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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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Extreme fire danger and emergency measures in Greece amid high winds and drought conditions
Greece is bracing for a period of extreme fire danger as hazardous weather conditions, including strong winds, high temperatures, and prolonged drought, are expected to persist until August 15. The …
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Fighting the looming ‘silent pandemic’
When Jane Fletcher went into hospital for routine surgery she never expected to come out with a superbug and a front-row seat to the ‘silent pandemic’. The health psychologist was …
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Greek Olympians Karalis and Platanioti named flag bearers for Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
The Hellenic Olympic Committee has announced that by the decision of Mission Chief Petros Synadinos, Emmanouil Karalis and Evangelia Platanioti have been chosen as the flag bearers for Greece during …
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Kurugliev wins Greece’s first wrestling medal in 20 years at Paris Olympics, dedicates victory to Greek leaders
Dauren Kurugliev clinched the bronze medal in the men’s 86kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics on Friday, narrowly defeating Myles Nazem Amine of San Marino with a 5-4 victory. …
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South Melbourne Hellas wins Dockerty Cup and 2024 Premiership
Everything fell into place for South Melbourne Hellas, the Dockerty Cup champions. They won against A-League Wellington Phenix on Saturday and became Premiers for 2024. Andrew Mesourouni, recently retired football …
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Australia collect two more silvers at the Olympics
Jessica Hull (athletics, women’s 1500m) powered to a magnificent silver at the Stade de France behind Kenyan great Faith Kipyegon, the first time an Australian woman has won an Olympic …
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Greek synchronised swimmers Platanioti and Malkogeorgou secure historic sixth place at Paris 2024 Olympics
Evangelia Platanioti and Sofia Malkogeorgou completed their duet technical routine at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a sixth-place finish. The Greek pair successfully performed their routine in the free …