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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 …
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Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
Campaign efforts are accelerating in the race to referendum day for the Indigenous voice, with one in eight votes still up for grabs. Coming from behind and with every major …
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Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
Australian landmarks will be lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after Islamist group Hamas launched the bloodiest attack on the country in decades. NSW Premier Chris …
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Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other
The opposing camps in the Indigenous voice debate rarely see eye-to-eye, but they agree a constitutionally enshrined advisory body would be unlike anything else in the world. The ‘yes’ and …
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Orthodox and Muslim faith leaders urge communities to say ‘Yes’ to the Voice
The majority of the Greek Orthodox faith community across Australia has expressed support for the “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum to be held on Saturday, 14 October. The Prime …