Australia
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Australia’s multicultural framework under review after 50 years
The Australian Government is set to begin a policy review of the 50-year-old ‘A multi-cultural society for the future’ report by Whitlam. Consultation on the draft terms of reference to …
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Theophanous refutes IBAC report which found he’d “misused” board position
Former Victorian minister Theo Theophanous has vehemently denied any wrongdoing after the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) found he’d misused his position on a government board to lobby on behalf …
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Man arrested over Flowerdale grassfire
A man has been arrested after a large grassfire broke out north of Melbourne. The 71-year-old Flowerdale man was arrested earlier on Wednesday by local detectives, the Arson Squad and …
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Avlonitis extradited from Darwin amidst 365kg cocaine probe
Aristides Avlonitis, one of three men that police have been searching for as part of a 365kg cocaine bust investigation, was extradited to WA last week. The 36-year-old man was …
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NSW Liberal MP Peter Poulos given six-month suspension from party over Penthouse photo saga
After a new allegation of “unacceptable intimidation” against Peter Poulos emerged this week, the Liberal Party announced on Saturday afternoon its decision to suspend the MP for six months over …
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AAIA’s new Director keen to extend focus on “experiences of Australia’s Greek community today”
The University of Sydney’s Australian Archaeological Institute of Athens (AAIA) will be welcoming its new Director, experienced field archaeologist and scholar Professor Tamar Hodos, in the second half of 2023. …
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Voice: ‘If not now, when?’ PM declared in front of strong multicultural crowd in Sydney’s Inner West
The “week of action” for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament kicked off in the ethnically diverse hub of Sydney’s Inner West with the Prime Minister proclaiming “do not miss this …
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Avlonitis, one of three investigated amid 365kg cocaine probe, faces extradition court
A 36-year-old man arrested as a result of an investigation into the seizure of 365 kilograms of cocaine in Western Australia, was expected to face extradition court in Darwin on …
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Only 40 Greek Australians expressed interest in voting in the Greek elections
Only 40 Greeks living in Australia have shown interest in voting in the Greek elections. The law that has recently passed Greek parliament excludes most Greeks. The inclusion of the …
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Karapanagiotidis calls on Greek virtue
“Brother, I want all the Greeks to help,” Kon Karapanagiotidis sounds urgent over the phone. The CEO and founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, (ASRC), must fill a “gap …