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Thousands in Norway mistakenly told they won big on lottery
A Norwegian lottery company on Monday apologised to 47,000 crestfallen gamblers who were mistakenly told they had won huge sums in a lottery, the firm blaming a currency conversion error. …
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Gold Coast man faces court over fatal street race as charges upgraded
A 21-year-old Gold Coast man has faced court over his alleged involvement in a fatal street race, with charges against him upgraded to more serious offences. Alexander James Vadeikis, from …
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Millions brace for ‘cyclogenesis’ impact on east coast
A “bomb cyclone” is set to dump more than 100mm of rain in the space of hours on Australia’s east coast, with the dynamic weather system bringing the threat of …
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NUGAS Victoria elects new committee with a vision to strengthen community bonds and celebrate culture
The Victorian branch of the National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) elected its new committee at the annual general meeting held on May 26. University club representatives, alumni, and …
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Diatribe: Alexander’s Journey
In the annals of our diasporic cultural production, few works attain the intellectual gravitas, aesthetic cohesion, and spiritual resonance exhibited by Alexander’s Journey, a compelling dramatic oratorio that transcends mere …
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Higher wages and bills among changes to take effect
Top changes coming into effect after July 1: PAYMENTS AND SUPER * About three million workers on the minimum and award wages will receive a 3.5 per cent pay rise …
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Injury sees early Wimbledon exit for Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play no further part in Wimbledon after he was forced to retire in his opening match due to a back injury. French qualifier Valentin Royer led 6-3, …
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Hard-right MP sworn in as Greece’s new Migration Minister amid EU subsidy scandal
A prominent hard-right lawmaker, Thanos Plevris, was sworn in on Monday as Greece’s new Minister for Migration and Asylum replacing Makis Voridis, who resigned amid a widening scandal over misuse …
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Explosion damages Greek oil tanker in Mediterranean
An explosion rocked an oil tanker carrying around a million barrels of crude off the coast of Libya, paralyzing the ship but without leaving victims or environmental damage, its Greek …
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Personal Number now required for new Greek ID cards – Also available at diaspora consulates
As of Sunday, 29 June, individuals applying for a new police-issued identity card in Greece are now required to present a Personal Number, following the implementation of new identification procedures …