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The “Blues” of Sydney and Newcastle progress to FFA Cup Round of 32
There will be a strong NSW Greek-Australian presence in the national stage of the FFA Cup as Sydney Olympic and Newcastle Olympic secured their progression to the Round of 32. …
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Penny Marathon takes to the streets as solo effort around the world
The tenth anniversary of the Penny Marathon, a worldwide event that aims to raise awareness and support animal welfare groups, is set to take place on 11 July. As was …
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Just one case in Melbourne reported as COVID-19 restrictions are further eased
There has been just one locally acquired COVID-19 case and one overseas acquired case in hotel quarantined reported in the 24 hours up to midnight, 18 June, as a further …
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Bombshell twist: Greek husband of Caroline Crouch confesses to brutal murder
New light was cast on the gruesome killing of British mother Caroline Crouch, 20, who grew up in Greece and was found brutally murdered. Her husband, 32-year-old pilot Babis Anagnostopoulos, …
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AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for those over 60
Australia’s lagging vaccine rollout will be strained after the latest government expert advice recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine only be used for people aged 60 years and over. The Australian Technical …
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Greek-Australian gynaecologist advocates for free distribution of embryos
The fate of thousands of surplus cryopreserved fertilised eggs that remain in cryopreservation banks concerns science, religion and society. At the end of 10 years, if the eggs are still …
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Miles Franklin Literary Award names Andrew Pippos’ novel as a finalist
On Wednesday night the Miles Franklin Literary Awards named its six finalists and among them was Greek-Australian author Andrew Pippos with his debut novel Lucky’s. The novel was inspired by …
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Online banking across several Australian banks disrupted due to network provider
Consumers from major banks reported that they were unable to access the mobile apps and websites of several Australian banks including Westpac, St George, ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank. Various …
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Violent crime in Katerini, victim reportedly recently returned to Greece from Australia
Residents of Katerini, the capital city of the Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, are in shock following the murder of a man, whose charred remains were found by a …
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What Greek epics taught me about the special relationship between fathers and sons
As a scholar of ancient Greek poetry, I find myself reflecting on two of the most powerful paternal moments in Greek literature. At the end of Homer’s classic poem, “The …