Australia
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Thousands of NSW homes in blackout after destructive winds
Destructive winds are severely hampering efforts to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses after powerful gusts and heavy rain triggered flood warnings across NSW’s north coast. About 4300 …
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Inaugural multicultural youth awards to be held next weekend
The inaugural Multicultural Youth Awards, the first event of its kind in Australia dedicated to honouring exceptional achievements and contributions of multicultural youth in the community. Organised by the Multicultural …
New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care
People with disability could receive higher quality support as the federal government trials a program that pays service providers based on whether they achieve results for participants. Those on the …
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Greek voices rise: Strong Hellenic representation set for NSW local councils
NSW is set to have a strong Hellenic representation in local government for the next term with numerous candidates looking likely to secure councillor positions. Over 50 Greek-background individuals put …
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Perry Kouroumblis agrees to be extradited to Australia for 1977 Easey Street murders
Perry Kouroumblis, the 65-year-old dual citizen of Australia and Greece agreed to be extradited to Australia. Kouroumblis was arrested in Italy as part of the Victoria Police Homicide Squad’s investigation …
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Priest ‘unrepentant’ after molesting trusting family
A priest at a Greek Orthodox church remains unremorseful for sexually abusing a mother and her two children, viewing repentance as something reserved for others, a magistrate says. Mario “George” …
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Liberal Party faces backlash as Theo Zographos replaced by Katie Allen in Chisholm
Members of the Liberal Party, and the local Greek community vent over the replacement Theo Zographos as the federal election candidate for the Chisholm was given over to Dr Katie …
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Liberal MP ‘damaged own reputation’ by organising rally
Exiled MP Moira Deeming ruined her own reputation by organising and attending a divisive anti-trans rally, according to lawyers acting on behalf of Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto. Mr Pesutto’s …
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Australians abandon PM, Labor as purse strings tighten
Australians are abandoning Labor and aren’t buying assurances over cost of living support with the prime minister and opposition leader neck and neck for the top spot. Voter support for …
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Kouroumblis’s extradition for 1977 Easey St murders faces delays, causing turmoil within Greek Australian community
The extradition of a 65-year-old Greek man accused of the 1977 double homicide on Easey Street, Collingwood, Australia, is expected to be a lengthy process, according to Australian authorities. The …