Australia
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Man with Greek name charged over AAMI Park pitch invasion offences to appear in court again in February
A man accused of assaulting Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover with a metal bucket during the AAMI Park pitch invasion appeared via video link in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on …
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Victoria’s Myki system could be scrapped
Victoria’s myki tap and pay system could be scrapped by the end of next year, with the state treasurer acknowledging the public transport cards are not up to global standards. …
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Vehicle ban for Australia’s oldest street
Wheelchairs and matchbox cars will soon be the only four-wheelers heading north on Australia’s oldest street after the raging success of pandemic-induced outdoor dining accelerated change. Cars and trucks won’t …
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Andrea Michaels MP: South Australia’s wineries welcome tariff cuts on exports to India
A “groundbreaking” trade agreement between Australia and India came into effect as of today removing tariffs on the vast majority of local exports, bringing the two nations’ economies closer together. …
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Sydney to shine with biggest NYE fireworks
Sydney’s iconic harbour is set to shine on New Year’s Eve with 100,000 pyrotechnic effects lighting up the skyline after two years of muted celebrations. Shedding off social restrictions amid …
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Fiasco: only 3,500 register for vote as Greeks abroad
Only 3,500 Greek nationals living outside Greece have registered to vote in Greece, which may result in the abolishment of the three diaspora candidates. The low numbers may result in …
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Victoria welcomes a new multicultural business network
Last week, Small Business Victoria and the Victorian Multicultural Commission announced a collaboration on a multicultural business forum with the multicultural business sector. With close to 100 business owners and …
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How journalists can make a difference to the crucial national issue of domestic violence
“We all know of at least one domestic violence situation in our personal lives – whether it is friends or family – yet it is considered an issue that doesn’t …
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Three SA Greek Australians among the 50 most influential people for 2022
Three South Australian Greeks have been named in The Advertiser’s Power 50 list is for 2022. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, who on Wednesday made the first official visit to …
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Australia’s visa backlog slashed further ahead of 2023
Australia has slashed the visa backlog hitting the 600,000 milestone by the end of the year. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, said that “we were left …