April 2021 GREEK TRIBUNE www.greektribune.com.au - Μοbile: 04 0886 5004 - Email: [email protected] NEWS SA imposes hard border The Riverland is under on Greater Brisbane South Australia’s lead-up to this Easter peri- hard border with Greater od, but it’s quite clear to siege with fruit fly Brisbane has now come us that there are cases in More than 2.5 million sterile local economy. into effect after a spate of the Greater Brisbane area fruit flies have been released “That’s significant, and so coronavirus cases in the that have come into con- in the Riverland, as the we have got to make sure we Queensland capital. tact with the community region battles five outbreaks do everything we can to eradi- Brisbane has had a there.” of Queensland fruit fly, which cate this pest.” growing number of com- South Australian could cost local farmers and Releasing sterile fruit flies munity coronavirus cases. Chief Public Health communities millions of dollars. is part of Primary Industries Two new cases were Officer Nicola Spurrier Speaking to the ABC, and Regions South Australia recorded in SA yesterday. said the hard border Member for Chaffey Tim (PIRSA) fruit fly eradication South Australian health was imposed on advice Whetstone has called on back- effort, aimed to end the life authorities announced the from Queensland health yard fruit tree owners to strip cycle of wild flies. new restriction would be authorities. their trees of fruit to do their Manager of plant health as of yesterday, Monday. She said the situation part to help get the region’s 1.3 operations at PIRSA Nick Only South Aus- was “evolving” and SA billion horticulture industry back Secomb said the sterile fruit fly tralians, essential workers Health would reassess to their fruit fly-free status. technology was a very effective or people genuinely relo- advice daily. “Over 33 tons of fruit have tool. cating are now allowed “We don’t want to have been collected, we would imag- The technology is the first to enter the state from any border controls in ine that there would be signifi- insect pest control method Sterile fruit flies crawling up a hand of a man Greater Brisbane. place longer than is nec- cantly more fruit to be collect- based on genetics. They will be required essary,” she said. South ed if people were to strip their The technique involves to do 14 days of quar- Australia recorded two trees.” the breeding and sterilisation out. that is classified as fruit fly free, antine and be tested for new coronavirus cases He said the full economic of male fruit flies with an x-ray “We are doing around 3.5 with the Riverland having a COVID-19. today — a man in his 30s impact of the outbreaks was before they are released into million flies per week. We have special pest-free status within Premier Steven and another in his 40s yet to be seen but it cost grow- an area with a wild population. got a six week program in mind that zone. Marshall said “we know currently in hotel quaran- ers more than $4 a case to Once the sterile male flies now, and then we review it and There are currently five that this is going to be a tine. treat their fruit. are released in an infested see if we need to do more,” Mr active outbreak zones in the huge inconvenience for There are now 16 “I am estimating it could be area they mate with wild female Secomb said. Riverland, with the latest people, especially in the active cases in the state. $20 million and be as much as fruit flies which eventually South Australia remains the declared last week in Berri and $30 million coming out of the become outnumbered and die only mainland Australian state Pike River. MESSAGE On the 200th Anniversary of Greek Community celebrates 200 years since immortal 1821 The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia celebrate the 200th Year Anniversary Greek Independence of the Greek Revolution at a reception on I join with the more freedom and justice, or 27 March attended by many Members of than 400,000 Australians the works of the ancient Parliament, the Consul General of Greece, of Greek heritage in Greek philosophers - the representatives of local Greek Associations commemorating the contributions of the Greek and members of the Community. 