Australia
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Courtney Houssos is the new Labor Shadow Minister for Natural Resources in NSW
Courtney Houssos MLC has taken on the role of Shadow Minister for Natural Resources of NSW, in addition to her current role of Shadow Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation. …
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Marrickville cultural precinct put on hold by Danias Holdings development
It was on 5 August when artist Urthboy took to social media to break the news that the ‘Rich Street Innovation Hub’ in the inner-west Sydney suburb of Marrickville was …
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Strengthening of Greek-Australian defence positions a key topic of Hardalias’ visit Down Under
Deputy Minister of National Defence, Nikos Hardalias will be visiting Australia as part of his agenda to strengthen the national defence relationship between Greece and Australia. The deputy minister has …
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Chrysoulakis: Diaspora ‘provide critical soft power and are crucial in public diplomacy’
“Greek Diaspora are prized as cultural capital, they provide critical soft power and are crucial in public diplomacy,” says John Chrysoulakis, the Secretary General for Hellenism Abroad and Public Diplomacy. …
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Alleged fraudster Bill Papas withdrew his football team from Greek league, while Westpac continues pursuit
Alleged Forum Finance fraud, and ex Sydney Olympic president, Bill Papas withdrew his football club Xanthi from the Greek sporting league, after financial and cash flow issues left it unable …
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Moreland officially renamed Merri-bek to cut ties with slavery association
A council in Melbourne has been formally renamed to end its association with an 18th-century Jamaican slave estate. From this Monday, Moreland City Council will effectively be known as Merri-bek …
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‘We Greeks prefer cash’: F45 founder had described cash drop-offs to lawyer in bankruptcy affidavit
Adam Gilchrist had fought against bankruptcy before launching the F45 fitness empire, with a ‘Greek way’ repayment plan to his debtors, the Daily Mail Australia revealed. Documents obtained by the …
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Court trial in Westpac’s case against Bill Papas delayed to 2023
The legal saga over an alleged $300m fraud which Westpac accuses Bill Papas and Vincenzo Tesoriero of having orchestrated, will continue until at least early 2023. Justice Michael Lee had …
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Hospitality industry in Australia, Greece rife with exploitation, survey finds
Incidents of sexual harassment, bullying, wage theft and exploitation are prevalent in the hospitality industry in Australia and elsewhere, according to a University of Queensland study published this week. The …