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Decision on Easey Street murder suspect nears
A decision on if Easey St murders suspect Perry Kouroumblis will be extradited from Italy could be made as early as next week. According to the Herald Sun, homicide squad …
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Senior Liberal calls for genocide recognition
A senior federal Liberal Party official has publicly advocated for the recognition of the Greek, Armenian, Assyrian and Maronite genocides. Shadow minister for housing, social services and the NDIS, Michael …
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Nick Reece retains position of Melbourne’s lord mayor
Nick Reece has been elected Melbourne’s lord mayor beating Greens candidate Roxane Ingleton to see him stay in office. Reece, who says he is “Greek at heart”, married to a …
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Trump victory forces federal election rethink
The political comeback of incoming US President Donald Trump has given major parties in Australia pause for thought ahead of the federal election. With cost-of-living concerns and economic woes driving …
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Melbourne man sentenced for murder of wife Kaliopi Roumeliotis
A man who murdered his wife in their home’s garage will spend more than two decades behind bars. Joe Lo Bianco appeared at Victoria’s Supreme Court on Thursday and was …
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PM Albanese announces social media ban for under 16s
Australia will move to ban social media for children aged under 16, with the prime minister declaring he was “calling time” on the harm caused to young people. Anthony Albanese …
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Neos Kosmos exclusive: Premier Allan extends invitation to Greek PM Mitsotakis for 2025 visit
The president of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Bill Papastergiadis, told Neos Kosmos that Premier Jacinta Allan asked him to deliver a personal invitation to the Greek Prime Minister, …
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Death tax tripled for families of wealthy estates
Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes will triple. Fees for the processing …
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HECS cut to help fix ‘intergenerational unfairness’: PM
Cutting the HECS debts of millions of university students will address the financial inequality experienced by younger Australians, the prime minister says. The federal government proposes to slash 20 per …
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Patricia Karvelas to take on new roles in ABC from 2025
Patricia Karvelas is set to take up additional roles for the ABC from 2025, with her chief new responsibility being to serve as presenter of ‘Afternoon Briefing’. The Greek Australian …