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Greece adopts contested coastal development law
Greece’s parliament passed a controversial coastal development bill on Thursday despite concerns from NGOs and left-wing politicians that it threatened the country’s beaches. Last week, eight environmental organisations, including the …
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Australian tourists aid Greek tourism to propel to record highs
Australian visitors have contributed significantly to Greece’s economy in recent years. According to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG) on the tourism balance of payments, Greek tourism “took off” …
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Sts Anargiroi in Oakleigh celebrates Apokries with traditional activities
Sts Anargiroi Greek School in Oakleigh, recently embraced the Carnival season with traditional flair, hosting a variety of festive activities. Students, teachers, and parents came together to create carnival masks …
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Odysseus moon lander hailed a success by officials
Odysseus, the first US spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, neared a mission-ending slumber on Wednesday, six days after a lopsided touchdown that hindered its operation, …
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Celebrating Greek culture at Pako Festa in Geelong
It is the season of festivals, with events happening across the country. For Victoria, this past weekend saw Lonsdale Street in Melbourne become all things Greek with the Antipodes Festival, …
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Only 72 Greeks from Australia and New Zealand have registered for Postal Vote
The first few weeks have seen a minimal number of registrations from Greeks in Australia and New Zealand to participate in the upcoming European elections, with only 72 people having …
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Bushfire treated as suspicious after tense fire fights
A fast-moving blaze that threatened more than 100 homes during extreme fire conditions in Victoria’s west is being treated as suspicious. The fire at Dereel, about 30km south of Ballarat, …
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Basil Zempilas set be elected to Liberal’s Churchlands seat without competition
Perth Lord Mayor and TV presenter Basil Zempilas is set to be elected as the WA Liberal candidate in Churchlands without any competition. According to the ABC, nobody will contest …
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19-year-old pleads guilty for stabbing of security guard in Adelaide
A 19-year-old Adelaide man will be sentenced in April after pleading guilty to the aggravated assault of a security guard at the Noarlunga Centre Interchange. Jayden James Spakianos, from Morphett …
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The Greek astronomer who suggested a leap year to Julius Caesar
As February 29 dawns the occurrence of leap years can be represented in calendar confusion and the significance of cultural festivities and traditions. The often four-yearly occurrence of February 29 …