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Former Labor MP Tony Lupton makes political comeback as independent candidate for Prahran

Tony Lupton, the 67-year-old former Labor MP, is re-entering politics and has announced his intention to run independently for his old seat of Prahran. Lupton who represented the inner-city electorate …

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The Konstas effect – Breaking cricket into the Greek community

Greeks in Australian cricket have not really been celebrated until the arrival of the young 'Achilles'. Will we see a shift?
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What’s On in early February: Season of music from concerts to clubs

VIC Brunswick Beethoven Festival – Stefan Cassomenos The Brunswick Beethoven Festival returns to Merri-bek this February 2025 for its 17th year. A rendezvous of world-class performers in the heart of …

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Tahlia Kokkinis’s breakout Australian Open run comes to an end

Tahlia Kokkinis’s breakout run at the Australian Open Juniors has come to an end. The 16-year-old was defeated by world No.7 Japanese player Sonobe Wakana 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday. Kokkinis, …

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Kostas Tangalakis: The King of Melbourne’s ‘bouzoukia’

Synonymous with Melbourne's Greek nightlife scene Tangalakis speaks openly about his 35 years in the business of nightlife entertainment
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Young Socceroo Nathan Amanatidis joins Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar have signed Young Socceroos forward Nathan Amanatidis on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Amanatidis joins Roar from Sydney FC where he made 14 A-League appearances, scoring one goal in the …

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Greece’s main animal park to send its dolphins to Florida

Greece’s main zoo on Wednesday said it would transfer its five dolphins to a Florida aquarium, after a long dispute with animal organisations. “It’s not easy to keep dolphins,” Jean-Jacques Lesueur, …

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Australia likely to steer clear of Trump tariffs: Wong

Confidence is high that Australia will be able to avoid tough trade sanctions under the second Trump administration, the foreign minister says, following talks with the new US Secretary of …

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Tahlia Kokkinis into Australian Open Juniors quarter final

Tahlia Kokkinis is through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open Juniors after defeating Brooke Black 5-7, 6-1, 6-3. The unheralded wildcard is one of Australia’s only remaining hopes of …

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Hat-trick hero Pavlidis stars as Benfica succumbs to Barcelona

Vangelis Pavlidis stood tall as a chief protagonist in Benfica’s epic UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona, scoring three times in their dramatic 4-5 away loss to the Catalonian outfit. …

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Politis takes hardline stance on cocaine use at Roosters

Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis has declared a zero-tolerance policy on cocaine use among his players, vowing to sack anyone caught using the drug regardless of the NRL’s two-strike policy. …

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Cyprus leaders discuss opening more crossings on divided island

Rival Cypriot leaders met Monday to discuss opening more crossing points across the divided island, the United Nations said, as part of trust-building efforts to revive stalled peace talks. President …

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Trump pledges to save America from ‘decline’

An emboldened Donald Trump has declared that “America’s decline is over” as he reclaimed the US presidency, promising a crackdown on illegal immigration and portraying himself as a savior chosen …

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Melbourne-Thessaloniki sister-city relationship marks 40 years with renewed commitments

The Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” has celebrated the enduring relationship between Melbourne and Thessaloniki by congratulating Nicholas Reece on his election as Melbourne’s new Mayor. This gesture follows a …

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Mitsotakis welcomes Trump’s return with focus on security and prosperity

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has extended his congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement on social media, …

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