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Greek-Australian petition for Macedonia goes online
A petition started by a group of Greek-Australians, calling for Australia to maintain the use of the term Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, goes online. The campaign began with the …
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Evangelismos church reopens to celebrate namesake holiday
Almost two years after the devastating fire that left it severly damaged, the iconic Church of Evangelismos, a landmark for the Greek Community of Melbourne reopened its gates last Saturday, …
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Dracopoulos: ‘There is no greater thing than the love for one’s country’
Not many people can say that they have received Greece’s highest civilian honour, but among those who can, president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Andreas Dracopoulos is a worthy …
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Have your say on the government’s plan to change citizenship laws
If a costly postal vote on marriage equality was not irregular enough of a move from the part of the legislative body to ask public approval for a piece of …
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SA’s Greek community honours Independence Day
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia hosted its own celebrations in Adelaide on Sunday 25 March to commemorate Greek Independence Day. Well-attended by Hellenes from across Adelaide, the day …
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George Paxinos launches new book: The Brain Atlas
Scientia Professor George Paxinos FAA FASSA AO launched his new book The Brain Atlas at Parliament House on Tuesday while in Canberra to take part in Brains on the Hill – a three-day event …
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Police warns against the use of fireworks over the Easter period
Leading Senior Constable Liz Sidiropoulos announced that police will be on high alert over the Easter period, targeting the unauthorised and unlicensed use of fireworks and crackers as part of …
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Canberra’s newest judge: Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson
Canberra has welcomed a new judge on board, swearing in Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson on Monday at a ceremonial sitting in the ACT Supreme Court. Addressing those gathered, the Greek Australian acknowledged …
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Far-right group claims responsibility for Athens community centre arson attack
A far-right group in Greece has claimed responsibility for an arson attack carried out on an Afghan community centre in Athens on Thursday. The group, which is going by the …
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Qantas completes first direct flight from Australia to Europe
The first non-stop commercial flight between Australia and the UK has touched down in London. QF9 arrived at 5.02am local time on Sunday morning after a 17-hour long-haul from Perth. …