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Cretans of America gift Crete its first Epilepsy Unit
The Pancretan Association of America (PAA) has inaugurated Crete’s first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI), in collaboration with the Region of Crete. The facility …
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Green light for $1.8 billion Queen Victoria Market redevelopment
The City of Melbourne’s long-planned redevelopment of the Southern Precinct at Queen Victoria Market has received final approval from the federal government, moving the $1.8 billion project a step closer …
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Clergy Assembly led by Archbishop Makarios in Melbourne
As part of his pastoral visit to Melbourne for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Archbishop Makarios of Australia chaired a clergy assembly for priests serving in the …
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Aussie shares make history with record-breaking streak
Australia’s key benchmark index has spiked above 8,900 points for the first time, making five record resets in five sessions for the local bourse. The S&P/ASX200 spiked to a fresh …
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51 years on: The women of Cyprus who turned grief into resistance
Yesterday, 14 August, marked 51 years since the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 — a “black anniversary” that reopens wounds still unhealed: the loss of …
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The Dormition of the Virgin Mary: A feast that unites the Greek spirit across continents
With solemn grandeur, the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary was celebrated on Thursday, 14 August 2025, in the seaside village of Kiveri, within the Holy Metropolis of …
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PRONIA program supports new fathers with ‘All About Dads’
New fathers can now connect, share experiences, and build skills through PRONIA’s four-week program All About Dads, returning on Wednesday 20 August. Designed for dads with children aged 0–4 years, …
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Ice, cocaine, heroin consumption highest on record
Australia’s insatiable appetite for illicit drugs is fuelling demand from international crime groups and drug dealers cashing in on the lucrative market. Analysis of wastewater by the Australian Criminal Intelligence …
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Cafe owners, tradies could gain from cutting red tape
Australians could save more than $1 billion a year through lower costs, reduced delays and more choice under a sweeping plan to cut red tape. The Business Council of Australia …
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Greece beats back flames, Spain suffers third wildfire death
On Thursday Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city while Spain mourned its third wildfire death this week as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern …