Australia
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A 160-year-old legacy takes new shape
The legacy of ancient Greece will be revived at the University of Melbourne, with a $1 million donation to be used for the new Chair of Classics and its facilities.
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Anger at Council plans to move Oakleigh Sunday Market
More than 800 people have signed the ‘Save Oakleigh Rotary Market’ petition in the hopes that the market doesn’t have to relocate.
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Napthine government recognising the value of multicultural media
The Victorian government says because migrants are coming from a broader range of countries than before, multicultural media is need now more than ever.
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Philhellene Gough Whitlam dies
Tributes flow as the community remembers former prime minster Gough Whitlam, who passed away today aged 98.
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Greek icon closes
Hellenism takes a hit with the closure of Medallion Cafe on Lonsdale Street.
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Two Australians lead fight for Parthenon Marbles’ return
International lawyer Geoffrey Robertson and David Hill might be Greece’s best shot at getting the Parthenon Marbles back.
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NUGAS to host talent show
Taking a bit of pressure off exam period, NUGAS Victoria will be hosting a talent show event and will reward bonus points for Greek references.
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Inaugural Greek Poetry Recital Competition held
Over 100 students took part from year 3 to year 12 and presented their chosen poems before a panel of judges.
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Into the thick of Ebola
UN spokesperson Ari Gaitanis has flown into West Africa to keep the world informed on the outbreak of Ebola
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Courageous monk
With the rates of Ebola infection accelerating in Sierra Leone, Greek Australian Father Themi Adamopoulos says he won’t leave even if he contracts the virus.