Australia
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Man jailed over Greek Australian artist’s manslaughter
Melbourne man John Spencer White, 63, will serve at least three-and-a-half years in prison for shooting artist John Christianos twice before dumping his body in a wheelie bin and leaving …
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Senior Northern Territory police official Peter Bravos to stand trial on rape charges
Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Bravos, 52, is facing charges relating to incidents allegedly committed against two victims in 2004 and 2006. On Friday, Prosecutor Nick Papas QC presented a brief …
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Celebrating 43 years of Pontiaki Estia
The Pallaconian Brotherhood’s venue in Brunswick was full to the brim on Saturday, as people of all ages turned out to celebrate 43 years of Pontiaki Estia. Of course no …
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MP Vamvakinou launches Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited form of anaemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body. Acknowledging the …
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How a poor boy from Ikaria went on to become one of the most successful businessmen in Australia
Born in Ikaria in 1934, 85-year-old Nik Chapley (Tsapaliaris), who migrated to Australia after WW2, is today considered one of the most successful businessmen in Australia, however his life journey …
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A priest’s heartfelt message of support to parents who are reluctant to take their children to church goes viral
When Adelaide-based Greek Orthodox priest, Father Michael Psaromatis, posted a heartfelt message to his parishioners last Friday letting them know that he is fully supportive and perfectly aware of their …
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A good death is a ‘fundamental human right’, says Health Minister Mikakos as Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill goes into effect
Euthanasia comes from the Greek word εὐθανασία – “good death” – and for Greek Australian Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos it is a “fundamental human right”. The definition of a …
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‘I Belong To Australia’: Greeks Welcome Archbishop Makarios at Sydney Airport
The Sydney Airport Arrivals Gate was flooded with hundreds of faithful and dozens of clergy on Tuesday night to welcome Makarios, the newly elected Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia. Delegations …
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Janiszewski and Alexakis head to Athens to give lecture on Hellenic presence in Australia
Sydney-based historian Leonard Janiszewski and photographer Effy Alexakis are heading to Athens this month to give a lecture on the depth and diversity of Australia’s Greek presence. Invited by Australian …
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‘Prioritising family’ and an ‘exciting’ professional opportunity, the reasons behind Dalidakis’ resignation
The decision made by former Victorian minister Philip Dalidakis to resign from parliament this week, was reportedly a shock for many. The 43-year-old Greek Australian was elected in the first …