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From tributes to tax returns: The 5,000-year story behind our tax system
Taxation has shaped civilisation from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Australia. Understanding its long history sheds light on why our system is so complex — and why it still matters today. …
Dialogue –
Black Sea, calm your waters: A journey into the Pontian Genocide
Sea, Black Sea Don’t become a monster Calm your waters … So that this ship Can take me to Greece Genocide – who’s counting? For decades my relatives have been …
Life –
Australian Hellenic Choir presents ‘A Portrait of Greece’ in Sydney concert this weekend
The Australian Hellenic Choir’s upcoming concert ‘A Portrait of Greece’ takes place this Sunday June 1. The concert has two parts. The first part will begin with Seikilos’ Epitaph, a …
Sport –
Tsitsipas with strong start at French Open, cruises to second round
Stefanos Tsitsipas is off to a flying start at the French Open with a straight-sets win over Argentine Tomás Martín Etcheverry 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. After a close first set the …
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Almost 800 homes declared write-offs in flood deluge
The number of completely destroyed homes from inundating floods has doubled to about 800 as flood-weary communities sensing some relief with weather conditions set to ease. SES spokesman Matt Heap …
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Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual
Under a cloud of incense smoke, a group of men and women in a village in northern Greece swayed slowly to the music before removing their shoes and rushing, barefoot, …
Sport –
‘How much more can I take?’ – Kyrgios hit by new injury
Nick Kyrgios has been left crestfallen after a fresh knee injury forced him to abandon his planned return to action at the French Open, leaving more question marks over the …
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Darwin commemorates 84th anniversary of Battle of Crete
The Association of Cretans of Northern Territory celebrated the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete on Sunday. Commemorations began with the doxology from Father Joel at St. Nicholas Church …
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Arhontisses celebrate 20 years of dance and Hellenic identity
Melbourne’s Greek women’s traditional dance group, The Arhontisses, recently marked a major milestone, celebrating 20 years of cultural preservation, community contribution, and sisterhood. The Arhontisses perform voluntarily at nursing homes, …
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Pharos Alliance to host first open meeting in Melbourne to support Greek language revival
Pharos Alliance, a community initiative dedicated to revitalising the teaching and use of the Greek language in Victoria and across Australia, is holding its first Open Meeting on Wednesday, 28 …