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PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business

The prime minister has trimmed expectations Australia’s goods and services tax could be raised as part of a suite of changes that includes lower income taxes. While he did not …

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Finding the Mani and Patrick Leigh Fermor in Melbourne

Historian Jim Claven shares the moving story of Mani's WWII legacy, ANZAC ties, and Patrick Leigh Fermor's enduring connection to Greece and Australia
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Scents of the Gods: Thematikos returns to Athens with mythic immersion

In the heart of Athens this July, myth will meet memory once more as Melbourne-born candle and fragrance brand Thematikos returns to the Psyrri district for its second immersive exhibition. …

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Panagiotis Yiannoudes: The reel life of a cultural bridge

From village boy in Vouni to cinema pioneer in Australia, Yiannoudes championed Greek and Cypriot identity through film, activism, and an enduring love for homeland—captured in a final moving interview for the "Our People Their Stories" archive
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State Leagues Victoria Men’s: Greek Australian sides dominate South-East summit

Westvale Olympic are now just five points off the top spot in the North-West group after a cracking 3-1 victory over Upfield last weekend. The Greek Australian outfit played some …

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Greek Family Story Time turns one: A celebration of language, culture and connection

Greek Family Story Time marks its first anniversary this Saturday, July 5, with special sessions at the Northcote Library and the Oakleigh Maternal and Child Hub. The bilingual storytelling initiative …

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Evacuations as wildfire rages on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1500 people from hotels and homes. The …

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Greece to enforce bill prohibiting sale of tobacco and alcohol to children

Greece is set to impose a bill restricting the sale of tobacco and alcohol to minors in a bid to stop adults from sending their children to buy them. Health …

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Adelaide students pay visit to GCM Schools

The Greek Community of Melbourne schools played host to students and staff from Unley College in Adelaide for the second consecutive year, engaging in a meaningful and memorable intercultural exchange. …

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Second man charged as childcare abuse inquiry widens

A second man is facing child sex offences a day after it was revealed a former childcare worker was hit with more than 70 charges against babies and toddlers. Joshua …

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Beloved owner of ‘International Cakes’ Bill Batzogiannis passes away

Unspeakable sadness has spread among the family, friends, and wider community of Vasilis Batzogiannis—known to many as Bill Batz—following news of his passing at the age of 76, less than …

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Australian woman hospitalised in Greece after terrible quad bike accident

Australian woman Michelle Bui is fighting for her life in a hospital bed after a shock accident on the island of Ios. The Aussie tourist was taking a tour of …

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Alexander Marinis identified as man found dead in a Queensland river in 2023

The police have finally identified the man found dead in the Maroochy River in November 2023 as Alexander Marinis. Marinis, who had moved to the Sunshine Coast from Victoria in …

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Floods hit 200 properties amid wild winds and rain

Strong winds and heavy rainfall have downed trees, damaged properties and flooded roads as a complex weather system lashed Australia’s east coast. About 200 properties in Burrill Lake on the …

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Intralot to acquire Bally’s International Interactive in €2.7B deal, creating global lottery and iGaming powerhouse

Intralot S.A. and Bally’s Corporation today announced that their respective Boards of Directors approved their entry into a definitive transaction agreement pursuant to which Intralot will acquire Bally’s International Interactive …

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