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The 6th Congress of Cretans of the World was successfully concluded in Lasithi, Crete
The proceedings of the 6th Congress of the World Council of Cretans, held in the region of Lasithi, took place over three days from July 19 to 21. This congress, …
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Plea for answers as community mourns loss of boys, dad
An island community is in mourning and searching for answers after a horrific blaze killed a father and five young boys in a tragedy police say requires closer scrutiny. Investigators …
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George Treloar annual commemorative service in Ballarat to take place in September
The George Treloar Memorial Committee, in conjunction with Merimna Pontion Kyrion Oceania and Pontiaki Estia, will hold its annual commemorative service at the Major George Devine Treloar Statue and Memorial …
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Parents of Merri Beck and Pronia request Council to increase Greek Story time delivery
Greek Storytime, is available to pre-school children of all backgrounds, welcoming them to embark on a journey of discovery through the magic of stories and games and foster a love …
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Cyprus cats to get Covid meds
Unused coronavirus medication for humans will be made available to treat cats in Cyprus, where they have been dying in their thousands from feline Covid. The government gave the green …
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Sharp rise in preventable Vic hospital deaths, harm
A sharp rise in preventable deaths and serious harm in Victoria’s hospitals, particularly in children, has prompted the creation of a new watchdog. Victoria recorded 240 sentinel events in 2021/22, …
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Cyclists brave storms, in their London to Athens race for the Parthenon Sculptures make it to France
Vasiliki Voutzali and Dionisis Kartsambas from Greece, Steffen Streich from Germany, Christopher Ross Bennett from New Zealand, and Paul Alderson from Britain had, by Sunday, August 6 (Australian time), ridden 240 …
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Greek organisations prepare to celebrate Children’s Week 2023 with new grant initiatives
Several Greek organisations are gearing up for an exciting Children’s Week 2023 as they await the outcomes of grant applications submitted for the event. With a focus on promoting the …
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GOCSA celebrates Aged Care Employee Day with #ThanksforCaring campaign
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) and Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged are joining hands to honour and appreciate aged care employees ahead of Aged Care Employee …
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Connected online but alone: 1 in 3 Australians lonely
Australians are becoming more connected online but also increasingly alone. The most digitally connected – those aged 18 to 24 – are the most likely to be lonely, according to a …