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Education jobs cut as Victoria tightens purse strings
Hundreds of jobs are being slashed from Victoria’s education department as the state government seeks to improve its budget bottom line. Some 325 full time equivalent positions are being cut …
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Cooking with gas no more as Victoria heads for net zero
Gas connections will be banned in Victorian homes and government buildings built from next year. The state government announced the changes as part of its plan to reach net-zero emissions …
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Greece wildfires trigger ammunition depot explosions
A wildfire whipped on by strong winds has triggered a series of massive explosions at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece while firefighters work to tame multiple blazes …
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NUGAS marks 55 years of empowering Greek-Australian tertiary students
The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) recently marked its 55th anniversary as the peak Greek Australian tertiary students’ union. In their statement to the media, NUGAS reported on …
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Magnesia struggles to contain raging wildfires; evacuations and ongoing battles reported
In Magnesia, a relentless battle against raging wildfires continues, with firefighters, police, volunteers, and residents working tirelessly throughout the night. Despite their heroic efforts, the fire that broke out in …
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Report claims majority of unaccompanied children in Greece is not granted asylum
Just over 30 per cent of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are allowed into Greece, leaving the rest in limbo or rejected according to a new report. The report, ‘Without Papers, There …
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Melbourne’s Greek Community rallies to support Greece’s volunteer firefighters
As Greece faces the devastating consequences of wildfires ravaging various regions of the country, Melbourne’s Greek community stands in solidarity with their homeland and hopes for a swift resolution to …
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Councillor Steve Christou calls out colleague for ‘reverse racism’ after holding meeting entirely in Mandarin without English translation
Councillor Steve Christou has defended locals outraged after a meeting was held completely in Mandarin without any English translation. The Cumberland City Council, a local government area in Sydney’s west, …
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Greek Australian man sentenced over St Marys High School bestiality and break-in offences in Sydney’s west
A 44-year-old Greek-Australian man as reported in Daily Mail – Australia, while the masthead names the perpetrator Neos Kosmos does not, as to avoid further embarrassment to his family. The …
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Hellenic Club of Canberra’s $146 million redevelopment grant approved
The Hellenic Club of Canberra is kicking off its $146 million redevelopment of its site in Woden after receiving approval, with its sights set on creating a world-class Hellenic Precinct. …