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‘Prioritising family’ and an ‘exciting’ professional opportunity, the reasons behind Dalidakis’ resignation

The decision made by former Victorian minister Philip Dalidakis to resign from parliament this week, was reportedly a shock for many. The 43-year-old Greek Australian was elected in the first …

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Lecture on Britain in the Cyprus crisis of 1974

The Greek Community of Melbourne in collaboration with the LaTrobe University presents a special lecture entitled ‘From pragmatism to idealism to failure: Britain in the Cyprus crisis of 1974’, by …

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Greek Australian restaurateur Chris Lucas set to breathe new life into historic site on Bourke Street

Chris Lucas is adding another restaurant to the Lucas restaurant group’s ever-growing list, with the latest site of particular significance to the Melbourne dining scene. It was announced on Saturday …

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FECCA welcomes abandonment of plans to make citizenship test stricter

The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) on Monday welcomed the decision by the Coalition Government not to pursue plans to make testing stricter for people seeking Australian …

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Labor MP Philip Dalidakis tenders resignation, effective immediately

Greek Australian Labor MP Philip Dalidakis resigned from Parliament at 12.30pm on Monday, 17 June, to take up a new position in the senior ranks of Australia Post. The upper …

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World’s first permanent sanctuary for rescued dolphins in Greece

Dolphins, among the world’s most fascinating sea creatures, were also the holy animals of the gods Apollo and Poseidon as well as a symbol of friendship and solidarity in ancient …

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Akis Petretzikis breaks Guinness World Record for cooking 3,378 burgers in an hour

Greek celebrity chef Akis Petretzikis broke a Guinness World Record for cooking up 3,378 burgers in an hour. Petretzikis and his team cooked up the record-breaking burgers as part of …

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Pankoaki Brotherhood high tea raises funds for children with kidney disease

Members of the Pankoaki Brotherhood gathered over the weekend for a special high tea to raise funds for a worthy cause, Kidney Health Australia. The champagne was flowing, accompanying delicious …

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Victoria becomes the first state to adopt voluntary euthanasia laws this week

Voluntary assisted dying laws go into effect in Victoria on Wednesday, making it the first state to legalise euthanasia. Victorian Parliament first passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act in November …

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World’s first Lost Atlantis Museum opens its doors on Santorini

Heading to Santorini? There’s one more thing to add to your must see list – the Lost Atlantis Experience Museum. A private initiative located near the village of Megalohori, it …

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