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Greece’s new ambassador presents credentials to the Governor-General
The new ambassador of Greece to Australia, George Papacostas, presented his credentials to the Governor General David Hurley in Canberra on Wednesday. Before coming to Canberra, Mr Papacostas had served …
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Constellation of stars set to shine at Sydney’s Greek festival
The 38th Greek Festival of Sydney features a full programme of events over eight weeks during which artists from the Greek community in Australia, and Greece will be showcasing their …
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Liberal MP sacked following sexual harassment complaint by Greek Australian MP Connie Bonaros
Premier Steven Marshall banished South Australian MP Sam Duluk from the Liberal Parliamentary Party after the Waite MP failed to “come clean” on the entirety of his inappropriate behaviour against …
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Mark Bouris honoured by Melbourne Greek community
In front of a sold-out audience of 120, the Greek Community of Melbourne presented its second instalment of Hellenic discourse with Mark Bouris as the main speaker. Following an introduction …
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Cartoonist Michael Leunig joins chronic pain fundraiser championed by advocate Soula Mantalvanos
Throughout her 13 years of lived experience with chronic pain, Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop (QG&W) Director Soula Mantalvanos has played a key role in advocating for the cause. Four years …
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Police failings outlined in inquest into Gargasoulas’ Bourke St rampage
The inquest into the police handling of the Bourke Street massacre continued on Wednesday with a stinging criticism made by one of Victoria’s most senior policemen. Assistant Police Commissioner Stephen …
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Victoria’s Health Minister and other MPs defend their right to Greek dance while on holiday in Zorbagate
Greek Australian politicians filmed enjoying themselves at a Bali nightclub have defended their rights to a good time following criticism of footage, released by the Herald Sun, showing them dancing …
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Readers respond well to call for stories of old Yarraville
The response from Neos Kosmos readers to provide information about the Greek community of Yarraville has been very encouraging for Olympia Koziaris who is compiling a history of the Melbourne …
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Dr Steve Petratos is one step closer to MS breakthrough treatment
A team of researchers at Monash University led by Dr Steve Petratos, is one step closer to developing an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS), with the potential to reverse …
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Twisted mast on second-last day of racing costs Cyprus sailing hero dear
Last Saturday will not be a day that Cypriot Olympian sailor Pavlos Kontides will remember with much fondness; it was the day when problems with his Laser sailing boat led …