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Australia’s Foreign Minister calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to stop attacking medical facilities as Gaza’s largest hospital comes under siege. Palestinian officials say two babies are dead and dozens more patients …
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Karapanagiotidis receives Melburnian of the Year Award for his advocacy on refugee rights
“It’s still sinking in,” posted Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM on Instagram last night after being awarded Melburnian of the Year by the City of Melbourne.The CEO and founder of the Asylum …
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Killer of Cypriot-Australian Ioli Hadjilyra’s pleads guilty to manslaughter
Despite his original intention to go on trial for the murder of 26-year-old Ioli Hadjilyra on Monday, Bradley Scott Edwards, 38, admitted the manslaughter of Cypriot-Australian Ioli Hadjilyra. The story …
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Papachristopoulos graduate at 80, passed at 94 – a significant imprint on the Greek Community of Melbourne
It was one of the most incredible days of his life, Kostas Papachristopoulos told Neos Kosmos 14 years ago, after graduating at 80. “Not even in my wildest dreams could …
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Controversial UN Rapporteur calls Australia ‘complicit’ in Israel-Gaza war and is accused of bias by Australian Jewish community
A visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur from the Palestinian territories, has called for an embargo on arms supply to the Israel-Hamas war, singling out Australia as “complicit.” Francesca Albanese, the …
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Greek-led recycling business in Melbourne changes hands
Six years after establishing a 150-acre resource recovery site in Melbourne’s north, Greek-led business Repurpose It changes ownership. Announcing the sale to infrastructure investment manager Palisade Impact, co-founder George Hatzimanolis …
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Man dies in custody following police negotiation in Reservoir
A man has died in police custody following a stand-off with officers in Melbourne. Police arrived at a home on Boldrewood Parade in Reservoir following reports of a man threatening …
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Fallen recognised around Australia on Remembrance Day
Thousands are gathering across the country to remember the more than 100,000 Australians who have died at war and in peacekeeping operations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among those attending …
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Merri-bek council to fly Palestinian flag amidst heightened tensions
Merri-bek council have voted in favour of a motion to fly the Palestinian territories’ flag amidst the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, in a motion supported by …
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Optus dials up bid to mend frayed customer relations
Optus is picking up the shattered remains of customers’ confidence as it faces the fall out from its second major crisis in 18 months. The telecommunications giant suffered a 12-hour …