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Greek ship owner assaults journalist
The Greek government on Wednesday denounced an attack on a well-known journalist by a ship owner in Athens, just days after a similar attack on an investigative reporter. “We condemn …
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Giles announces $15 million boost for language schools
At a multicultural media on Wednesday August 30, the Federal Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, announced a commitment of $15 million over the next two years for community language …
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Greek Community of Melbourne to host students on tour of Attica region next year
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM)will run a cultural and educational tour in the Attica region of Greece in September of next year for Australian students. GCM President Bill Papastergiadis …
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Industry flags Qantas travel credit extension
Qantas passengers with unused travel credits could be given an extension to cash them in, as the airline fends off concern the money was propping up its bottom line. Flight …
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What is being asked in the Indigenous voice referendum
What is the proposed change? At the referendum on October 14, Australians will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ whether to alter the constitution to recognise the First Peoples …
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Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic
Victoria’s triple-zero call service will finally be reformed, almost a year after a damning report highlighted its deadly failures. The Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority will be rebranded as Triple Zero Victoria …
GCM celebrates Mikis Theodorakis with Mimis Sophocleous’ book launch event
Audiences were granted an insight into the life and work of Mikis Theodorakis, the great 20th century composer on August 27 in an event held by the Greek Community of …
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India and Greece forge historic strategic partnership
In a defining moment for international diplomacy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis marked the establishment of a new …
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Donkey races come under fire by animal welfare groups
Animal welfare groups have condemned the actions of children in Greece, who were videotaped racing on the back of donkeys. The event took place in the village of Komi in …
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Australian Cretan youth embrace culture and forge bonds during inaugural National Dance Group Tour of Greece
Twenty young Australians of Cretan descent returned from their tour of Greece full of enthusiasm and what will be lifetime memories of Greece. It was the first time third-generation Cretans …