''Neos Kosmos'' is a national

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community newspaper in

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History

Founded in 1957 by Dimitri Gogos, Bill Stefanou and noted author

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. The newspaper is published by Ethnic Publications Pty Ltd. In its early days, the newspaper was heavily left-leaning, and was considered radical by the Greek community in Australia although it soon grew in popularity. ''Neos Kosmos'' was known to advocate for issues which impacted the Greek community, like unionization and

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. The paper was monitored by the

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during the

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, due to its frequent publication of anti-conscription and anti-war sentiments. It has been published in Greek as a

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on Monday and Thursday and as a tabloid in English and Greek on Saturday since August 2010. The layout is designed by Art Director Stephanos Freund. ''Neos Kosmos'' has received two

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, for best print publication and a high commendation for a print article in Sydney, New South Wales, in 2014.

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