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AUSTRALIAN NEWS SA community hold vigil in South closes support of Afghani people Last Saturday night, any assistance that South ’s Afghan Australia can provide to border to Victoria Community held a vigil at help Australia’s response South Australians will need “Hopefully, we’ll see a reduc- People fleeing domestic vio- Victoria Square to reflect effort”, he concluded. a specific exemption to return tion in case numbers and the lence will be subject to level 5 on the deeply distressing Australia’s Immigration home from Victoria from 6:00pm lockdown arrangements in that requirements, which include situation that is unfolding Minister Alex Hawke has Sunday as the COVID-19 situa- state get on top of the current COVID-9 tests on days one, five in Afghanistan. announced the govern- tion deteriorates in the eastern outbreak.” and 13, 14 days of quarantine Amongst the several ment will allocate 3,000 state, SA’s Police Commissioner The increased restrictions are and wearing a mask at any time hundred people attend- places to refugees from says. in response to the Victorian gov- that they come into contact with ing the event, were, the Afghanistan due to the It puts Victoria on par with ernment’s statewide lockdown, the public for 14 days after their South Australian Premier unfolding crisis. , where some after positive cases were identi- arrival in SA. Stephen Marshall, the Ms Wahidi, who is SA residents have been stranded fied in regional parts of the state. Currently, in SA Level 1 Leader of the the vice president of for weeks waiting for permission Commissioner Stevens said restrictions apply. That means, 3 , CEO the Afghan Women’s to come back. authorities were giving a day’s persons per 4 square metres (for of Migrant Resource Organisation in Victoria, According to the ABC, at this notice on the direction to prevent seated activities) are allowed. Centre Eugenia Tsoulis, said that number was stage, the 70 kilometre cross- “excessive” queues forming at Seated food and beverage con- President of the Afghan “just not okay” in the face border bubble will remain. the state border. sumption only. Community SA Hussain of the unfolding humani- “That’s for this current point Under the new rules, anyone One person per 2 square Razaiat, Chair of tarian crisis. in time — we will obviously con- who wants to travel into South metres (for non-seated activities). SAMEAC Adriana ”We do implore the South Australian Police Commis- Christopoulos and Morrison government to tinue to assess the situation Australia from Victoria will be Home gatherings are capped sioner Grant Stevens members of SAMEAC, open more humanitar- in Victoria as it goes,” Police classified as level 6 and will have at 20 people including residents Commissioner Grant Stevens to apply for exemptions to enter of the home. capped at 50 people and masks members of the African ian visas and welcome are essential. Communities Council more refugees from said. through SA Health. Funerals and weddings are of South Australia, the Afghanistan,” she said. President Bill Gonis and South Australian members of the Greek Labor Leader Peter Orthodox Community of Malinauskas, said if we "Foreign ownership of water not a concern" SA and many more. are serious about sup- There was no need for major changes to “I know many have porting the the Afgani the way Australia records foreign ownership watched in horror at imag- community, we must start of water, according to the Productivity es coming out of Kabul by granting the 4200 Commission. and Afghanistan- images Afghan nationals who As reported by the ABC, currently, 11 of despair and despera- are already in Australia per cent of Australia's water is owned by tion”, Premier Marshall on temporary protection foreigners, with the highest proportion of said. visas (TPV) a path to per- foreign-owned water held in Queensland and “But South Australia manent residency and Western Australia. stands shoulder to shoul- ultimately Australian citi- der in solidarity with all zenship. Since 2017, any foreign person who those affected by the “As the South acquires a water asset has been required to Afghan conflict, including Australian Labor Leader I notify the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). our serving and ex-serv- call on the Federal Govt to Canada is the foreign nation that holds ing communities. show some compassion the most overseas-owned Australian water, “I have discussed the and let these 4200 individ- ahead of China, USA and the UK. situation with the Prime uals know that they really Water is able to be owned because the Minister and offered him can call Australia home”. water reforms over the past 30 years have supported the development of markets for water. The thinking is that creating water Ethnic Communities entitlements as tradable assets has allowed water to be used more efficiently and has A photo of the Murray River snaking its way through parched brown land, south of Renmark. call for solidarity with provided new opportunities to invest capital — from both domestic and foreign sources. terms linked to its use. generally