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ASRC founder Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM receives Honorary Doctor of Laws
Founder and CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM has received an Honorary Degree from La Trobe University. A leading human rights advocate, he was recognised …
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Travel to the UK just got easier for Australian passport-holders
Australians travelling to the UK can now use their biometric passports at automated ePassport gates that will allow them to avoid airport queues. The gates use facial recognition technology to …
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Moreland Council awards Kon and Eleni Rozakeas lifetime community achievement award
In his heyday, Konstantinos (Kon) Rozakeas was one of the most recognisable figures in Brunswick. The tall, heavily moustached gatekeeper of the Upfield railway line on Brunswick Road made quite …
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Greek Australian Cultural League to host bilingual poetry afternoon
The Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) is hosting a bilingual poetry afternoon this weekend in Melbourne. Taking place at Step Gallery in Carlton, the event’s theme is ‘Mining Experiences, Excavating …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s amazing Milko advertisement
Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in a spot for Milko, a Greek chocolate milk drink. The commercial features Giannis’ younger brother, Kostas Antetokounpo, and charts the brothers’ dreams from children to …
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British couple sues Cypriot government after their luxury home crumbles
British couple Simon and Jenny Phillips sold off everything to move into their luxury home in Cyprus in Armou, in the Paphos district, and live their dream of happy days …
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Greece defeats Norway at New River Stadium
South Sydney Jersey Flegg hooker Peter Mamouzelos scored four tries for Greece as they defeated Norway 56-26 in the Rugby League World Cup qualifying match played in London. The win …
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Greek Australian pollies: winners and losers in the 2019 elections
There was a slight loss suffered by Greek Australian Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou, and a marginal increase to the votes garnered by Labor deputy Steve Georganas. The good news is …
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‘Romiosini and Beyond’, a resounding success in Melbourne
Melbourne’s audience warmly welcomed the production of ‘Romiosini and Beyond’ at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Friday. Many came to enjoy the ‘giants’ perform the work by Mikis Theodorakis with …
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Eurovision: Dutch win, Australia does well, audience members boo Greece during points announcement
Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands took home the prized trophy with his Coldplay-esque ballad score, ‘Arcade’. He won with 492 points, followed by Italy’s Mahmood and Russia’s Sergey Lazarev in …