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Arnold Schwarzenegger and the ancient olive trees of Crete
Arnold Schwarzenegger, a celebrity chef, and several German actors are sponsoring ancient olive trees on the island of Crete in Greece. Their donations and the resulting publicity help preserve these …
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Brisbane best bid to host 2032 Olympics
Brisbane could be gearing up to host the 2032 Olympics, possibly joining Melbourne and Sydney as the third Australian city to host the major sporting event. On Wednesday the International …
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Neither hell nor high water nor COVID-19 could stop the Georgious marrying this time
In these times COVID-19 has played havoc with the best-laid plans and when Victoria went into a snap lockdown earlier this month everything was up in the air again. That …
An ancient Greek approach to risk and the lessons it can offer the modern world
Most of us take big and small risks in our lives every day. But COVID-19 has made us more aware of how we think about taking risks. Since the start …
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Pontian club ‘Pontiaki Estia’ celebrates its Grand reopening with friends and supporters
A memorable evening was organised on Saturday by the Central Pontian Association Pontiaki Estia as members and friends celebrated together the Club’s grand reopening. The evening was dedicated to all …
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Greeks in Australia celebrate Greece’s Independence Day
The members of the Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox Community of SA launched a series of events to honour and commemorate the 200-year-anniversary of the commencement of the Greek War of …
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Western United is bringing the A-League to Tasmania
Tasmania is getting a taste of the A-League thanks to a partnership between Western United, the Tasmanian Government and Football Tasmania. Western United will be heading over to Launceston to …
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Century-old mystery unravelled: Looking beneath the defaced foundation stone of the Holy Church of Evangelismos of Melbourne
For many Greek Australians the Greek Orthodox church of The Holy Annunciation of Our Lady – commonly known as “Evangelismos” is an iconic symbol of our Greek community in Melbourne. …
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Logistical issues raised in first week of vaccine roll out to aged care facilities
The first week of the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in aged care homes has highlighted problems of delivery of the vaccine and equipment. In Brisbane a doctor gave to two …
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COVID-19 good news as states consider easing restrictions
On Thursday, there were 16 active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, four fewer than Wednesday, following results from 18,282 tests processed on the day before. There have been no new locally …