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The 16-year-old Greek Aussie who sang to honour Cyprus
Sixteen-year-old Tabitha Bourakis has been singing for as long as she can remember and this past weekend she was given the opportunity to sing in Greek for the first time …
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Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece. Drained in 1962 …
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Higgs, who proposed existence of ‘God’ particle, dies aged 94
Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson particle, has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh says. The university, where Higgs was emeritus …
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Greek parliamentarians to participate in Melbourne’s National Day parade
A group of Greek parliamentarians will attend this year’s National Day parade celebrations at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, which will feature approximately 70 sections. The parade takes place within …
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Christina Kitsos becomes first Greek woman to be elected Mayor of Geneva
Christina Kitsos, born to Greek parents in Geneva, Switzerland, is set to become the first Greek woman to hold the office of Mayor of Geneva. Kitsos, who will assume office …
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Applications for 2024 GAS Mentoring Program set to close this Friday
The Greek-Australian Society (GAS) is nearing the end of its application phase for this year’s Mentoring Program, which is continuing to expand to include people from across the country and …
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The “Brooklidhes” – Greek Americans and their communities of origin
Dr. Giota Tourgeli is presenting an online lecture titled ‘The Brooklidhes: Greek Americans and their communities of origin: Links and transformations (1890-1940)’ on Thursday. The lecture will be streamed live …
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Dr. Ioannis Limnios Sekeris explores the role of Greek transport companies in Post-WWII migration to Australia
Migration has long been recognised as a transformative force, not just for individuals seeking new opportunities, but also for the entities involved in facilitating these movements. Historian Dr. Ioannis Limnios …
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Public transport fails to keep up with apartment boom
Public transport services in greater Melbourne have not kept up with the city’s apartment boom, prompting calls for a bigger emphasis on transport during planning. The number of apartments grew …
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Greece to launch new marine parks at global oceans meet
Greece, hosts of this year’s global conference on protecting oceans, will launch two new marine parks as part of multi-billion-euro pledges expected from 120 participating states and entities, organisers said …