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‘Tell it to the Lion’: Famagusta Dialogues – anAustralian initiative in localised diplomacy

Melbourne-based academic, Dr Michalis S. Michael will deliver the opening talk on the Famagusta Dialogues in August 21 – Tell it to the Lion. The Australia-initiated Famagusta Dialogues event coincides …

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Greece evacuates historic town of Marathon due to wildfire – thousands asked to flee their homes

Greece on Sunday ordered thousands of people to evacuate as firefighters battled a spate of wildfires, and experts warned of more extreme weather to come next week. Firefighters were battling …

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Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show

Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars as it took over Olympic …

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Australia wins bronze in basketball thriller against Belgium

Australia’s women’s basketball team ensured themselves a podium placement in a nail-biting game against Belgium to earn their first Olympic medal since 2012. The Opals defeated the Belgian team 85-81 …

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‘At least three’ nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

Spy chief Mike Burgess says up to four countries, including Iran, are actively involved in foreign interference in Australia. “I can think of at least three or four (countries) that …

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Paris Olympic cauldron could stay permanently

The Olympic cauldron rising over Paris beneath a huge balloon each night has become such a popular sight that it may become a permanent fixture in the City of Light. …

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Uncovering the secrets of Ikarian longevity during a food & photography retreat on the Blue Zone island

We recently held a five-day Food & Photography retreat recently concluded in the picturesque island of Ikaria, bringing together a group of creative and inspiring women, including Olia Hercules, Stephanie …

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Secret story behind Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance

With its palatial Greek columns, ziggurat roof and universally understood significance, the Shrine of Remembrance is one of Melbourne’s beloved sacred sites. And 90 years after its construction in the …

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Greens and Labor deadlocked over housing crisis

The political divide over housing endures as the Greens challenge the new minister to reconsider the government’s policies, including a rent freeze and more public housing funding. Greens’ housing spokesperson …

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29th Greek Film Festival kicks off with Opening Night tickets now available

The Greek Community of Melbourne is excited to announce that tickets for the Opening Night of the 29th Greek Film Festival (29th GFF) are now on sale. The festival will …

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