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AGM reveals PRONIA’s profound impact on the community

PRONIA hosted its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, where the organisation’s annual report for 2018-19 was presented. It was revealed that the community service provider has significantly progressed …

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Smoking ban finally implemented in Greece; hotline inundated and video goes viral

The Greek Health Ministry telephone hotline set up for citizens to report smoking violations was inundated with calls on its first day of operation. There were 235 telephone calls received …

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Obituary for Louis Kyriacou (1933-2019), a fighter for social justice until the end

Louis Kyriacou collapsed and passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 86 while out shopping with his wife Eleni at Knox on Sunday 10 November 2019. He was …

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A-League games: Grand final replay headlines Saturday triple header

Last weekend’s four-match round of the A-League produced four winners including two first time winners in what were upset results. Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets broke through for their first …

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Explainer: Understanding the schism that led to the Autocephalous churches of Australia

The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Inc (GOCSA) is not recognised by any mainstream Orthodox Church. The group is at present affiliated with the Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of …

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Fronditha Care’s new CEO Michael Malakonas, new blood at Greek Australian aged care provider

It was apt that Mr Michael Malakonas, Fronditha Care’s new CEO, chose the organisation’s new facilities at Mulgrave to meet with community members. Amid the faint smell of fresh paint, …

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Greek parliament votes on draft bill to allow Greeks abroad to vote from place of residence; provided they meet the provisions

After decades of lingering, the draft bill aimed at granting voting rights to Greeks from their place of residence edged a little closer as changes to the electoral system were …

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NASA mission explores Santorini’s submerged volcano with Greek and Australian participation

A NASA-funded oceanographic seabed survey of the submerged Columbus volcano of Santorini was launched on Wednesday night at the port of Lavrion. The international mission has the participation of 30 …

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Greek WWII hero Manolis Glezos, 97, in intensive care

Veteran left-wing politician Manolis Glezos, 97, was admitted to the intensive care unit of the 417 Army Equity Fund Hospital (NIMITS) three days ago. He has hospitalised for acute respiratory …

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Nick Kyrgios says team events are the future of tennis

Tennis player Nick Kyrgios, 24, defeated Steve Darcis to help Australia take a 1-0 lead against Team Belgium. He managed to shoot off a host of aces in the second-set …

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