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Victorian government’s payment to pensioner clubs

The Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition has been advised by the State Government that its  pre-election commitment to pay each pensioner’s club  $4000 has been included in the May 2019 …

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PETA activists protest against mistreatment of Santorini’s donkeys

Animal rights activists in the United States held a rally outside the building of the Greek Embassy in Washington. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged the …

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The Greek tale behind Melbourne’s iconic Capitol Theatre

News about the reopening of Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre this month was received with great enthusiasm by a diverse audience: city officials, academics and the intelligentsia, business people to art aficionados …

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Tourists find Balkan green lizard in their suitcase after holiday to Greece

Holidaymakers from Bridgend found a 20cm lizard in their luggage after returning home from Greece. The creature had made its way into their suitcase while they were packing to leave …

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‘Macedonia Timeless’ campaign violating Prespes Agreement corrects its error

A tourism campaign for North Macedonia clearly violating the Prespes Agreement sparked media controversy this week. The promotional tourism website, using the motto ‘Macedonia Timeless’, supplies information to prospective visitors, …

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Greek Australian Professor Nick Papastergiadis joins Varoufakis’ party as candidate in Greek elections

Well-known Greek Australian academic, Professor Nick Papastergiadis is a candidate in the upcoming Greek elections, as part of Yanis Varoufakis’ party MeRA25. The news was officially announced on MeRA25’s website …

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Archbishop Makarios feels “blessed” to be coming to Australia

Weeks of speculation regarding the leadership of the Greek Orthodox church of Australia came to an end on 9 May when Bishop Makarios of Christoupolis was unanimously voted in as …

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Greek and refugee chefs come together for World Refugee Day

To mark World Refugee Day next week on 20 June, Greek chefs and refugee cooks will team up between 18-22 June to serve their favourite dishes and fixed menus across …

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Hellenic Medical Society of Australia explores brain and pain connection

The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) recently hosted a medical educational evening for its professional members entitled ‘Brain and Pain’. Doctors from various specialities as well as general practitioners …

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Father and son get set to hit the road, raising funds for children with kidney disease

George Papadopoulos, committee member of Pankoaki Brotherhood and his son Nick will once again be taking part in the Kidney Kids Kar Rally to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia. …

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