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Court trial in Westpac’s case against Bill Papas delayed to 2023
The legal saga over an alleged $300m fraud which Westpac accuses Bill Papas and Vincenzo Tesoriero of having orchestrated, will continue until at least early 2023. Justice Michael Lee had …
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Hospitality industry in Australia, Greece rife with exploitation, survey finds
Incidents of sexual harassment, bullying, wage theft and exploitation are prevalent in the hospitality industry in Australia and elsewhere, according to a University of Queensland study published this week. The …
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Rhodes migrant Dr George Pappas awarded Honorary Doctorate by Victoria University
Former Victoria University (VU) Chancellor, George Pappas AO, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his contributions to higher education, business, and philanthropy. During his tenure as the …
US proceeds with full lifting of 1987 arms embargo on Cyprus
Turkey has condemned a United States decision on the full lifting of its arms embargo on Cyprus, announced on Saturday. “Cyprus has met the necessary conditions under relevant legislation to …
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Quake felt by Melbourne residents, no tsunami threat, BOM says
A magnitude-2.4 undersea earthquake struck Port Phillip Bay on Sunday morning. But the Bureau of Meteorology says there is no threat of a tsunami. Dozens of residents in Frankston, Langwarrin …
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The Greek force behind the birth of Tasmania’s Fashion Festival
The end of September will see Hobart become a fashion capital, as Tasmania prepares to launch its first ever fashion festival. From 30 September to 1 October 2022, the idyllic …
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Appeal to government to save Modern Greek
The Pharos working party, established in 2021 to defend the teaching of Modern Greek in Victorian (MGTAV) schools has called on the Victorian government to ensure that there will be …
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3.5m marble lintel found on Lesvos changes island’s history
A recent excavation near the foundations of the Byzantine gate of the castle of Agioi Theodoroi near Antissa on Lesvos has historians revisiting the island’s history. Antissa, was one of …
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Georganas tables Cyprus motion to parliament
Harking back on the 48th anniversary of the Cyprus invasion on 20 July, Federal Member for Adelaide Steve Georganas tabled a motion on 5 September reiterating the importance to not …
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‘Storytelling Project’ to celebrate creatives of Hellenic background
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will embark on a ‘Storytelling’ project in which a series of events will be curated and staged celebrating the art and discipline of storytelling …