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Giorgos Kotsiras stands in support of Macquarie University’s Modern Greek Studies Program preservation
Giorgos Kotsiras, Greece’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, has penned a letter urging a reconsideration of Macquarie University’s possible decision to discontinue the Modern Greek Studies Program. The university’s recent …
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Bushfires threaten more homes as heatwave fuels carnage
Out-of-control bushfires that have claimed at least 10 homes in metropolitan Perth have partly eased for now as firefighters battle to gain the upper hand. Authorities warned overnight that strong …
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Professor Magdalena Simonis recognised for her contributions to the medical profession
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has recognised three leading Victorian doctors with significant awards for their contributions to the medical profession, with one of them being Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis …
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Astronomers detect mysterious particle falling to Earth
Astronomers have detected a rare and extremely high-energy particle falling to Earth from space. Named Amaterasu, after the sun goddess in Japanese mythology, it is one of the highest-energy cosmic …
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Disgraced Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius up for parole
Oscar Pistorius could be granted parole after spending nearly 10 years in prison for murder. It is the latest turn in the story of the double-amputee Olympic runner who was …
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Gay conversion law delay to allow for ‘careful’ reform
A decision to delay the introduction of a NSW ban on so-called gay conversion practices has received mixed responses from equality advocates. The Minns Labor government had promised to introduce …
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‘Being an Islander’ – an exploration of the material culture of islands from the Mediterranean
The findings from a five-year research project on the cultural material produced from the islands of the Mediterranean were shared in a lecture in Sydney by visiting Greek archaeologist, Dr …
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Greece’s struggling main opposition party hit by new defections
Greece’s struggling main opposition Syriza on Thursday was hit by fresh defections with nine departing lawmakers accusing rookie leader Stefanos Kasselakis of destroying the party through authoritarian behaviour. The defectors, …
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Greek-Australian Society (GAS) expanded mentor program across five cities
Last week, the Greek-Australian Society (GAS) announced its expanded panel of 24 mentors for next year’s Mentoring Program. The announcement came at a launch event on Thursday, November 16, with …
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Matthew Karakoulakis, launches negotiation podcast, on using cultural wisdom for success
Greek Indigenous lawyer Matthew Karakoulakis, named the Most Influential Leading Lawyer in Australia for 2023 by the Australasian Law Awards, is now producing a podcast, Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast, aimed …