Australia
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Cretans mourn the loss of Anzac veteran Norman Maddock
The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand has issued a statement following the passing of Norman William Maddock on Saturday at the age of 97. The Anzac veteran was …
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Victoria tightens restrictions after spike in coronavirus cases
Victoria becomes the first Australian state or territory to revert back to tighter COVID-19 rules as of Monday 22 June, pushing back on plans to increase the number of patrons …
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Papastergiadis to address to Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday evening online
COVID-19 got in the way of Bill Papastergiadis addressing the Delphi Economic Forum directly in Greece but as with the most of the world, life carries on electronically and the …
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Theo Maras, his rise from humble beginnings in Ikaria to being one of the most influential Australian businessmen
Ikarian born businessman Theo Maras, known for his transformation of the East End of Adelaide in the 1980s and 1990s, has been appointed as chairman of the Adelaide Central Market …
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Australia’s pensioners could see their payments slashed in half
The government announced changes to superannuation rules as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package announced in March, however the recent changes to rules may leave many older Australians financially disadvantaged. …
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Footy’s back and so is the Multicultural AFL Football Show
After a three-month COVID-19 induced hiatus, Aussie Rules Football is back and the Multicultural AFL Football Show has also made a welcome return. In Melbourne and Geelong you will be …
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Volunteers at St Nectarious Burwood receive federal funding for IT upgrade
Dr Fiona Martin MP, Member for Reid, has announced that volunteers from the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Saint Nectarios Burwood have received $3,200 through the Morrison Government’s Volunteer …
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GCM condemns racism, calls for redress for First Nations people
The Greek Community of Melbourne has condemned racism and called for urgent measures to be taken to counter the effects of discrimination faced by First Nations people in Australia. In …
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The Philhellenes who married Greek and also fell in love with Hellas
One of the things that best defines modern Australia is its embrace of multiculturalism. The new arrivals have had to face adjustments in a new country. Over the years each …
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Milton Orkopoulos allegedly raped an 11-year-old boy four times, say court documents
Court documents allege that former Greek Australian politician Milton Orkopoulos, 62, raped a young boy several times and then gave him money. The former NSW Labor minister and Lake Macquarie …