support it," the commission said in Afghani people A draft report released by the commission In its report, the commission noted that its report. on Tuesday found that few Australians were the public perception of foreign ownership The report said that major industry groups “The Ethnic Com- Afghanis on temporary aware of the Register of Foreign Ownership of water was often not shared by mining and from the farm and mining sectors rarely raised munities’ Council of visas or under Australian of Water Entitlements, but that the information farming industries, which were responsible for foreign ownership of water as a concern. NSW declares solidarity jurisdiction, in light of it provided was sufficient. most water ownership. The commission said few water market with the Afghan people their increasingly vulner- The report made three recommendations: "The Australian community generally participants referred to the register and in their hour of most able situation and severe That state and territory governments link perceives the risks and threats associated suggested that "maybe not a great deal" need,” said ECC NSW state of affairs, perma- their water registers to the foreign register with foreign investment more prominently would change if the register did not exist. Chair Peter Doukas nent visa status - it is a of water entitlements, and inform foreign than the benefits. "The commission considers it unlikely OAM. “We watch with basic, immediate and entitlement holders to register with the ATO; "In contrast, the commission has observed that, in the absence of the register, the horror the violence meaningful humanitar- That future ATO reports identify farm that the agricultural and mining sectors, Australian Government would significantly inflicted by the Taliban ian contribution Australia landholders among water registrants; which are the predominant holders of water tighten its policies for foreign investment or and the devastating can and should make.” That the ATO better explain the mandatory entitlements, have few concerns about water markets in response to pressure from impact this bears for the The ECC NSW, the need for the foreign register and various foreign investment in water entitlements and community members," it said. people of Afghanistan peak body representing and Afghanis across culturally and linguistical- Australia distressed and ly diverse communities painting as well as handicraft deeply affected by a fast- in NSW, believes non- ODYSSEY FESTIVAL and costumes. devolving crisis.” repatriation of Afghanis is “Enjoy a variety of comedy “We call on the the correct decision and Coming Soon! Community Life theatre productions and revis- Australian government to that we should recon- “The Greek Orthodox it the Greek 60s with a special fast-track all humanitar- sider the current scope Community of South Australia music dress up night dedicated ian aid to those who are of our humanitarian proudly presents ’s to the golden era of music and suffering in Afghanistan, intake for the purpose of Hellenic Cultural Festival fashion. as well as extend sup- accepting persons flee- ODYSSEY, celebrating 15 “Greek cinema fans, get port services as required ing Afghanistan. years of Greek culture in South ready for the latest films from to members of Afghan “The ECC NSW Australia this year”, says an Greece as the 27th Greek Film communities in Australia offers its support to the annnouncement sent to the Festival kicks off in October fea- in these most extreme Australian Government Greek Tribune.. turing top comedy and drama circumstances” said to ensure it responds to After last year’s cancellation films at Palace Nova cinemas. Doukas. this emerging humani- of the event due to COVID-19, “From October 1 to “We urge the Federal tarian catastrophe,” con- we return this year with a brand November 14 Adelaide’s vibe Government to grant cluded Doukas. new schedule for all to enjoy. turns Hellenic and we invite the “We invite the whole com- community to be part of this munity to come celebrate with exciting cultural program. GREEK COMMUNITY TRIBUNE us and enjoy every aspect of The official program and ABN: 52366840467 Hellenism through the arts and other announcements will be entertainment. published very soon, so stay Correspondence to: The Editor, “Feel the cultural pulse The icon procession around the building block, at the Greek Orthodox tuned for updates and informa- BOX 330, FULHAM GARDENS, with this year’s theme Community Church of Panayia, Croydon on 15 August 2021 tion on how, where and when “Celebrating 200 and 90 Years you can enjoy your favourite SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 5024 of Independence” namely the “Indulge your senses with the events and productions, from Odyssey event or events. Phone: 0408 865004 Bicentennial of the Greek War sounds and the colours of Greek Australia and Greece, catering Adelaide’s 15th Hellenic of Independence and the 90 Arts as captured by the artistic for all ages and all tastes. Cultural Festival ODYSSEY! Website: www.greektribune.com.au Year Anniversary of the Greek eye”. “Experience the arts from The heart of Greece, beats Orthodox Community of South The Odyssey Festival fea- every angle with a dose of right here in Adelaide!”, the E-mail: [email protected] Australia. tures a huge variety of cultural Hellenism through sculpture, annnouncement comncludes. "Παροικιακό Βήμα", Σεπτέμβριος 2021 “Greek Tribune”, September 2021 9

