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GACL opens up submissions for 2025 Literary Competition
The Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) has opened entries for its annual literary competition, calling on writers to showcase their talent. The 2025 edition of the competition is now open to …
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‘Key day’ as Alfred brings destructive winds and rain
Gale force winds and heavy rain will start to batter a heavily populated Australian coastline ahead of a tropical cyclone making landfall. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving slowly about 560km …
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Ancient Greek tombstone unearthed in Libya after Storm Daniel’s devastation
A Greek tombstone has been discovered in Libya’s Shahat following severe floods caused by Storm Daniel, the Libyan Antiquities Authority has confirmed. The limestone artifact was unearthed in the northern …
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Dodecanese Federation of Australia commemorates the anniversary of the islands’ union with Greece
March 7 marks a historic milestone for the Dodecanese, as the islands, after over six centuries of foreign rule, were officially united with Greece in 1948. To honour the 77th …
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Greece welcomes Clean Monday after spectacular Patras Carnival closing ceremony
Fireworks, festivity, and tradition marked the end of Greece’s largest carnival as the country celebrates Clean Monday with unique customs. With a dazzling display of fireworks and the ceremonial burning …
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‘Disappointed’ Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has expressed disappointment over a public stoush between Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, and has vowed to lobby the US president to reconsider his position. …
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First cyclone in 50 years to hit populated coast
A tropical cyclone is bearing down on parts of the Australian coast last impacted by such a storm more than 50 years ago. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross …
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More than 11,000 marched ‘Free to be’ at Sydney’s 47th Mardi Gras parade [photos]
Another iconic LGBTQI night of nights concluded on Saturday as the culmination of a two week-long celebration with over 80 events for Sydney’s rainbow festival. The 47th Sydney Gay and …
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WA heads to polls – Who are the Greek Australian contenders
The countdown is on for the Saturday 8 March state election in Western Australia, with Labor under Roger Cook expected to win, but tipped to lose its upper house majority …
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Sydney Lesvians launch ‘tavernaki nights’ with monthly events at Mytilenian House
As the recent success of Sydney’s Greek Fest and Antipodes in Melbourne fades, the Mytilenians in Sydney have temporarily taken the mantle for community events. Almost 300 people attended the …