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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 …
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Victorian government invests in life-saving DNA tests for medical treatment of children
Victoria is leading the way in scientific research, investing $33.3 million in genomic sequencing, a cutting-edge process allowing for quick diagnosis of rare genetic conditions. “These tests help our sickest …
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Greek-Australian petition for Macedonia goes online
A petition started by a group of Greek-Australians, calling for Australia to maintain the use of the term Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, goes online. The campaign began with the …
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Have your say on the government’s plan to change citizenship laws
If a costly postal vote on marriage equality was not irregular enough of a move from the part of the legislative body to ask public approval for a piece of …
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George Paxinos launches new book: The Brain Atlas
Scientia Professor George Paxinos FAA FASSA AO launched his new book The Brain Atlas at Parliament House on Tuesday while in Canberra to take part in Brains on the Hill – a three-day event …
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Canberra’s newest judge: Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson
Canberra has welcomed a new judge on board, swearing in Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson on Monday at a ceremonial sitting in the ACT Supreme Court. Addressing those gathered, the Greek Australian acknowledged …