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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 …
Thought of the day on US Congress: Rule of law or rule of man
The US Congress has impeached (for the second time) President Trump for inciting a coup against the state. On trial, he will be faced with criminal charges for sedition; abuse …
How the Spartans would fight COVID-19
A (true) question from antiquity: Why do the Spartans punish with a fine a warrior who loses his helmet or breastplate in combat but punish with death the man who …
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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 …
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Tsitsipas: ‘Aussie Greeks are the proudest people I know’
It’s been only a few days since Stefanos Tsitsipas arrived in Australia, but the World No. 6 is already watering the seeds of Tsitsipomania once again in the hearts of …
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Greek Australian in Adelaide duo charged over ‘significant’ drug bust
Two Adelaide men, Andreas Alexander Erotocritou, 33, and 22-year-old Pierre Georges faced court on Friday charged with trafficking a controlled drug, and two counts of trafficking in a commercial quantity …
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Democritus’ poster on 1821 anniversary attracts early comments
Melbourne-based community group, Democritus Worker’s League, uploaded a poster-commentary on social media on the occasion of this year’s 200th anniversary of the Greek revolution. The pictured artwork, bearing the inscription …
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Maria Sakkari one of 47 Australian Open players in hotel quarantine
Three COVID-19 positive cases were found across two Australian Open charter flights from Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi on Friday morning. As a result, more than 120 officials, coaches and …
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Greek Australians among hundreds stranded after Emirates dropped bombshell announcement
Concern has spread among Australians wanting to repatriate, after Emirates abruptly suspended flights to and from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane for the foreseeable future. The announcement was made on Friday evening, …