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Greek students report on their work experience placements
Choosing a career path as a student is one of the most overwhelming experiences you can face growing up in this current day and age. That is where school work …
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Adam Bandt’s visit to the Greek Centre
Federal Member for Melbourne Adam Bandt visited The Greek Centre last night, in a most productive meeting with members of the board of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM). A …
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Nick Kyrgios throws chair and walks off court during Rome Open
Nick Kyrgios came into the public limelight again after being disqualified from his Italian Open match with Casper Ruud. The 24-year-old Greek Australian tennis player kicked the turf in disgust …
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Bob Hawke and the Greeks, an amazing relationship in pictures
Bob Hawke, Labor’s longest-serving prime minister held the post from 1983-1991 before being succeeded by Paul Keating. Thanks to his larrikin ways and strong social policies, he was one of …
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It’s time to vote – but there’s a feeling that we’ve seen it all before
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten made their final pitches to voters this week. One urged Australians that now is not the time for change so that …
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US Embassy in Greece vandalised – but anarchist group’s message comes through loud and clear
Passed by Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt’s residence on my bicycle on the day paint was splashed on his residence. The wall was already repainted when I returned. The official response tweet, …
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Jabberwocky: A Greek babblement
I lament the absence of artful nonsense words in the modern Greek language, especially since such words have been with us since times ancient. Yet to φλυαρεῖν, ληρεῖν, φληναφεῖν or …
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Greek olive oil producer wins 100th international award
A Greek family of oil producers reached the world record of 100 international awards. Sakellaropoulos Organic Farming, based in Sparta, is the only Greek business that has managed to win …
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Dimitris Basis: ‘Concert with Newtown school is a career highlight’
Stuttgart-born Greek singer Dimitris Basis and the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Orchestra collaborated in an historic concert, titled ‘Byzantium to Zorba’, on Wednesday in the framework of …
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Bob Hawke dies ‘peacefully’, aged 89
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke died peacefully at his home at the age of 89 years. His wife, Blanche D’Alpuget, released a statement announcing the passing of the 23rd …