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Alexander Marinis identified as man found dead in a Queensland river in 2023
The police have finally identified the man found dead in the Maroochy River in November 2023 as Alexander Marinis. Marinis, who had moved to the Sunshine Coast from Victoria in …
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When the joke’s on us: The trouble with ‘Ethnic Dad’ comedy
In a recent episode of MasterChef, one contestant, Theo, was prompted to roleplay as his ‘ethnic dad‘ in a stereotypically exaggerated way. Is it okay for Greeks to joke around …
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Floods hit 200 properties amid wild winds and rain
Strong winds and heavy rainfall have downed trees, damaged properties and flooded roads as a complex weather system lashed Australia’s east coast. About 200 properties in Burrill Lake on the …
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Sakkari ends Slam drought with hard-fought Wimbledon win
Maria Sakkari has won her first major tournament match in 12 months, seeing off Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-4 at Wimbledon. It was a gritty and composed performance in the first …
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Intralot to acquire Bally’s International Interactive in €2.7B deal, creating global lottery and iGaming powerhouse
Intralot S.A. and Bally’s Corporation today announced that their respective Boards of Directors approved their entry into a definitive transaction agreement pursuant to which Intralot will acquire Bally’s International Interactive …
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Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises
Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent’s most popular destinations. Cruise ships docking at …
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Greek Australian lawyer Eugenia Mitrakas honoured in Athens for global Hellenic contribution
Eugenia Mitrakas has been awarded the highest distinction by the Centre for Ecumenical Hellenism (Melathron Oikoumenikos Hellenismos) in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the global Greek diaspora and the …
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“A Taste of Lemnos”: Lemnian Youth celebrate Greek culture and heritage in Melbourne
Greek Australians of all ages — mostly the younger generation— got a ‘A Taste of Lemnos’ as traditional aromas, flavours, and sounds brought the Northern Aegean island’s spirit to Melbourne. …
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Aviation powerhouse recognised for its work across the skies of Australia to the fires of Greece
The Queensland-based company continues which has provided critical support on the frontline of Greece’s wildfire crisis, including its latest deployment to the island of Chios has been named a finalist …
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Greek man arrested for allegedly filming military sites in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus
A Greek lawyer has been arrested by authorities in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus for reportedly filming military sites, with the man facing allegations of espionage. The lawyer was detained last Friday …