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Oakleigh’s stolen smoke-free signs
There have been eight smoke-free footpath signs erected in Oakleigh on 11 October near Eaton Mall, the Greek Precinct of Oakeigh, which were stolen later that night. The eight signs …
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Sweden slashes Greece’s hopes of a direct World Cup qualification
Greece’s winning celebrations have been cut short by Sweden, after being beaten 2-0 on Tuesday. While Sweden has moved to the top of World Cup qualifying Group B with 15 …
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Louvre honours Greek War of Independence with exhibition – Macron and Mitsotakis at opening
Eugène Delacroix is perhaps the most famous of the painters moved to support Greece during its struggle for freedom from Ottoman rule through his art. Delecroix was deeply affected by …
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1,571 new cases in Victoria, 444 new cases in NSW, 51 in the ACT
New South Wales has recorded 444 new COVID-19 cases, while Victoria noted 1,571 new cases and one case acquired overseas. Sadly, four people died from COVID-19 in NSW and 13 …
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Keeping Greece’s region specific traditions alive in the diaspora
As the first Greek immigrants arrived on the shores of Australia, they carried with them more than just a suitcase with some clothes. A collection of regional traditions were brought …
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Another magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Crete, St Nikolaos Church falls
A strong earthquake was measured at 12.24 pm on Tuesday Greek time. Eastern Crete shook at 12.24pm due to a strong earthquake, 23 kilometres east of Zakros. The European Mediterranean …
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St John’s College Year 12 student tests positive to COVID-19, school becomes Tier 1 exposure site
A Year 12 student from St John’s College has tested positive for COVID-19, and the school has been deemed a Tier 1 exposure site. The student attended the College on …
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Plutarch writings point to ancient Greek travels to America, says new paper
The Vikings may have reached America in the Dark Ages but a re-examination of a dialogue written by Greek historian Plutarch suggests that the Ancient Greeks may have beaten them …
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Stefanos Tsitsipas eliminates Pedro Martinez, while Maria Sakkari falters behind at the BNP Paribas Open
Second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has bolstered his way through to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for the first time in his career. Spaniard Pedro …
Current Matildas’ players react to De Vanna allegations of “toxic” team culture
Members of the current Australian women’s football team, the Matildas, have issued a statement in response to recent allegations made by former player Lisa de Vanna of a “toxic culture” …