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Australia, Greece and South Africa get together to help modernise the Greek language
Macquarie University in Sydney, the University of Western Macedonia (UOWM) and the Greek Consulate Johannesburg in South Africa are co-organising an online conference on the Greek language. Coinciding with International …
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Ethnic communities called on to ally with First Nations people in upcoming referendum
Last Tuesday, the Federation Room of the Victorian Parliament House was heaving with guests at the launch of the Victorian Multicultural Voices for ‘Yes’ campaign. The Ethnic Communities Council of …
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Diary bared ex-teacher’s alleged underage relationships
A former English teacher has been accused of grooming four students after an intimate relationship with one of them was uncovered through her diary. Vasilious Kafataris allegedly sought out female …
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$1.6 billion seized in Singapore money-laundering swoop
Singapore’s police have seized $SUS1 billion ($A1.6 billion) in assets from a gang of foreigners laundering proceeds from organised crime, including plush bungalows in the most sought-after addresses, bundles of …
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CBA to back contactless transport payments in Victoria
Victorians will be able to tap on and off public transport using bank cards, smartphones or wearable devices under a bank-backed overhaul to offer contactless payments. The state’s Department of Transport …
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Cyprus dig reveals key trading hub in antiquity
A Swedish-led excavation on Cyprus has unearthed a wealth of artefacts suggesting an ancient port city in Larnaca on the south coast was the region’s key Bronze Age trading post. …
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British Museum sacks employee over ‘missing, stolen or damaged’ items
The British Museum said Wednesday that it had dismissed a staff member and alerted the police after items from its collection were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”. The …
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Five Australian species at immediate risk of extinction
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s vow to prevent extinctions just got harder, with experts warning five Australian species are at immediate risk. Another 41 including the charismatic Mary River Turtle are …
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Sydney Olympic icon Angel bids adieu to over 20 years of stellar play
Sydney Olympic FC veteran player Will Angel has announced his retirement from soccer at the end of this season. He hangs up the boots after 257 games (and counting) in …
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Labor sets date to help 40,000 families buy a home
A national scheme to help up to 40,000 families buy a home will start in 2024. The Help to Buy scheme start date was unveiled at the opening of Labor’s …