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LETTER ON THE ISLAND OF LESBOS Widespread fruit fly outbreak in A new fruit fly outbreak Fire destroys refugee camp was declared last month in Klemzig after several Thousands of asylum seek- reopening. Mediterranean fruit flies ers have moved to a new tem- Greek police launched an were found in traps by porary facility on the Greek operation on Thursday to speed PIRSA staff as part of their island of Lesbos, according to up the resettlement of migrants. surveillance activities. officials, 10 days after a fire Many asylum seekers had been Affected suburbs destroyed their former camp. reluctant to enter the tempo- include Greenacres, The fire that broke out rary camp as they had hoped to Hampstead Gardens, in Moria on September 9 left leave Lesbos after the fire and Klemzig, Hillcrest, more than 12,000 people — reach other European coun- Manningham, Marden, fruit from your trees and most of them refugees from tries. Vale Park and Windsor placing it in your green Afghanistan, Syria and vari- ”It is critical that Europe Gardens. bin, to help break the fruit ous African countries — with- demonstrates tangible solidarity Executive Director fly life cycle. out shelter, proper sanitation to the pressure that the Greek of Biosecurity Nathan “It is critical that resi- or access to food and water. islands have had over the last Rhodes said this outbreak dents follow our advice No-one was hurt in the blaze. few years,” Greek Immigration represented a relatively and do not move any By last Saturday morning Minister Notis Mitarachi said. thin strip of land between fresh fruit or fruiting veg- (local time), about 9,000 people The European Union is due A migrant with her baby runs to avoid the Lesbos camp fire the two existing outbreak etables from their proper- had been resettled in the new to issue proposals to overhaul areas in Blair Athol and ties - including giving it tent camp, set up by authorities the bloc’s migration policy next offered to take in refugees from said this week Greece should Campbelltown. away to family, neighbours at Kara Tepe near the port of week in an effort to end years Greece, led by Germany, which stop containment of asylum “With the seven other and selling it online, as Mytilene. of division among member says it will take in 1,553 refu- seekers on Lesbos and “break outbreaks across Adelaide moving fruit can potential- Those entering the tempo- states. gees from Greek Island camps once and for all the cycle of suf- in Campbelltown, ly spread this pest.” rary camp were registered and Speaking at a debate in who have had their asylum fering for people trapped on the Pooraka, Semaphore He said PIRSA teams tested for COVID-19. At least the European Parliament on applications approved Greek Islands”. Park, Rosewater, Angle were applying organic bait 214 were placed in quarantine the situation in Greece, EU Greek authorities have “On the ground, MSF Park, Croydon Park and and checking fruit in the after positive tests. Commissioner for Home Affairs accused refugee youths for teams only see more misery, Blair Athol, we have been Klemzig outbreak area Traffic was returning to Ylva Johansson said “there can starting the fire. However, more human suffering, a rou- mindful that the eradica- with a view to include the normal on the roads, where be no more Morias”, adding that Greek anti-racist groups claim tine of humiliation, xenophobia tion effort is not yet over area in the Sterile Insect thousands of migrants had it was time for a fresh start on the fires were a result of racist and violence,” said Stephan and it’s possible that a Technique program, start- camped for days after the fire, migration. and neonazi involvement. Oberreit, MSF head of mission small number of flies will ing in September. and stores in the area started Several EU members have Medecins Sans Frontieres in Greece. overwinter (similar to “The SIT program will hibernation) during this see up to 12 million ster- response and emerge as ile flies released per week the weather warms” he into the outbreak areas SA Liberal John Dawkins wins Legislative Council presidency said. and a surrounding buffer Deep divisions in the SA party’s candidate would make Mr a century,” Mr Dawkins said. “Citrus is the main fruit to combat any wild flies Liberal Party have been exposed Dawkins’ position untenable and “There have been three fly susceptible fruit in gar- that might remain in those by secret ballots to elect new the party unanimously voted to other members of the party who dens at the moment, so suburbs,” he said. parliamentary office-holders, with remove him from the party. have taken the same steps as I now is the time to check “We have a 100 per long-serving MP John Dawkins “These are the inevitable have … one is a member of the any fruit on your trees - cent success rate of ousted from the party just hours consequences of the white-hot Liberal Party to this day. including oranges, man- eradicating fruit fly and we after becoming Legislative anger there is from a number of “I have done nothing different darins, lemons and limes want to keep it that way, Council president. his colleagues,” Mr Lucas said. to what they did and they haven’t - for bruising or mag- but we need residents to As reported by the ABC, “He understood the conse- been drummed out of the party.” gots, and report anything follow our advice and help two secret ballots of the Upper quences of his decision, he’s Mr Dawkins thanked Ms Lee unusual to the Fruit Fly us by giving easy access House, the Legislative Council, made his bed, he’ll need to lay for her campaign for the position. Hotline on 1300 666 010. to their yards.” were tied 11 votes each for the in it now.” Mr Dawkins ran for the prized “It’s also a good time to If no further wild flies Government’s endorsed candi- “There’s a clear view from the position of President without make sure your garden is or larvae are detected it is date, , and Mr Dawkins, Premier down ...