Australia
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Report reveals skilled migrants benefit Australia’s economy
A new report has confirmed that skilled migration to Australia is of benefit to the country’s wealth, calling into question the debate about whether there is a need to cut …
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Anzac trail in Greece gets a boost
This year will see the unveiling of three new exciting additions to Greece’s Anzac commemorative trail – from the northern Aegean island of Lemnos to Pylos and Methone in the …
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Katie Sfetikidis enters the race for the seat of City of Melbourne Lord Mayor
The by-election for Lord Mayor of Melbourne just took an artistic – and Greek – turn. Visual artist and lighting designer Katie Sfetkidis announced her candidacy on Monday, promising to use her campaign …
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Wanted: Have you seen Kypros Kypri?
Kypros Kypri, 53, failed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on April 24, 2017 for a series of alleged deceptions. A warrant has now been issued for his arrest. …
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Photographer Polixeni Papapetrou dies aged 57
Greek Australian photographer Polixeni Papapetrou has passed away aged 57. The news was announced on Wednesday by her husband, Monash University professor and visual arts critic, Robert Nelson. “Polixeni left, …
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Natalie Kyriacou makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Natalie Kyriacou, founder of wildlife conservation organisation My Green World, has been named as part of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2018 Social Entrepreneur list, which she says she didn’t …
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Andrew Liveris and wife give historic gift to University of Queensland
Despite his success, it’s clear University of Queensland (UQ) alumnus Andrew Liveris hasn’t forgotten his roots, having been very generous with both his time and money to the institution. The …
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Jail time up to five years and high fines for use of unlicensed fireworks at Easter, police warn
Victoria Police officers will be on high alert over the Orthodox Easter period, targeting the unauthorised and unlicensed use of fireworks and crackers as part of celebrations. “We respect the …
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Update: St Panteleimon Church in S.A. destroyed in fire
A fire has completely destroyed the Greek Orthodox Chruch of St Panteleimon at Glenelg North in Adelaide. St Panteleimon is the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in South Australia, operating since 1981. …
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One of Australia’s main city squares turned GREEK for a weekend!
Adelaide’s main square turned Greek last weekend hosting the largest Greek Festival in South Australia, known as Glendi, attracting close to 40,000 people in Victoria Square in the heart of …