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Is Melbourne really facing a crime epidemic?
In upcoming months, Melbourne criminal defence lawyer George Defteros will be celebrating a milestone in his professional life; 40 years on the job. An accomplishment of this magnitude is of …
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Composer Mikis Theodorakis hospitalised after suffering major heart attack
Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis is in hospital after suffering a major heart attack. The 93-year-old was reportedly feeling intense chest pain when he was rushed to a hospital in Athens …
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Police and fire chiefs dismissed following Attica fires
The heads of Greece’s national police and fire services have been dismissed and replaced following the wildfires that broke out east of Athens on 23 July that resulted in 91 …
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The Penny Marathon digs deep to help animals wounded in Attica fires
Hundreds of animals, including family pets and strays have died or been wounded and traumatised as a result of the tragic fires that hit Attica last week. Animal rescue charity …
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Preliminary report sheds light on Attica wildfires’ contributing factors
An urgent report released by the University of Athens last Tuesday, identified authorities’ failure to issue timely warning, along with environmental factors and town planning features, as some of the …
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Greek Australian amongst team of experts sent to Greece
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and Australia has proven once again its strong and withstanding friendship with Greece. In a joint statement, the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm …
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Australia 108 opens its doors to the public
Last weekend 28-29 July, people were able to take a tour of the Australia 108 building for the first time ever, as part of the Open House Melbourne event. The …
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Greek is on at La Trobe Open Day
La Trobe University in Melbourne will be holding an Open Day this Sunday 5 August for prospective students. It will provide an opportunity for students and their parents to explore …
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Greek Centre to host free screening of the Green Project’s Sudamerica
To celebrate the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH 2018), Greek NGO the Green Project is heading to Australia to spread its message and launch their ‘Platypus Trail’ trek. A …
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Fraport fail: Tourists end up in Kos, Crete and Turkey instead of Rhodes
Hundreds of tourists found themselves stranded earlier this week due to an operational issue at the Diagoras airport in Rhodes that send holidaymakers to the wrong destination. Flights with the …