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Dodecanese Federation of Australia commemorates the anniversary of the islands’ union with Greece
March 7 marks a historic milestone for the Dodecanese, as the islands, after over six centuries of foreign rule, were officially united with Greece in 1948. To honour the 77th …
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Greece welcomes Clean Monday after spectacular Patras Carnival closing ceremony
Fireworks, festivity, and tradition marked the end of Greece’s largest carnival as the country celebrates Clean Monday with unique customs. With a dazzling display of fireworks and the ceremonial burning …
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‘Disappointed’ Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has expressed disappointment over a public stoush between Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, and has vowed to lobby the US president to reconsider his position. …
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First cyclone in 50 years to hit populated coast
A tropical cyclone is bearing down on parts of the Australian coast last impacted by such a storm more than 50 years ago. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross …
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More than 11,000 marched ‘Free to be’ at Sydney’s 47th Mardi Gras parade [photos]
Another iconic LGBTQI night of nights concluded on Saturday as the culmination of a two week-long celebration with over 80 events for Sydney’s rainbow festival. The 47th Sydney Gay and …
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WA heads to polls – Who are the Greek Australian contenders
The countdown is on for the Saturday 8 March state election in Western Australia, with Labor under Roger Cook expected to win, but tipped to lose its upper house majority …
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Sydney Lesvians launch ‘tavernaki nights’ with monthly events at Mytilenian House
As the recent success of Sydney’s Greek Fest and Antipodes in Melbourne fades, the Mytilenians in Sydney have temporarily taken the mantle for community events. Almost 300 people attended the …
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Melbourne’s Halloumi Festival – a celebration of more than just cheese
The Halloumi Festival in Melbourne, organised by the Cypriot Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV), kicked off on Saturday, celebrating the national food of Cyprus, halloumi. The festival is much …
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Prominent lawyer and sports personality Alexis Kougias dies at 74
Greek criminal lawyer Alexis Kougias passed away at the age of 74 after a prolonged hospitalisation in the intensive care unit of a private hospital. Kougias had been admitted two …
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Greece sees largest protests in its history
Masked youths threw petrol bombs and clashed with police outside the Greek parliament on Friday, as huge crowds gathered in a show of force to mark the second anniversary of …