200th anniversary of nation and its culture The event also celebrated the 90th Greece’s victory against are forever linked to the Year Anniversary of the Greek Orthodox the Ottoman Empire, development of modern Community of South Australia since last year’s and its achievement of human civilisation. celebrations had to be cancelled due to the Independence. Even in a year of COVID pandemic. As the proud first gen- unprecedented challeng- During the formal part, the Hon David eration son of a Greek es, the Greek community Pisoni, Minister for Innovation and Skills, talk- migrant mother, this has continued to strive ing about the successful outcome of the Greek important milestone pro- for these ideals – with Revolution mentioned that the Greek success vides me a unique oppor- your strength, resilience story inspired many other countries towards tunity to acknowledge and and community spirit on their independence. celebrate the contribu- full display – something I “Greek migrants had the same effect in tions of Greek Australians thank and commend you Australia setting up the model to success,” he Members of the GOCSA Dance Academy performing traditional Greek dancing at the to our great nation. for. said. Reception at Olympic Hall on 27 March, dedicated to the 200th Anniversary since the Greek The history of Greek I extend my best President of the Greek Community Mr. Bill Revolution and the 90 years of GOCSA. At the back, official guests and community volunteers migration to Australia is wishes to all Australians Gonis said that the Community follows the closely tied to the War of commemorating the 200th steps of the Heroes and their sacrifice, as they to maintain a strong sense of national identity, MLC, the Hon Frank Pangallo MLC, the Hon Independence, with the anniversary of Greek shape the course of history of our nation. no matter what the situation is, either being David Ridgway, MLC, Mr Tom Koutsantonis, first Greek settlers arriv- Independence. “By remembering and honouring the Great under foreign rule or in the Diaspora”. Member for West Torrens, Ms Jayne Stinson, ing in Australia not long Yours sincerely Struggle and its heroes, we make sure their The cultural part of the evening fea- Member for Badcoe, Mr Steve Georganas, after the beginning of the ALEX HAWKE legacy continues to lead us and inspire us tured performances by the students of the Federal Member for Adelaide, former Attorney War in 1821. This day MINISTER FOR not just within the Greek borders, but in every Community’s Dance Academy as well as General of South Australia Hon Michael allows us to celebrate this IMMIGRATION, corner of the globe where Hellenes live and musical tunes by ‘Meraki’ band, inspired by Atkinson, the Lord Mayor of Adelaide Hon rich history, and the signif- CITIZENSHIP, thrive,” Mr Gonis said. tradition and tale from the Great Struggle. Sandy Verschoor, the Mayor of the City of icant contributions made On the occasion of the 200th Year Performing traditional dance and songs Unley Mr Michael Hewitson, Deputy Mayor by the Greek community. MIGRANT SERVICES inspired by the Greek Revolution along with of Adelaide Ms Mary Couros, Councillor AND MULTICULTURAL Anniversary and the Gala Evening, the Whether it be the Community was honoured to receive a the traditional costumes, the Academy added Paul Alexandrides on behalf of the Mayor principles of democracy, AFFAIRS video message from the President of the to a particularly moving atmosphere. of Charles Sturt Ms Angela Evans and Ms Hellenic Republic, her Excellency Ekaterini Other official guests who attended Adriana Christopoulos, Member of the South Sakellaropoulou. the Gala Evening were, the Hon Jing Lee, Australian Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs FRANCESCA GERMANIS The Consul General of Greece in MLC, Assistant Minister to the Premier, the Commission, on behalf of the Chair of the South Australia, Hon George Psiahas said Hon Irene Pnevmatikos, MLC on behalf of Commission Mr Norman Schueler. Communication Designer “Hellenism always finds a way to survive and the Leader of the Opposition Mr Peter GOCSA General Secretary Peter Ppiros Malinauskas, the Hon Connie Bonaros, was the MC for the event. * Business cards * invitations * logos after lawyer Greg Griffin wrote Mobile: 0459 141 658 Franklin str. Bike to the council on behalf of busi- lane rejected nesses opposed to the bike email: [email protected] Community Life lane. Adelaide City Council has The State Government fund- created “enduring angst” in the “Everybody has had ADELAIDE voted against installing a sepa- ing was contingent on the coun- community. enough of this matter continu- rated bikeway across the CBD cil approving plans for the proj- “We actually need a more ally arising,” he told ABC Radio after years of deliberations. ect by the end of the month. fully considered, consulted and Adelaide on Tuesday. The 8-3 vote taken at the GREEK COMMUNITY TRIBUNE The tight deadline led to a integrated approach to how “No-one wants this bike ABN: 52366840467 last meeting, means the council condensed consultation period we achieve a workable north- will not have to spend $3 million lane. It will have a catastrophic last year that upset businesses south-east-west [network],” he effect in terms of businesses on Correspondence to: The Editor, dollars on top of the $3 million and the Greek Orthodox com- said.