Australia
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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 …
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Poor hearing is an avoidable obstacle to living a fuller life
It is not just COVID-19 that imposes social isolation. Hearing loss creates its own set of circumstances that can force a person to withdraw from social contacts. And that withdrawal …
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Former Greek Australian Labor Minister charged with new child sex abuse offences
Former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos, 62, will appear in Newcastle Court tomorrow via an audiovisual link. Mr Orkopoulos, who served as Aboriginal affairs minister in the government of former …
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Asia-Minor born Minister Adem Somyurek sacked
Victoria’s government minister Adem Somyurek was sacked from his cabinet after Channel Nine aired allegations of branch stacking and a recording of him using foul language about a ministerial colleague. …
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Victoria steps up targeted testing to track coronavirus
Victoria will step up its targeted coronavirus testing, zeroing in on communities where cases may be more likely or where testing numbers are relatively low – ensuring we have a …
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Victoria eases restrictions from 21 June
Earlier today the state Premier, Daniel Andrews announced the proposed changes that will be implemented next week. “From 11:59pm on 21 June, libraries, community centres and halls will be able …
Greek-Australian Melbourne real-estate agent arrested for cocaine trafficking
Former real-estate agent Kristiana Karakostas was caught trying to sell cocaine on the American classifieds website Craigslist. The ad was selling “White VIP” party tickets that could be acquired and …
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Nik Dimopoulos sues police over mental and physical injuries during wrongful raid
It was May last year when Victoria police mistakenly raided gay community book shop Hares & Hyenas in Fitzroy, injuring Nik Dimopoulos who was thought to be an offender. Police …