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Can Victoria’s debt deliver on its promise?

Victoria’s state debt is rising, with forecasts suggesting it will reach approximately $188.8 billion by 2027. For many—particularly political and economic commentators who favour smaller government and demand-side economic restraint—this …

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From Kalamata to Collins Street: The man who rode Melbourne’s trams into history

After 57 years on the rails, Kostas Petropoulos — migrant, conductor, driver, unionist, dreamer — says farewell to his beloved tramways, but not to the journey of a lifetime still unfolding
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What’s On end of May: Live entertainment and celebrations

VIC SETTING SUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: PSAROKOKALO Enjoy a series of award-winning short films from the Athens Short Film Festival, Psarokokalo. – Kappa Dark Comedy – Clementine Drama – Miss …

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NPL Victoria Men’s: Maxim Gaydovskiy takes the helm at Port Melbourne Sharks

Melbourne’s football community is buzzing with excitement as a new figure steps into the spotlight of the NPL Victoria. Port Melbourne Sharks have announced the appointment of Maxim Gaydovskiy as …

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Brad Battin won’t be distracted by ideology – promises Victorians ‘solutions and honesty’

Victoria's new Opposition Leader distances himself from culture wars, pledging practical reform on housing, youth crime, small business, red tape and embraces the state's diversity
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NPL Victoria Men’s: Cannons face tough test at Avondale

Another fiery round awaits Victorian football fans this week, with blockbuster derbies and high-stakes clashes lighting up the NPL and VPL1. The action never stops! NPL The match of the …

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Mother’s Day event bound by love and community spirit

A heartfelt Mother’s Day celebration hosted by Radio Symban in Sydney paid tribute to the enduring love and sacrifice of mothers. Held at the Greek Orthodox Community NNO Hall, organisers …

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Lift-off at Eurovision as first qualifiers revealed

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday with a semi-final filled with pyrotechnics, colour and a dramatic sweep of music, from Portuguese guitar ballads to banging Belgian techno. Fifteen …

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Plastic surgeon ‘ashamed’ of preying on underage girls for sex

A former plastic surgeon with practices in Sydney and Melbourne has told how he was ashamed of grooming young girls for sex. Richard Sackelariou, 70, paid six girls aged between …

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‘Girls in Crisis’ who judge and are judged, constantly and for everything (photos)

The Creative Drama & Arts of the Greek Community of Melbourne celebrated its tenth anniversary last weekend with a performance called “Girls in Crisis”, a production centred on women. The …

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Bishops and pilgrims from Australia visit the Cathedral of Panagia of Pera in Istanbul

Bishops and pilgrims from Australia visited the Cathedral of Panagia of Pera in Istanbul, Turkey. On the Sunday of the Paralytic, 11 May 2025, at the Church of Panagia in …

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Upcoming seminar to unpack the Pontian Genocide and the trials that took place

The Greek Community of Melbourne is set to tackle the subject of the Pontian Genocide, taking an in-depth look at the series of trials after World War One that took …

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Postecoglou urges Spurs to ‘make impact’ by Europa win

Tottenham Hotspur are a club haunted by failure. The stadium may be new but it sits on the old White Hart Lane site and the ghosts remain. In the quieter …

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Klavdia turns heads on Eurovision 2025 turquoise carpet in Basel after being dubbed a “favourite”

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest officially began on Sunday (local time) with the traditional Turquoise Carpet ceremony, held in the Swiss city of Basel. Representing Greece, singer Klavdia made an …

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Nationals leader fends off challenge after party vote

Nationals leader David Littleproud has retained his position after fending off a challenge over climate change. The Nationals’ 20-member party room on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan …

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