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John Pagakis charged with speeding into six vehicles and killing boy
A man has been charged after allegedly mowing into six stationary cars, killing a boy and seriously injuring his mum and younger sister before fleeing the scene. Labourer John Pagakis, …
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Yannis Behrakis, Pulitzer Prize-winning photoreporter dead at 58 years
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Yannis Behrakis has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 58. His death on 3 March was confirmed by Reuters, his employer since …
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Greek Australian teen flung from stolen car in Epping
Tributes have flooded for Greek Australian teenager, Haylee Glouftsis, that was driving a Holden Astra that crashed in the early hours of Friday morning. The passenger tried to save Haylee …
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Samaras gets 11 years for killing his fiance
Greek Australian Con Samaras who shot his fiance, Tamara Turner while the pair were on the run was sentenced to 11 years on Friday. The Melbourne man had met his …
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TV legend Mike Willesee dies at 76
An Australian household name for over five decades, Mike Willesee has passed away at the age of 76 following a long battle with throat cancer. Diagnosed in 2016, the Perth-born journalist …
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Extreme heat causes Melbourne tram lines to be disrupted
Extreme heat has caused tram services in Melbourne to be cancelled. Temperature heights of 36C expected on Thursday and 35C on Friday and Saturday means that tram lines will continue …
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Andrew Demetriou questioned about $145m Acquire Learning collapse
Crown Resorts director Andrew Demetriou was questioned in court today over the $145 million collapse of education group Acquire Learning. The former AFL boss appeared before the Commercial Court of …
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Greek Australian woman delays tram inspection to complete 20-minute meditation
In the past, Melbourne inspectors on trams have had to deal with a range of reactions during inspections ranging from feigned ignorance to anger. One Greek Australian woman took a …
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PM Scott Morrison is looking to strip Cardinal George Pell of his Order of Australia honour
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is understood to be looking at taking action to strip Cardinal George Pell of his Order of Australia honour after the senior Catholic was found guilty …
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Sophie Cotsis and Labor ready for Canterbury and Government
Sophie Cotsis, the Member for Canterbury and first woman of Greek heritage to serve in the NSW parliament is in the midst of a campaign for re-election for the NSW …