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Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic
The Victorian health department has been criticised for multiple breaches of privacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to life-changing consequences for a young woman. In a damning report published on …
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‘Democratic miracle’ as enrolments reach record highs
A record number of Australians are enrolled to vote ahead of the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament. The estimated national enrolment rate is 97.5 per cent, up from …
Well-known Hisense employee accused of embezzling $3.3 million to fuel gambling addiction
A former customer service manager at electronics giant Hisense, has been charged with embezzling over $3.3 million from the company over an eight-year period to sustain her gambling addiction. By …
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Vic council scraps Australia Day citizenship ceremonies
A Victorian shire will scrap Australia Day citizenship ceremonies and organise inclusive events with local Indigenous groups for January 26. The City of Greater Bendigo will shift citizenship ceremonies to …
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‘Living a nightmare’: Rhodes fire survivors recount escape as Corfu tries to evacuate more population
When the church bell of his village on the Greek island of Rhodes furiously began ringing Monday to warn residents to flee the approaching flames, Giorgos Latos was sipping his …
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Rhodes Fires: Governor calls it a tragedy of ‘enormous dimension and intensity’
Yiorgos Hatzimarkos, the Governor of the South Aegean Region in Rhodes, posted on Facebook that Rhodes is “experiencing a tragedy.” “The last few days have been among the most difficult …
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Desperate search for stolen car with toddler inside
A frantic search is under way after a car was stolen with a toddler inside in Melbourne. Police say a black Kia Carnival, registration 1WU5QT, was parked on Cleeland Street in …
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Celebrating businesses making a difference in the Greek Community: 2023 HACCI Excellence Awards nominations are open
As the year unfolds, the Hellenic Australian community comes together to honour the exceptional individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to society. The HACCI Excellence Awards have become …
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Thousands more evacuated as Greece battles wildfires
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu on Monday as crews fight several wildfires in heat-battered Greece, a fire service spokesman said, adding that the departures …
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Supermarket tricks for getting shoppers to spend more
Shoppers are being lured into spending more every time they walk through the supermarket gates as the cost of living crisis bites harder. Supermarkets are using mind tricks to coax …