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Labor, Liberal and La Trobe University’s Greek studies: a political perspective
Government can play a pivotal role in keeping languages alive, by setting multicultural policies with a vision which drives the future. La Trobe University’s administration announced the consultation process for …
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Tsitsipas knocked out of Nitto ATP Finals by Nadal
Stefanos Tstitsipas has said goodbye to the Nitto ATP Finals after conceding defeat to world no. 2 Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard took home the win with a three set win …
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La Trobe University says, “We’ll get back to you”
La Trobe University’s leadership has been inundated with community letters, a petition (nearly 4,000 signatures on Friday) and requests for media interviews following the 11 November announcement for a consultation …
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2020 HACCI award winners announced
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the winners of their 2020 awards held online yesterday. The live-streamed event hosted by acclaimed comedian Mary Coustas acknowledged excellence, innovation, …
La Trobe University Dean inundated with community letters to keep Greek Studies afloat
The proposal to terminate Modern Greek language studies at La Trobe University, the only such program of its type in Victoria, has caused disbelief in the Greek community of Melbourne. …
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Greece confirmed 3,227 COVID-19 cases and another 59 deaths
Greece confirmed 3,227 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, of which 11 were located at entry points to the country, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY), All confirmed cases …
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Mikis Theodorakis’ daughter, Margarita, says “there is no food or hot water” in their house
Legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis’ daughter has publicly come out to showcase the economic difficulties her family is facing. Margarita Theodorakis said the state is to blame for the dire …
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Immigration Minister Alan Tudge criticised for using Google Translate during COVID-19
The Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge has been criticised for using Google Translate on important public health information on COVID-19. The Department of Home Affairs …
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Rare handwritten gospel stolen in 1917 to return to monastery in NE Greece
One of the oldest hand-written gospels, written in Greek between the end of the 10th century and the start of the 11th, is on its way to being returned to …
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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner acknowledges “shortcomings” in Bourke Street rampage response
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has released a statement regarding the Bourke Street Coronial Inquest findings. After a six week inquest, Coroner Jacqui Hawkins findings revealed that very little …