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Adelaide man pleads guilty to stealing police patrol car in 2021
Dramatic bodycam footage has been released showing the moment 41-year-old Sarantis Parissos stole a South Australian Police patrol car during a routine traffic stop in Adelaide. Parissos pleaded guilty in …
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Site of Alexander the Great’s famous battle with Ancient Persians discovered in Turkey
Archaeologists believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great and his forces fought the Battle of Granicus against the Persian Empire in Çanakkale, Turkey. A team of archaeologists, …
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Antipodes Festival set to take over Melbourne
The 37th Antipodes Festival is preparing to take over Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street with a full weekend of Greek culture, cuisine and entertainment. The festival, organised by the Greek Community of …
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Former Xanthi FC owner Bill Papas sentenced to seven years in prison for unpaid wages
Former owner of Xanthi FC, Greek-Australian businessman Bill Papas, has been sentenced to seven years in prison (84 months) without suspension by the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Xanthi for failing …
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Trump announces US wants to take over Gaza Strip
President Donald Trump says he wants the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. “We will own it and be responsible …
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Archaeologists confirm discovery of legendary Trojan city of Tenea
After decades of searching, archaeologists believe they have finally unearthed the legendary Trojan city of Tenea. According to a report in ATI, excavations have revealed physical evidence supporting the existence …
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South Melbourne triumphs in Men’s Final, Heidelberg wins Shield in dramatic shootout
The Greek Community Cup 2025 had a thrilling conclusion as South Melbourne and Heidelberg United emerged victorious in two action-packed finals at Warner Reserve. “Hellas” secured a remarkable 4-2 win …
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A lifetime of love and service: Con and Helen Papadopoulos celebrate 70 years of marriage
Constantinos (Con) and Helen (née Zannetides) Papadopoulos recently marked an extraordinary milestone—their 70th wedding anniversary. Surrounded by their immediate family, the couple reflected on a lifetime of love, community service, …
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New Greek Voices anthology showcases Greece’s best contemporary short fiction
A new anthology, ‘New Greek Voices: Best Short Fiction from Greece’ (Tiber & Hudson, 2024), is bringing contemporary Greek literature to a global audience. Edited by Helen Mitsios, the collection …
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Legacy of Maria Callas alive and strong in Australia
The legacy of Maria Callas is well and truly alive Down Under as the Maria Callas Australian Society held its official launch two years on from its establishment, coinciding with …