Australia
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Greek company secures $234 million in financing for Australian solar farm projects
Greece-based resources company Mytilineos is expanding its already established renewable energy portfolio in Australia with three new photovoltaic (PV) assets nearing or having completed full construction and undergoing testing. Mytilineos …
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“We love you”: outpour of tributes as much loved radio host Terry “Tezza” Diomis passes suddenly at 51
There’s been an outpour of tributes and sentiment for Greek Australian Terry Dimitiros Diomis, known fondly by the nickname ‘Tezza’, after he tragically passed away on January 15. A fixture …
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Ardern standing down as New Zealand PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her retirement from politics within the next month. Ms Ardern choked back tears on Thursday as she said she did not have …
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EPA gives green-thumbs a leg up in the fight against garden gremlins
Australia’s Greeks are renowned green-thumbs, you only need to take a stroll through suburbs like Reservoir or Oakleigh to get a firsthand look at their gardening prowess. You’ll often hear …
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Fake cop to be jailed for ‘sadistic’ rapes
For more than three decades, Theodoros Tsalkos avoided any punishment over his “sick, sadistic” kidnapping and rape of two teenage girls. Posing as an undercover cop, he picked up the …
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‘Nationally significant sculpture’ in Sydney inspired by Ancient Greece gets new life
Restoration works have been completed for central Sydney’s iconic Archibald Fountain which features the statue of the Ancient Greek god of light, Apollo. Targeted upgrades of the 90-year-old artwork included …
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Flood-ravaged Melburnians have their say
Three months after a rising Maribyrnong River flooded Melbourne’s inner west, residents will have their say on what went wrong. Public submissions open on Tuesday to an independent flood inquiry …
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Kyrgios could cop fine over e-scooter ride
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is facing a please-explain from police and potential fines for riding an electric scooter while not wearing a helmet and with a passenger aboard. Just ahead …
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Former Greek associate of Bill Papas denies involvement in fraud
In documents filed in an Australian court, one-time Greek business partner of Bill Papas Anastasios Giamouridis has denied any role in the alleged $500m fraud against banking institutions. In the …
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The next generation of nurses and midwives
Greek Australians in NSW who aspire to become nurses and midwives can now apply for support through the Cadetship and scholarship Programs in 2023. Applications are now open for NSW …