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Possible visit of the president of the pseudo-state of North Cyprus, Tatar, to Melbourne
Information reaching the President of the Melbourne Cypriot Community (and former Victorian State Minister) Theo Theophanous indicates that Ersin Tatar, has applied for a visa to visit Melbourne in mid-April. …
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Greek National Day commemorated with solemn ceremony at Kings Park, Perth
In a moving tribute to Greek heritage and history, the Consulate of Greece in Perth organised a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Kings Park’s War Memorial last Sunday. The event marked …
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Facebook News goes as Meta backs off news, politics
Meta will sunset Facebook News in early April for users in the US and Australia as the platform further de-emphasises news and politics. The feature was shut down in the …
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Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined
Concerns that environmental laws lack transparency and adequate ambition will be put under the microscope at hearings into extinction in Australia next month. Consultations for reforms to environmental and biodiversity …
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Greek govt defeats censure motion over train tragedy
Greece’s conservative government survived a censure motion in parliament on Thursday that was lodged over claims it had tried to manipulate an investigation into the deadly train collision that rocked …
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Former Greek transport minister dismisses accusations
The Greek government’s former Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Kostas Karamanlis, has dismissed accusations that he is avoiding responsibility for the 2023 Tempe railway disaster. According to Kathimerini, he spoke …
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Police clash with protestors over presence of US military music group
Police in Greece have clashed with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.S. military cadets. According to Kathimerini (through AP), the violent protest occurred in the central …
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‘Proud’ Greek by wedlock Nicholas Reece, to become Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor
Sally Capp will stand aside as lord mayor of Melbourne after six years in the role, with her deputy, Nicholas (Nick) Reece, a former adviser to prime minister Julia Gillard …
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Learning about space and the stars with the Greek Community of Melbourne
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools are hosting an educational program for kids to learn about the world of stars. The school holiday program ‘The Magic World of the …
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Greek National Day celebrated in Canberra’s Parliament House
On Wednesday night the halls of Parliament House in Canberra pulsed with the passion of Greek freedom and culture as the Greek National Day was celebrated. The Australian Parliamentary Friends …