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Several members of the Greek community recognised for their service on Australia Day
The Greek community was well-represented on the Australia Day honours list this year, with at least 16 individuals of Greek background recognised for their outstanding service to the nation. Among …
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Celebrations should also reflect on First Australian stories
A record 25,000 people will be coming forward to become citizens on Australia Day this year, adding to the national day’s significance. For the minister directly tasked with overseeing celebrations …
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Mikakos announces Coronavirus reaches Melbourne and urges calm
Victorian Health Minister, Jenny Mikakos said today a Chinese national in Melbourne is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Australia. It’s believed two further “probable infections” are being treated …
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What does Australia Day mean to you?
Growing up in a Greek household, Australia Day wasn’t a particularly significant day of celebration. While my parents have forever been thankful for the opportunity to migrate to this country, …
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Man causes violent scene at Greek Consulate in Melbourne
An incident took place on Tuesday at the Greek Consulate in Melbourne, which saw a man become violent with staff. According to Neos Kosmos‘ sources, the man visited the Consulate …
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Archbishop Makarios reveals Archdiocese’s grand plans for 2020
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios has stayed true to his word. Soon after arriving in Australia, he said he would have some big plans to announce on his Name Day, and …
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Victoria Police searching for missing Greek Australian man Paris Roumbos
Victoria Police have launched an investigation to discover the whereabouts of 47-year-old Paris Roumbos. According to the information given to the authorities, the Greek Australian got into his green Hyundai …
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Greek Australian stabbing victim identified
Frankie Victor Prineas has been identified as the 27-year-old man who was stabbed in Charnwood over the weekend. His name has been released after a suppression order expired. His father, …
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Cyprus sailing hero to be welcomed in Melbourne ahead of Olympics
A commemorative stamp has been issued for his 2012 Olympic exploits and, no wonder, because Pavlos Kontides has put Cyprus on the map and now the Cypriot community of Melbourne …
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Greek granny power to defeat the blaze
Lina (Pashalina) Belios is just your average Greek yiayia, who has lived in Australia for the past 50 years. A seamstress before retirement, she called up our offices at Neos …