Australia
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Greek Australian academic at the forefront of addressing domestic violence
Just last week in Australia six women were killed in a matter of seven days. So it’s fair to say that the appointment of the Respect Victoria board, an independent …
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Greek Australian boy battling rare type of cancer
Adelaide four-year-old Jaxon Kaplatzis is believed to be the only person in Australia ever diagnosed with a rare type of leukaemia and despite his young age, he is battling his …
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Barrister and actor Constantinos Kilias named a new magistrate
Barrister Constantinos Kilias was appointed a magistrate in Victoria on Wednesday. While he has been working in the legal profession for three decades now, with a focus on criminal cases, …
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Stormy debate over review endorsing religious schools’ right to discriminate against gay students
Faith-based schools across the country will see their ability to discriminate against students on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation guaranteed, if the Federal government puts into effect …
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Traveller arrested for trying to smuggle $3.5 m worth of ice into Australia
A 47-year-old man from Cyprus was arrested on Sunday at Sydney International Airport, after the Australian Border Force (ABF) allegedly found four kilograms of ice hidden in the lining of …
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SA Tourism board member resigns after liking racist ‘Greek Crooks’ tweet
SA Tourism Commission board member Andrew Killey has resigned from his position, effective immediately, following the uproar caused by him ‘liking’ a racially offensive social media post, which claimed the …
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Labor promises kinder for every 3-year-old in 2020
In an Australian first, under a re-elected Andrews Labor Government every Victorian child born will start kindergarten a year earlier, giving them the skills and experiences they need to be …
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Samuel Symons, 27, loses cancer battle
Samuel Symons, 27, has passed away following a long battle with a recurrent aggressive brain tumour. “It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our son …
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Proposal to upgrade Oakleigh station precinct goes public
Plans to upgrade Oakleigh railway station and its surroundings have been presented for public consultation by the City of Monash council. The main theme behind the designs is to take …
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Planning an overseas trip? Make sure you are not in debt to Centrelink!
In a bid to recoup $800 million of debt, former welfare recipients who owe money to the federal government will face a travel ban until the funds are repaid. So …