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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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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 …
Australian Open: De Minaur hurting, Shelton slams broadcasters
Alex de Minaur felt like he’d been “slapped across the face” after his most promising Australian Open tilt yet ended in a demoralising quarter-final demolition at the hands of familiar …
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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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Tsitsipas ignoring fan requests at Australian Open leaves them disappointed
There have been some complaints about Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open last week by some in the Greek community. These relate to his attitude and response to some fans …
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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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Alyssa Polites: The cycling ‘Queen of the Mountains’
Cyclist Alyssa Polites opened up the Women’s Tour Down Under race last week in style, announcing to the cycling world that she’s back. Two years ago she was one of …
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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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Ancient Greek biblical inscription discovered in Byzantine-Era mosaic in Israel
Archaeologists have unveiled a remarkable Byzantine-era complex in Israel, featuring a vibrant mosaic floor with a Greek inscription from the Bible. The inscription, quoting Deuteronomy 28:6, reads: “Blessed are you …