5)9 Firm has to rearrange dates quickly (9)14 In 1999, make a mistake over English

books - causing hilarity (9)15 Upstanding father wears short protective

coat with elastic material (9)16 They’re discovered by pupils (9)17 Describes a Dutchman giving rebuke

kindly? (9)21 Their properties should be permanently

frozen (7)22 Martial law upheld without resistance by

Eisenhower (7)23 Fallout can be expected from this type of

family? (7)

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KOUZINAKAVOUROKEFTEDES CRAB FRITTERS

Serves 6 Prep time 10 min

Ingredients- 100g diced blue eye- 125g picked crabmeat - 2 tbsp aioli- 1 small leek, diced and sautéed - 1 lemon, zest and juice- 2 tsp chilli paste - ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely

chopped- ¼ cup fresh coriander or dill,

finely chopped- 1 tsp baharat spice- Breadcrumbs to thicken- 100ml olive oil

AIOLI - 2 egg yolks (or 80g yolks)- 3 garlic cloves- 15ml lemon juice- 1 cup olive oil- 15ml white wine vinegar- Salt & pepper to taste

Method:• In a non-reactive bowl, mix all

ingredients (except olive oil) together; thicken to correct consistency with breadcrumbs. Basically until mixture stops sticking to your hands. Season with salt and pepper.

• Place in refrigerator for 5 mins to firm up.

• Shape crab mixture into small balls and slightly flatten them into discs, approx 5cm in diameter.

• Pour some olive oil in a shallow fry pan and heat to medium. Once a smoky haze begins, add your crab fritters a small batch at a time. Cook for approx 1½ min each side.

AIOLI • In food processor, blend garlic

until a smooth paste. Add egg yolks and vinegar/lemon juice.

• Add oil gradually in a slow stream until thickened. Adjust with lemon juice, salt and white pepper to taste.

Recipe by Theo Kostoglou

DID YOU KNOW?In ancient Greece, food and cooking were listed among the arts. Plato, Homer and Aristotle all discussed and wrote about food as much as they did other topics.

MEDIUM HARD

1 Fruit drink (6,6)9 Member of Tinners’ Parliament requires tin to be

brought to a height (9)10 One is left nothing (5)11 Terribly rude filth (6)12 Operatic heroine gives thanks (8)13 Ex-president of Yugoslavia doesn’t start in the

usual manner (6)15 About-turn can be employed more than once (8)18 The enemy’s returning old silk to the front of the

ship (8)19 Turn over hotel heartlesly (6)21 The privileged can use it to pay for diamond

perhaps (4,4)23 C-convexity of surface (6)26 Out of practice for a year (5)27 Birnam Wood marched to here? ‘S absurd (9)28 Drivers end up here, of course, having drunk up

dry gin mix (7,5)

1 Greek hero lost doughty exterior, having swallowed ring of bone (7)

2 Give notice over conflict (5)3 Turning traitor, initially, renegade is

produced (9)4 Bristle at extremely egregious upset (4)5 Held aloft... plutonium? (8)6 Part of plant could become petals with time (5)7 Leaderless town in Beds is liable to flare up (8)8 Writer embracing revolting militia

movement ends up in the soup (6)14 Pupil has ordained learning experience cut

short, having no master (8)16 Browning in Australia, giving offensive snub

to a monarch? (9)17 Attribute good character to a church leader (8)18 Work out to keep or improve it (6)20 Old dish for 8 - could be casserole, we hear (7)22 Shy bear we’re told - or another animal (5)24 Minor poet like Wordsworth? Hardly! (5)25 Nameless woman in Massenet’s opera gets

beheaded (4)

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CLUE: This crossword contains a large number of unusual words.

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SOCCer TiTle in GreeCe AlreAdy TurninG red

rOund 22Hume City - Moreland Zebras 1-2Dandenong Thunder - Richmond 1-1Northcote City - Green Gully 0-3Bentleigh Greens - Oakleigh Cannons 3-1Heidelberg - South Melbourne2-5Melbourne Knights - Southern Stars 1-0

Final Ladder 1. Dandenong Thunder 482. Oakleigh Cannons 404. Green Gully Cavaliers 373. Bentleigh Greens 355. Northcote City 337. South Melbourne 326 . Richmond 3010. Melbourne Knights 298. Hume City 289. Southern Stars 2711. Moreland Zebras 812. Heidelberg 10

FinAlS Week One FixTureS:Bentleigh Greens vs Northcote City, 7.30pm Friday 21 September, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex

Oakleigh Cannons vs Green Gully, 5pm Sunday 23 September, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex

VPl reSulTS

The Celts were people from various tribes and were called Galli by the Romans and Galatai or Keltoi by the Greeks These terms had on meaning in common – barbarian.