[that] the deci- his party’s support, beating the tidy, picking up any fallen anticipated the quarantine with the position then decided by sions he made were unaccept- government’s preferred can- fruit off the ground and in Klemzig will be lifted on Mr Dawkins’ name being drawn able,” Mr Lucas said. didate, Jing Lee to secure the removing any unwanted December 23. from a box first. “I’ve known John for a couple $351,000-a-year post. Mr Dawkins (pictured right) of decades, I’m very disappoint- Ms Lee said she was “disap- had, prior to the vote, announced ed in the decision he made.” pointed, obviously” about the Police raid Integrity Care he would stand as a candidate Mr Dawkins told the party presidency result. SA Police have raided cooperate and have done despite not having party support. he was never going to attend Labor leader Peter the business which nothing whatsoever to John Dawkins had the sup- Liberal Party meetings if elected Malinauskas said the move to employed an Adelaide assist the investigation port of some members of the president anyway, “as a general expel Mr Dawkins from the party was vacated by former president woman charged with and to ensure that this crossbench to get the position. Westminster tradition”. showed deep divisions were amid the Country the manslaughter of Ann sort of neglect could never Treasurer said the “I’ve also pointed out my loy- forming within government ranks. Members Accommodation Marie Smith in degrading happen to anybody again," decision to run against his own alty to the party over nearly half The Upper House presidency Allowance scandal. circumstances in April. Superintendent Bray said. Police attended the Ms Smith died on headquarters of Integrity April 6 from septic shock, collaborate to stop racism, you Care in Edwardstown multi-organ failure, 200 years since can go to their website, at itstop- and its directors' home severe pressure sores, swithme.humanights.com.au. in Huntfield Heights to malnutrition and issues Greek revolution Community Life seize paper and electronic connected with her The Greek Orthodox Com- Doctor clowns to documents relating to Ms cerebral palsy after being munity of South will Smith's care. stuck in a cane chair for present a full slate of events cele- help sick kids Detective Super- 24 hours a day in her brating the bicentennial of modern Life in Australian hospitals dur- intendent Des Bray Kensington Park home. Greece in 2021. The bicentennial, ing the pandemic have been far said while police had Her death prompted commemorating Greece’s trium- from normal, particularly for chil- received "tremendous multiple inquiries, phant revolution which started in dren receiving treatment. support" from the public, including by a state 1821 to free itself from the 400 But a group of performers employees at Integrity taskforce and the NDIS year long Ottoman oppression will called the Doctor Clowns have Care were not cooperating Quality and Safeguards be a milestone event celebrated by the diaspora and philhellenes helped to make sick kids laugh with the investigation. Commission, which during this difficult time. "In fact, some appointed former judge around the world. Alan Robertson to lead an The events, to take place The performers are now giving employees have joy and happiness to children in steadfastly refused to independent review. throughout the year, will include concerts, lectures, recitals, art hospitals across Australia thanks shows, theatre and much more to their new on-call program, GREEK COMMUNITY TRIBUNE whch will be released in the where they virtually visit them ABN: 52366840467 months to come. regardless of the distance. The program has expanded Correspondence to: The Editor, Rasicm It Stops Celebrating 200 years since the uprising of the people of to different metropolitan hospi- Greece against the Ottoman oppression tals and has the potential to visit BOX 330, FULHAM GARDENS, regional and rural hospitals. With Me campaign COVID-related racism happening linguistically diverse communities. SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 5024 in our community. As part of their resources, they Creative Director of The The Australian Human Rights Clown Doctors David Symons Phone: 0408 865004 Commission has revamped the It contains information for launched an anti-racism educa- Racism It Stops With Me cam- schools, businesses, and organ- tion app, ideal for young students says because it’s online they can Website: www.greektribune.com.au paign. The campaign was isations on how to raise aware- studying from Year two to four. expand and visit up to one hun- refreshed after the Black Lives ness about racism, and how to For more information about dred kids when the program is E-mail: [email protected] Matter movement and the be an ally with our culturally and the campaign and how you can fully rolled out. "Παροικιακό Βήμα", Οκτώβριος 2020 “Greek Tribune”, October 2020 9

