Australia
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Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular
More than half a million Australians have cast their vote early on the first day of pre-polling while parties scramble to lock in last-minute preference calls. Around 542,000 voters made …
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Catholic Australians’ mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope
Devoted Australian Catholics are making the long pilgrimage across continents to pay a final farewell to “noble and modern” Pope Francis. The pontiff died on Monday, aged 88, after a …
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Governor-General of Australia visits Ecumenical Patriarch
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was visited by the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, and her delegation on Bright Tuesday. Patriarch Bartholomew and the Governor-General, according to the relevant press release, had …
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Daughter of jailed Greek Aussie says she’s innocent
In an interview with Neos Kosmos, the daughter of Debbie Voulgaris tells the “real story” of her mother and the pain her ordeal has caused the family. Voulgaris was arrested …
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FECCA calls for an end to the politicisation of migrant communities in Federal Election
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) is requesting for all political leaders to reject divisive narratives and cease using migrant communities as a political tool in the …
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Victorian government announces Multicultural Review to hear the voices of communities
The Victorian government is seeking the say of the state’s multicultural and multifaith communities as they wish to hear their perspectives on how to shape its multicultural policies and institutions. …
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Liberal Party reveals $1.6 million commitment to Greek Community cultural programs
The Federal Liberal Party has announced a $1.6 million commitment to support a range of Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) projects designed to improve the organisation’s ability to expand its …
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Polls open for early voters
Campaigning has been temporarily suspended after the passing of Pope Francis, but voters can still cast their ballot in the early voting process starting from today. There was no shortage …
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Landmark Eaton Mall property sells for record $12.1m
A landmark retail property in the heart of Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall has sold for $12.1 million. The record sale saw a private investor snatch up the property in what was …
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Bots influencing election discussion on social media
A flood of fake social media profiles inundating political discussion and reaching millions of Australians during an election campaign has sparked warnings of a growing threat. Almost one in five …