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Iconic Greek Olympian Giorgios Roubanis dies at age 95
Greek fans around the world are honouring the life of Olympic pole vaulter Giorgos Roubanis, who died on Tuesday at age 95. Roubanis took home a bronze medal at the …
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NST officially unveiled as the Australian Championship
The National Second Tier has officially gained its name as Football Australia unveiled today the much –anticipated competition as the Australian Championship. The NST is set to commence its maiden …
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Community concern over Preston Lions Football Club’s new name ‘Preston Makedonia’
The decision by IP Australia, the Australian government agency that administers intellectual property to legally register the name ‘Preston Makedonia S.C.’ for NPL Victoria team Preston Lions Football Club has …
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Maria Vamvakinou bids farewell to federal parliament after 23 years of service
Maria Vamvakinou, Member for Calwell, announced her retirement last year and delivered her valedictory speech in parliament yesterday. She said February 10 marked “23 years to the day when I …
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Panathinaikos considering options for Australian host city of the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament
There is immense excitement, not just in the diaspora but also in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the prospect of Australia becoming the first country outside of Greece to …
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Crowds gather to celebrate Saint Charalambos in Templestowe
The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Charalambos in Templestowe, marked the feast day of its patron saint with a series of well-attended celebrations, culminating in a festive Divine Liturgy on …
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HACCI National Federation holds important meetings with key bilateral trade stakeholders in Greece
The Hellenic Australian Chanber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation (HNF) has taken a big step towards consolidating bilateral trade ties with Greece following a series of meetings held …
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‘Dido and Aeneas’ to blend opera with acrobatics in spectacular Sydney show
Henry Purcell’s famous opera on the love story between Dido and Trojan hero Aeneas is set to take over Sydney, with Opera Australia (OA) presenting an Opera Queensland production mixing …
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Fake video of Santorini’s destruction sparks panic on TikTok
A series of AI-generated videos depicting Santorini in chaos has gone viral on TikTok, highlighting the growing issue of fake news that thrives within social media algorithms. One particularly alarming …
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EΣTIA Film Nights: Experience the magic of Greek cinema in North Hobart
Film lovers and Hellenic culture enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Spirit of Greece on Screen film event brings two classic Greek films with English subtitles to North …