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‘World’s most famous undergraduate’ returns to study but vows to keep up human rights’ work
With the new year comes new opportunity for activist Drew Pavlou to complete his final year of studies after the University of Queensland (UQ) suspended him for the last semester …
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Man to stand trial for alleged rape of two teen sex workers
A man will stand trial for the rape of two teenage sex workers, aged 15 and 16 years. Theodoros Tsalkos, 59, is facing 27 charges from 33 years ago, which …
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Proposal to change Australian street name to ‘Hellenic Avenue’ slashed!
Despite being the ‘home’ of the Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of St George and the location of its college for over half a century, the proposal to rename the …
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How changes in taxable values will affect Greek real estate
Changes to the taxable values of property in Greece are expected to cause fluctuations to other taxes and fees pertaining to real estate. According to the Greek daily newspaper Eleftheros …
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COVID numbers continue on downward trend across key states
There have been no locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Victoria over the last 24 hours ending at midnight 18 January. Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS), however …
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Olympic champ Sofia Bekatorou meets with prosecutor to testify on sexual abuse allegations
Veteran Olympic champion Sofia Bekatorou was summoned to testify before prosecutor Sotiria Papageorgakopoulou on Wednesday, after she reported that she had been sexually abused by a Sailing Federation official in …
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Nominations sought for mental health ambassadors to CALD communities
The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is calling for nominations for the people you think will help the organisation connect with the nation’s multicultural communities. The chairperson of MHFA, Vasan …
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Two hotel quarantine staffers test positive to COVID-19
Victoria noted its 12th day with zero locally transmitted cases of COVID-19. Two staffers at a Melbourne quarantine hotel have tested positive to coronavirus. They are understood to be a …
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Stint in Greek army was no picnic but life lessons were plentiful
There is nothing quite like being dressed to the nines, G3 rifle rests on your shoulder, your arms swing in time with your legs marching in unison with your comrades …
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Most Australians still support celebrating Australia Day but councils tone down celebrations
A new survey by free market think tank Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) found that 69 per cent of Australians support Australia Day being celebrated on 26 January, while only …