Greek Tribune ON ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION Cultural, social and political events in South Australia Greek President Visits Contact: Harri on 0484 387 818 - or email your community's news or a photo: [email protected] Kastellorizo President of the rights of Greece. It has even AN IMAGE FROM THE Republic Katerina Sakel- greater moral significance. It PAST laropoulou accused Turkey is the place that condenses Recently we marked the of undermining good the concept of patriotism, in 20th anniversary since neighborly relations during its highest expression. The the Olympic Games were her visit to the Greek island place that remained Greek, of Kastellorizo to mark in defiance of any threat,” successfully held in Sydney the 77th anniversary of its she underlined. NSW. In the photo, mem- liberation. Sakellaropoulou stres- bers of the South Australian “We are going through sed that “Greece, not Greek Community gathered a difficult and dangerous only does not threaten at Vicroria square, Adelaide period. The Turkish anyone but is always to welcome the Olympic leadership is intensifying open to dialogue, provided Flame on its way to the the pressure on our country, that good neighborly Sydney stadium. Amongst proceeding to aggressive relations and the rules others, we recognise, to statements,” she said, of international law are adding that “the escalation observed.” the left, Elias Mavrogiorgis, of the aggressive rhetoric She welcomed the Vasilis Pipinias, Evangelos by the Turkish leadership is withdrawal of the Turkish Mermingis (all deceased) raising barriers between the seismic research vessel and other local community peoples, creating suspicion that was operating for members.(Photo from the and hostility, threatening the almost a month south-west Greek Tribune, by the late ties between them. of Kastellorizo and said we George Tsamandanis). “Kastellorizo is a hope that logic will prevail, valuable part of our country. for the common interest It is not just strategic for of all the peoples in the Labor unveils team for the 2022 State Election shaping and claiming the region,” she said. Labor Leader has unveiled the new Shadow Cabinet which Greece Sends New Labor will take to the March 2022 State Election. Shipment of Aid to Lebanon The Shadow Cabinet is now made The Greek warship the Lebanese authorities up of 50 per cent women, a first in South “Ikaria” carrying food, and dispatched a second Australian history. construction materials and shipment of humanitarian New Shadow Minister medical supplies left for aid,” the Ministry of Foreign of Greek Cypriot background, will take on Lebanon on Monday. Affairs says in a statement. the portfolio of Small and Family Business, Over 500 pallets with The shipment includes drawing on her extensive experience in hundreds of tonnes of products collected by the that area. She will also have responsibility products from no fewer than Embassy of Lebanon in for Housing and Urban Development and 60 Greek enterprises were Greece, the Greek-Leban- Consumer and Business Affairs. collected within the last 15 ese Association, as well New frontbencher will take days. as the trade union PAME, on the important portfolio of Education, as This is the second which immediately heeded well as the related Training and Skills. He shipment of Greek aid the call to contribute. will also be Shadow Minister for Veterans’ to Lebanon following the Attending the warship’s Affairs. initiative launched by Athens departure, the head of Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas will take to support the Middle East organizing the mission on the role of Shadow Minister for Jobs, country which faces an at the foreign ministry, signalling the importance of job creation in economic, political, refugee Deputy Foreign Minister South Australia’s post-COVID-19 recovery Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas with the eight women members of the new Shadow and social crisis. Costas Fragogiannis, and and in Labor’s agenda for government. Cabinet. From left, , , , , , “A few days after the National Defence General Deputy Labor Leader will Susan Close, Andrea Michaels and large fire that broke out at Staff Chief General a warehouse containing Konstantinos Floros sent take on responsibility for Climate Change, Affairs. MP, Shadow as well as Industry and Higher Education – Treasurer, engine oil and tyres at the the message that Greece is Emily Bourke will be Assistant Shadow port of Beirut one month present whenever anything both of which will form key planks of Labor’s Minister for the City of Adelaide and Joe Zoe Bettison MP, Shadow Minister for policy platform at the next election. This Szakacs will be Assistant Shadow Minister Trade, Tourism & Investment, after the unprecedented, happens in its neighborhood will be in addition to her existing portfolio of to the Leader of the Opposition. MP, Shadow Minister for lethal explosion that and wants to ensure that Environment and Water. "I am thrilled with the team we will Health & Wellbeing, devastated the Lebanese Lebanon will stand on its Katrine Hildyard will take on responsibility present to the people of South Australia at Lee Oldenwalder MP, Shadow Minister capital on 4 August, Greece feet with independence, as for Child Protection, as well as Women and the next election", SA Labor Leader Peter for Police & Road Safety, Emergency responded to the call of it deserves. the Prevention of Domestic and Family Malinauskas said. Services and Correctional Services, Violence, which have been long-held areas "Our team is a great mix of youth and Nat Cook MP, Shadow Minister for of interest. experience and, for the first time, a 50-50 Human Services Clare Scriven, who lives in the south- split of men and women". Blair Adams MP, Shadow Minister for east, picks up Primary Industries and The Labor Shadow Cabinet also includes Education, Training & Skills and Veterans' Regional Development, in addition to , MLC, Shadow Attorney- Affairs, Forestry. General, Industrial and Aboriginal Affairs, MP, Assistant Shadow Jayne Stinson will be the new Shadow , MP, Shadow Minister Minister to the Leader of the Opposition, Minister for Planning and Local Government, for Infrastructure & Transport, Mining and Assistant Shadow Minister for Multicultural as well as Shadow Minister for Multicultural Energy, Affairs.

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