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Farewell Dimitri Gogos: Obituary for a great publisher that the NK family will miss
The Neos Kosmos family is saddened by the death of its founder Takis (Dimitri) Gogos on Monday, 20 May. He passed away peacefully at midday at the age of 88, …
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ASRC founder Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM receives Honorary Doctor of Laws
Founder and CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM has received an Honorary Degree from La Trobe University. A leading human rights advocate, he was recognised …
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Travel to the UK just got easier for Australian passport-holders
Australians travelling to the UK can now use their biometric passports at automated ePassport gates that will allow them to avoid airport queues. The gates use facial recognition technology to …
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Greek Australian pollies: winners and losers in the 2019 elections
There was a slight loss suffered by Greek Australian Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou, and a marginal increase to the votes garnered by Labor deputy Steve Georganas. The good news is …
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Scott Morrison claims victory in surprise election swing; Labor concedes defeat
Australia’s Coalition appears to have secured a shock election win on Saturday, defying expectations of a Labor victory. A powerful swing in key parts of the country put Prime Minister …
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Exit polls indicate a Labor win in Australian elections 2019
Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison have cast their votes with millions of Australians across the country. Exit polls indicate a Labor win in the next federal government with the final …
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GCM mourns loss of Bob Hawke
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has issued the following announcement for the passing of a great leader: The Greek community of Melbourne mourns the loss of a great Australian …
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Bob Hawke and the Greeks, an amazing relationship in pictures
Bob Hawke, Labor’s longest-serving prime minister held the post from 1983-1991 before being succeeded by Paul Keating. Thanks to his larrikin ways and strong social policies, he was one of …
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Bob Hawke dies ‘peacefully’, aged 89
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke died peacefully at his home at the age of 89 years. His wife, Blanche D’Alpuget, released a statement announcing the passing of the 23rd …
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First Nepalese descent candidate standing for federal office committed to supporting Greek community
Building social cohesion while helping ethnic communities flourish feature on top of the stated list of priorities for Liberal candidate for Barton, Pramej Sherstha. Being the first candidate of Nepalese …