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Premier Allan touts support for small business, Greek language and culture
The table in Vanilla cafe, Oakleigh, was covered with koulouria, tsourekia, butter biscuits, chocolate bunnies, red eggs, and lambastes – a postcard Pascha table– in honour of the Victorian premier …
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Nick Xenophon sues former law firm for using letter ‘X’ in name
Former South Australian senator and lawyer Nick Xenophon has sued his former law firm for still using the letter ‘X’ in its name, arguing it is a clear reference to …
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La Trobe University signs Memorandum of Understanding with National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
La Trobe University has recently entered into a significant partnership with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), marking a new chapter in international collaboration. Dr. Raul Sanchez-Urribarri, La …
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No punishment for hotel quarantine deaths as trial axed
The families of 800 people who died during Victoria’s COVID-19 wave linked to a fatally flawed hotel scheme would be “gobsmacked” criminal charges have been dropped. Spiros Vasilakis, whose mother …
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Promoting misogyny online is not free speech: Albanese
A government campaign to crack down on misogynistic content online to reduce levels of violence against women is not limiting free speech, the prime minister says. Following a national cabinet …
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Ten slammed over conduct in Lehrmann defamation suit
A lawyer for Ten was discourteous and misleading to claim the network had been “vindicated” despite successfully defending Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation, a judge has said. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee …
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John Tsalapatis awaiting sentence after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
South Australian John Tsalapatis is set to be sentenced this month after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Tsalapatis was in court over a car accident in …
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Paniyiri Festival spotlights homelessness crisis in Brisbane’s Musgrave Park
The Brisbane-based, Paniyiri Festival has built a reputation of community spirit through its annual volunteer-run celebration of all things Greek. Since last year however, the Paniyiri has been making headlines …
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Nearly $1b to help women escape domestic violence
Women looking to escape violent relationships will be able to access $5000 in financial support through an almost $1 billion package, as part of national cabinet measures tackling violence against …
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Labor MP sacked over ‘repeated’ inappropriate behaviour
A Victorian government MP has been forced out of the Labor party room over mounting allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women – but police will not be asked to investigate. …