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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 …
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Does the Greek vote still count in Australian Federal Elections?
During this Federal Election both Labor and Liberal have courted the Hellenic vote with both promising millions of dollars to support the Greek community. Both have pledged a whopping $5 …
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ALP to match Federal govt’s $5 million funding to the Greek Community of Melbourne
Leader of the Labor Party Bill Shorten announced on Tuesday that “a Labor government that I lead will match funding for the Greek Centre Hub and the Hellenic Chair in …
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Greek Coca-Cola billionaire arrested in Carribean for possession of $1.3m worth of cannabis plants
Greek US-based billionaire Alkiviades “Alki” David, 50, was arrested on the Caribbean Island of Saint Kitts after a search of his private jet uncovered more than 5,000 cannabis plants worth …