Australia
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Greek Australian alleged to be behind ‘disgusting’ video directed at Lidia Thorpe
ABC have named a Greek-Cypriot Australian as one of two Australian Neo-Nazis behind the video of a masked man burning the Aboriginal flag and denigrating Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe. Neos …
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Greek-Australlian one of seven convicted in the murder of Jason De Ieso
Ten years after Jason De Ieso’s death, a jury has convicted seven men guilty of his murder, however it was unable to convict an eighth defendant. Seven individuals connected to …
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Strong police presence for planned pro-Palestine rally as anti-Semitic threats grow
A police taskforce has been set up to co-ordinate responses to protest activity in NSW after a widely-condemned pro-Palestine rally on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. The Monday …
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Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening
Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will open to commuters in less than 12 months, a builder of the mega-project says. John Holland chief executive Joe Barr has let slip the $12.6 …
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Leading advocate for return of Parthenon Sculptures appointed to Multicultural NSW Advisory Board.
The NSW Government has updated its Multicultural NSW Advisory Board, welcoming four new members, including well-known Greek-Australian community figure George Vardas. Mr Vardas and the five other members appointed/reappointed will …
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Flesh-eating ulcer spreads further as cases rise
The number of Victorians diagnosed with a flesh-eating bacterial skin infection has increased as health authorities warn cases have spread beyond previously known hotspots. Chief Health Officer Clare Looker on …
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Unveiling the complexities of gambling addiction: Insights from Dr Anastasia Hronis
Gambling is not unique to any specific cultural group; Greeks, Chinese, Irish, Italians, and Australians gamble, and there is nothing inherently wrong with gambling – unless it becomes an addiction. …
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Legendary Olympia Milk Bar owner Nicholas Fotiou dies aged 86
Greek immigrant and owner of the Olympia Milk Bar from 1959 until its closure in 2017, Nicholas Fotiou, passed away last week, leaving behind a huge legacy that is tied …
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Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages
The safety of Australians in the Middle East remains the government’s top priority as the war between Israel and Palestine escalates. About 900 people are dead and thousands more wounded …
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Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest
Protesters will march in solidarity with Palestinians in Sydney, as Australia’s Jewish community mourns the victims of renewed conflict in Israel. More than 700 Israelis are dead, and thousands more …