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Alphington Grammar calls on support as council moves to tear down school gate

A dispute over a gate at Melbourne’s Alphington Grammar has reignited, as the school community challenges a proposed $403,000 road upgrade they argue offers no real benefit to locals. At …

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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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Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated

An artistic duo axed and then reinstated as Australia’s pick for one of the world’s most prestigious arts events has received an apology. Wesley Enoch, the acting chair of arts …

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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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Sakkari falls to Rybakina at Wimbledon

Maria Sakkari’s Wimbledon campaign is over, losing to 2022 champion Elena Rybakina in straight-sets 6-3, 6-1. In the first set of the one-hour match, the Greek narrowed the score to …

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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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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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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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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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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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Greek Australian lawyer Eugenia Mitrakas honoured in Athens for global Hellenic contribution

Eugenia Mitrakas has been awarded the highest distinction by the Centre for Ecumenical Hellenism (Melathron Oikoumenikos Hellenismos) in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the global Greek diaspora and the …

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Aviation powerhouse recognised for its work across the skies of Australia to the fires of Greece

The Queensland-based company continues which has provided critical support on the frontline of Greece’s wildfire crisis, including its latest deployment to the island of Chios has been named a finalist …

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Greek man arrested for allegedly filming military sites in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus

A Greek lawyer has been arrested by authorities in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus for reportedly filming military sites, with the man facing allegations of espionage. The lawyer was detained last Friday …

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