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Women not charged for lewd sex acts outside Greek restaurant in Brisbane
A group of three women aged in their 20s enjoyed a boozy Sunday lunch at the up-market Greek Hellenika restaurant at Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The trio stumbled out of the …
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War veterans: Korean veteran Konstantinos Kontossis, a reluctant hero of a ‘Forgotten War’
There’s a Greek saying that goes Θα γίνει της Κορέας that roughly translates to “All hell will break loose”. The expression gained popularity in the ’50s upon the return of …
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Australian citizens applying for partner visas also under scrutiny as of 17 April
Currently, part of the criteria for Partner visa permanent residence requires the visa applicant to be sponsored by an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen. Together, …
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Twelve Evzones will march with Australian soldiers on Anzac Day!
The much-anticipated arrival of 12 Evzones, elite soldiers of the Hellenic Presidential Guard, is upon us. The elite infantrymen will arrive in Australia on Tuesday (23 April), accompanied by their …
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FECCA releases election platform, calls for respectful campaign
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) today released its 2019 Federal Election Platform titled Governing for culturally diverse Australia, and has called on the major parties to …
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Contribute to the Multicultural Legislative Review 2019
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet, through Multicultural Affairs has launched a review of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Act 1980, the key piece of legislation …
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Lemnos’ Gallipoli Campaign Commemorative Services for April 2019 announced
The Regional Government Authorities on Lemnos have advised Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee of their plans for this year’s commemorations of the Gallipoli campaign on the island. Each year the …
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Story briefs from the week that was
AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the election date for 18 May. The poll will decide whether the Coalition government wins a third term in office or …
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Police locate body believed to be missing man Tony Tsakis, 76
Police located a body yesterday, Thursday 11 April on Truganina Road in Carnegie. Though the deceased has yet to be officially identified, police believe the body to be that of …
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Pensioners’ endless battle for dignity
A group of members of the Fair Go for Pensioners coalition (FGFP) took to the streets on Thursday calling ministers and parliamentarians to recognise the significant hardship facing senior pensioners …