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Labor vs Greens showdown in Darebin: Mikakos endorses Dimitriadis to champion multicultural voices
As Victoria’s council elections approach on October 26 and postal votes are now being sent out, former Victorian Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos, has thrown her support behind Labor Councillor …
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Pilgrims in hospital after eating wild mushrooms on Mount Athos
A group of Romanian pilgrims visiting Mount Athos in Greece had to make a trip to the hospital after they got food poisoning from eating wild mushrooms during a hike. …
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Melbourne community mourns the loss of beloved poet and broadcaster John Liaskos
The Greek-Australian community in Melbourne is mourning the loss of John Liaskos, a highly respected poet and broadcaster, who passed away on Thursday after a long battle with illness. Liaskos, …
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Greek Orthodox Community of NSW set to host AGM
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this coming Sunday afternoon as it reviews its latest year. The AGM will be held at the …
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Dutton welcomes Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, celebrating a century of Greek Orthodoxy in Australia
The leader of the federal opposition Peter Dutton released a statement emphasising the “honour” he felt in welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia, to mark the 100th anniversary of …
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Treasurer flags more fuel pain amid global uncertainty
Australian motorists face higher prices at the pump as the treasurer warns escalating conflict in the Middle East may keep oil prices elevated. “We’re focused on the human costs, but …
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Greece creates ‘FBI-style’ organised crime unit amid mob murder spree
Greece has created an “FBI-style” police unit to combat organised crime after a raft of gangland killings, its police minister said this week. The “new service” was launched to fight …
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Cypriot British scientist Demis Hassabis wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Cypriot British scientist Demis Hassabis won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, alongside US scientists David Baker and John Jumper, for their work in decoding the structure of proteins and …
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Europe court condemns Cyprus over return of Syrian refugees to Lebanon
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Tuesday condemned Cyprus for returning to Lebanon two Syrian refugees who had arrived on a small boat, without examining their asylum claim. …
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In lockstep with allies, PM backs Lebanon ceasefire
Australia’s stance on the Middle East remains in lockstep with western allies, the prime minister says, despite US officials dropping support for a ceasefire in Lebanon. US state department officials …