Australia
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Greece’s new Ambassador to Australia officially assumes duties
The fist-time opportunity for Greeks abroad to participate in the upcoming European elections, was emphasized by the new Ambassador in Australia, in a message on the occasion of his appointment. …
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Reflecting Australia as a career ambassador
After 29 years of service, last week I retired from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. I am an unlikely Australian diplomat, having joined DFAT as a graduate trainee …
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One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose
One woman has died and another is in a critical condition after drug overdoses on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Emergency workers were called to an apartment in Surfers Paradise about 11pm …
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Facebook News goes as Meta backs off news, politics
Meta will sunset Facebook News in early April for users in the US and Australia as the platform further de-emphasises news and politics. The feature was shut down in the …
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Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined
Concerns that environmental laws lack transparency and adequate ambition will be put under the microscope at hearings into extinction in Australia next month. Consultations for reforms to environmental and biodiversity …
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‘Proud’ Greek by wedlock Nicholas Reece, to become Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor
Sally Capp will stand aside as lord mayor of Melbourne after six years in the role, with her deputy, Nicholas (Nick) Reece, a former adviser to prime minister Julia Gillard …
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Greek National Day celebrated in Canberra’s Parliament House
On Wednesday night the halls of Parliament House in Canberra pulsed with the passion of Greek freedom and culture as the Greek National Day was celebrated. The Australian Parliamentary Friends …
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Defamation cases against Pesutto to be heard together
Three separate defamation cases against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto will be heard together in a single trial. Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming, Kellie-Jay Keen and Angie Jones are each …
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Crackdown on dodgy cemetery operators gouging mourners
Funeral operators are facing stricter regulations as the NSW government expands protections for people farewelling loved ones. Industry regulator Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW will be given expanded powers following a …
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‘I just want my son to rest in peace’
Nearly thirty years on from his death, Andrew Petrelis’ parents are continuing their plea for an inquiry into how their son died while under witness protection of the Western Australia …