Australia
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Greek-born Glen Innes victim of bushfire: ‘reluctant nudist’, ‘wog’ and ‘genius electrician’
Greek-born George Nole, 85, was killed in NSW’s bushfire crisis. Mr Nole’s body was found in a car at Kangawalla fire ground, near Glen Innes, north of NSW. Former Wytaliba …
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Greek homes to be demolished to make way for works in Preston
Two Greek families are in shock after being informed early this week that their family homes will need to be demolished to allow for the government’s latest level crossing removal …
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Federal government still quiet on regional settlement services review, says Vamvakinou
The federal government is not offering support for regional migrants to find work said the Deputy Chair of the federal Joint Standing Committee on Migration, Maria Vamvakinou in Bendigo on …
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Is pill testing a green light to take drugs? Experts argue no
The debate around pill testing continues in Australia, with a bill set to be introduced into the Victorian Parliament today, co-sponsored by the Victorian Greens and Reason Party. The bill …
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Australia introduces two-tiered system for Year 12 Modern Greek language exams
Victorian students sitting for Modern Greek language exams will be placed in a two-tiered system to enable differentiation between students who have spoken a language as a ‘first language’ or …
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Tambakakis and Awad sentenced to 10 years for cocaine trafficking plans
John Tambakakis, 35, and Danny Awad, 41, have been sentenced to a minimum of 10 years behind bars by the Victorian County Court. Judge Mark Dean said, “You will each …
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Things you can do to help those affected by NSW and Queensland fires
With much of NSW and Queensland bracing itself for catastrophic fire conditions today, many of us are left wondering how we can do our bit to help. Here are four …
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New government grants seek to bring communities together through sport
Almost $20 million is now available to help communities promote social inclusion and improve health outcomes through sport, through the government’s Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grants …
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George Teazis’ fiance sentenced to 28 years for his murder
The woman convicted of killing George Teazis was sentenced to 28 years by Supreme Court judge Christopher Beal on Thursday. According to a Herald Sun report, the former stripper and …
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Greek restaurant shows true philoxenia to paramedics on Melbourne Cup Day
The Melbourne Cup is a significant event on Victoria’s calendar – albeit a controversial one – with thousands of people flocking to the event dressed to the nines. With so …