Australia
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Australians owed millions in unclaimed Medicare rebates
Nearly one million Australians could receive a festive season boost to their bank balance, as the government tries to return $234 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits. On average, these Australians …
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Mytilineos agrees 10-year deal to supply broadband operator NBN with PV power
Greek industrial group Mytilineos Energy and Metals has approved a ten-year deal with Australian broadband wholesaler NBN Co to source green electricity from its 120-MW (megawatt) solar park in Queensland. …
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Ex-Labor MP lured boys for sex with drugs, money
Ex-NSW Labor politician Milton Orkopoulos used drugs, money and his position of trust in the community to sexually assault vulnerable young boys. The now-66-year-old will spend another decade behind bars …
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Safety alert after bacteria outbreak at hospitals
A bacterial outbreak in hospitals around the nation has been linked to almost 50 people, including an elderly patient who died in Queensland. Australia’s medical watchdog has issued a quarantine …
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Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorified hatred’
The Nazi salute and hate symbols will be outlawed under new counter terrorism laws. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the government was drawing a line in the sand on glorifying hatred. …
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Alcohol in movies: Surprising presence in kids’ films raises concerns
You’d most likely answer, ‘children’, if we asked you who the target audience was for Alvin and the Chipmunks. With that in mind, how often does alcohol appear in that …
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Greek Australian firefighters “turn up” the heat for a good cause
As the new year arrives, the Australian Firefighters Calendar, an initiative brought to life by a team of skilled firefighters – including two Greeks – continues the 31-year-old tradition with …
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World’s largest coal port in Australia remains blocked by climate protesters
Protesters have spent the night blockading the world’s largest coal port over what they say is the failure of government to act on climate change. Several hundred protesters blocked Newcastle …
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Hidden crisis: Uncovering suicide’s impact on the Greek community
An often taboo subject, suicide is a major issue in Australia and around the globe, even within the Greek community, affecting the young and old. This year, Neos Kosmos has …
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Bushfires threaten more homes as heatwave fuels carnage
Out-of-control bushfires that have claimed at least 10 homes in metropolitan Perth have partly eased for now as firefighters battle to gain the upper hand. Authorities warned overnight that strong …