It is from the Greek word Keltoi, that Celt is derived…

DID YOU KNOW?

Olympiakos is already emerging as the indisputable favorite for another Super League title after just three rounds of games in the championship, as rival Panathinaikos stumbled again to drop seven points behind the reigning champion.

The Reds scored their third win in as many games by beating host PAS Giannina 2-1. Costas Mitroglou and Rafik Djebbour were on target for the visitors, who are the only team with nine points. Panathinaikos dominated the game with Panthrakikos at Komotini but it was the hosts who got to score, through a former Panathinaikos player, Dimitris Papadopoulos, for a famous 1-0 victory. Panathinaikos now has two points after three matches, given it had started the season with a two-point penalty due to fan riots last spring. Atromitos, the only other credible rival to Olympiakos this year, dropped its first points this season as it could not bend the resistance of newly-promoted Platanias at Hania. The goalless draw was overshadowed by the death of a Platanias fan due to heart failure during the game. PAOK came from 1-0 down to defeat ambitious Asteras Tripolis at home, while cash-strapped AEK and Aris shared a 1-1 draw in Athens .Levadiakos could not score past eight-man Veria (0-0) and Kerkyra got its first point by drawing 1-1 at home with Xanthi. The last game of the round saw Panionios defeat OFI Crete by 2-1.

Box Hill United have won a thrilling Women’s Premier League Grand Final 4-3 on penalties after extra time could not separate them from first-time finalists Bundoora United.

In turn claiming the first ever Victorian women’s treble having won the WPL Grand Final, WPL Regular Season and Pelada Cup.In a match that had everything, Box Hill opened the scoring through an unfortunate Sarah Richardson own goal before finding themselves a player down after Grace Vincent received a straight red card. Substitute Elaina Vatcky

plundered a late second goal, but there was drama to come as first Julia Sardo and then Claudia Fruscalzo struck for Bundoora to level the scores in injury time. With all the momentum Bundoora thought they had snatched victory in this topsy-turvy match in extra time when Catherine Wylie-O’Brien smashed home a goal at the death, but up popped Jessica Humble in the final minute to even the scores 3-3 and send the match to a penalty decider.!!!

“I always felt we could do it, penalties are penalties though” said Bundoora coach Mark

Torcaso. “When we got one back, I knew we could get one again and we got two in the end which was fantastic. “I can’t fault the girls at all, some of them are going to just grow from this experience and it’s great.”

Box Hill assistant coach Paul Kilpatirck agreed that it was an unfortunate way to end what was an incredible match. “It’s a shame that penalties had to decide it, both teams gave everything,” he said. “I’ve said it all year that this is a special squad, the girls back one another up and they never give in. “There’s always belief, the girls were superb.”

BOx Hill ClAiM HiSTOriC TreBle

Let the Finals begin...

With the Minor Premiership already wrapped up by Dandenong Thunder weeks ago and the top-five confirmed last week, the final day of 2012 was never going to eclipse the craziness that Round 22 brought in 2011. But with 2nd-5th place and a second-chance in the finals up for grabs, there was certainly some exciting encounters.

With Oakleigh Cannons and Bentleigh Greens in second and third placed respectively going into their final game, a win for either side would secure second place while a loss or draw for Bentleigh could see them finish in fourth. And that’s exactly what happened. Oakleigh came from 1-0 down to topple the Greens 3-1, and with Green Gully’s victory Bentleigh were knocked from third place and lost their second-chance in the finals.

Two goals by former Melbourne Victory defender Rodrigo Vargas helped Green Gully to a 3-0 win over Northcote City. Oakleigh’s win over Bentleigh meant Green Gully were able to leap into third and a secure a second-chance in the finals. Northcote were surprisingly uninspiring considering it could have been they who finished in third place and received the second-chance.

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