Australia
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Georgina Papafotiou’s resignation from helm of Agia Paraskevi board causes commotion
The Greek Community of Agia Paraskevi, St Albans, was set to turn a new leaf in February with the appointment of Georgina Papafotiou, the former mayor of Brimback, to the …
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Locally transmitted COVID-19 case noted in Sydney
Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed a new case, a man in his 50s from south-east Sydney. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the man “is very active in the community” and had …
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Greek church closure due to committee wrangles
The Archdiocese of Australia confirmed the news of the closure of Sts Raphael, Nicholas and Irene in Liverpool, Sydney, in an announcement alleging “unlawful acts and decisions” by the current …
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Hawthorn Spartans have a lot to prove against Old Melburnians this weekend
When the Hawthorn Spartans face Old Melburnians this Saturday, they will be keen to put behind them last week’s Round 4 record mauling by Old Scotch. The result on 1 …
Elderly Greeks learn how to keep in touch with their families the smartphone way
For Christina Ntaliani, the great reward is watching the joy on her elderly students’ faces when they receive their first response from a grandchild to their first message that they …
Vale Michelle Papas, business events stalwart dies suddenly from coronary episode
Business events industry stalwart Michelle Papas (Paps) passed away on the weekend following an unexpected coronary episode. Ms Papas was known for her energy and drive within the business events …
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Con Dionyssopoulos, a story which comes straight from the heart
Con Dionyssopoulos, 53, exercised regularly most of his life, in fact he went to the gym a lot and he did not and does not drink or smoke. He would …
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It’s Heart Week, and an expert highlights some simple tips to prevent a heart attack
This week is Heart Week, which began on Monday, 3 May and ends on Sunday, 9 May and is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with patients about the …
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La Brae on Bay Street, LA Down Under where the first migrants walked
Bay Street in Port Melbourne, where many Greek businesses are located, was closed to cars at midnight on Monday so the crew of “La Brea”, a new US TV show …
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Stop filling shoeboxes with receipts. Here’s how to simplify work-related tax deductions
Ever wondered why you’re still collecting receipts on the off-chance the Tax Office wants to see them? A decade ago, fired up by what he’d read in the Henry Tax …