Greek Tribune LETTERS TO THE GREEK TRIBUNE Cultural, social and political events in South Australia A Message by the State Contact: Harri on 0484 387 818 - or email your community's news or a photo: [email protected] Premier Steven Mashall On behalf of the Government of South Australia, we write to convey our deepest sympathies to you and your community as devastating wildfires continue to cause widespread destruction across Greece. As you know, South Australia and Greece enjoy a long and enduring friendship and we stand with you to grieve for those especially any of your who have lost their lives colleagues, friends and and livelihoods in these loved ones who may have tragic circumstances. been impacted by these We also acknowledge events. the courage and Yours sincerely, determination of the first ABOVE: At the celebration of the Dormition of Virgin Mary on 15 ABOVE: At the celebration of the Dormition of Virgin Mary on 15 responders and rescue Hon August at the Greek Orthodox Church at Croydon, members of August at the Greek Orthodox Church at Croydon, were from right, teams who continue to risk MP, Premier of South the Greek Orthodox Community SA Auxiliary Committee, prepared Mayor of Adelaide Sandy Verschoor, Shadow Minister for Multi- their lives to help curb the Australia tasty loukoumades for the Adelaide Greek community to take home cultural Affairs , President of GOCSA Bill Gonis, and spread of the flames. Hon Jing Lee MLC, raising some much needed cash for the needs of the local church Treasurer Peter Gardiakos Our thoughts remain Assistant Minister to the with the people of Greece, Premier Disaster of unprecedented proportions in Greece Message from the South Australian Greece has been ravaged by hundreds of wildfires Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas MP in August, during its most severe heat wave in decades, Wildfires in Greece which left unprecedented We are saddened devastation to the forests and to learn the news of the towns. continuous wildfires during Other Mediterranean the hottest summer in countries – Turkey, Italy, Greece since 1987. Algeria and Spain among Greece is facing, them – have suffered similar in the words of Prime problems. Minister, Kyriakos The two major fires in Mitsotakis, a "natural Greece began in early disaster of unprecedented August, one on the island of proportions." Evia and another in a national Thousands of people park north of Athens. have evacuated from The environmental dev- their villages. Images astation from the fires in seen show pillars of northern Evia is enormous, smoke and ash and the families and friends here in according to a statement devastating damage to South Australia. issued by the meteorological homes, businesses and service of the National surroundings. Firefighters, Peter Malinauskas Observatory of Athens (NOA). One of the worst fires that caused widespread devastation on the island of Evia, Greece. as part of one of Europe's South Australian Labor According to the NOA, biggest-ever common fire- Leader a total of 126,023 acres (or in the last 100 years. ravaged Mount Parnitha – a He apologized "for any fighting operations' have Zoe Bettison MP 510,000 stremmata) has been Scientists say there is little national park with substantial weaknesses" on the part of battled over 560 wildfires. The people of Greece Shadow Minister for burned on the island of Evia. doubt that climate change forests and the latest one the government in containing Multicultural Affairs The fires in August from the burning of coal, oil that was burning until several the wildfires, which have are resilient and will get claimed the life of a volunteer and natural gas is driving days ago was the town of destroyed hundreds of through this devastation. MP fireman. In 2018, 102 people more extreme weather Vilia, west of Athens. The homes and forced people to We offer our thoughts to Assistant Shadow Minister died in the fire at Mati, east events. island of Rhodos has also evacuate dozens of villages those in Greece and their for Multicultural Affairs. of Athens, which was the Other affected areas in been heavily affected by the over the past weeks. second-deadliest wildfire of Greece include southern August fires. "These last days have the century after the 2009 Peloponnese Peninsula, near Greece is facing a "natural been some of the most Federation of Greek bushfires in Australia which Ancient Olympia, and Fokida, disaster of unprecedented difficult for our country in killed 173 people. in the Central Greece region proportions", Greek Prime decades," Mitsotakis said, The fire at Mati also north of Athens. Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis blaming "the extreme heat Orthodox Communities counted as the sixth-deadliest Another serious fire said. and months of drought". of Australia (continued) c. Technology and survival in the near to medium future GREEK FIRE RELIEF What can we conclude How is culture learned d. Educational lectures in PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT from this article on Greek 4. The attitude to Clan have been established from future employment fields culture? cohesion and bonding. the time of the first generation e. Financial awareness As you are all aware, Greece has been ravaged 1. The other valuable 5. The Greek cuisine food of Greek migrants that were f. Political influences to by the worst forest fires in decades. The devasta- cultural attitudes that should range and preparation. designed to provide services improve the greek community tion caused by the blaze is beyond belief. Hundreds be transmitted across to the 6. The political awareness relevant to their needs of that g. Sporting ventures of thousands of hectares of forest land have been Australian culture are; designed to increase bonding prevalent in the Greek time. destroyed, wildlife animals perished in the flames and (this is not suggesting that culture but with an in-depth This means that these among the younger Australian these are not present in the understanding of the underlying associations need to evolve with Greeks. hundreds of homes were burnt to their foundations. Australian culture. They are ideological principles. these changes and restructure h. Establishment of It’s an unprecedented catastrophe that has marked a present but with less intensity 7. The contributions of themselves to remain relevant a directory of all Greek black page in the country’s history. than in the Greek culture) the Ancient Greeks to the to the social religious needs professionals and use them for Following the huge devastation, the Hellenic Red 1. The way alcohol is used social-political and economic of the new generations. presenting/informing the greek Cross (HRC) have opened a bank account to raise in the Greek culture versus foundations of the western Without question, the religious Australian population. funds in support of the fire victims and the environ- that of the Australian culture. cultures particularly in the fields provision must change to the i. Organising the Greek ment. Drinking within the Greek of; The Olympics, Theatre, English language instead youths into societies that can To provide some relief to the victims of the dev- culture is undertaken always organise events relevant to their literature, the democratic of the traditional byzantine astating fires, the Federation of the Greek Orthodox with food and in moderation. system of governance. delivery style and with a greater interests. Drunkenness is viewed as 8. The greater emphasis on theological emphasis rather j. Establishing reputable Communities of Australia (which includes the commu- socially irresponsible no matter moderation on all matters and than the ritualistic liturgical primary and secondary schools nities of Sydney, Adelaide, Newcastle and Saint Albans what the circumstances. the greater emphasis on the approach of the past. k. Establishing services Victoria) urges the community to dig deep. Those who Whereas boozing within the good for the many rather than The other provisions that are for the ageing Australian Greek wish to contribute financially are kindly requested to Australian culture is practiced as the individual. overdue even at this point in population and the generations deposit their donations in the following bank account: a social competition and used 9. Of course, there are many time are; in between. Bank: EUROBANK without a socialising context others deemed to be worthy 1. Provision of an l. And many others. Beneficiary: HELLENIC RED CROSS involving meaningful social of transmitting to our children educational provision on matters To follow this conclusion I Account Number:0026.0240.30.0201205013 bonding or food. will present the article on how based on every individual necessary for the functioning IBAN: GR2602602400000300201205013. 2. Methods of celebrating parent's social conditioning and of our younger generation in personality is shaped because it through dancing and music that cultural perspectives. the current social-economic has a huge bearing on how our All deposits must be marked “Wildfires.” For more is based on social bonding. It is a fact that each environment. Monthly lectures in personality and sense of identity information you can call: (+30) 210 36 09 825 or visit 3. An approach to hospitality generation of Australian English on subjects such as; is shaped through cultural the website of the Hellenic Red Cross www.redcross. that is free and unconditional Greeks moves from integrating a. Political changes for influences. gr. Or call the Adelaide Community, 08 8231 4307. but assured that such an to assimilating. This will have multicultural societies To be continued For the Federation of approach will not be taken a huge impact on the survival b. Law changes necessary Elias Hadjisavas. Greek Orthodox Communities of Australia, advantage of by the hosts. ADELAIDE of the Greek communities that for multicultural societies Bill Gonis, President - Peter Ppiros, General secretary