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Australia’s first Greek Orthodox ordained nun nominated for People’s Choice Blue Plaque
Sister Kaliniki, born Coralia Stavropoulos, is in line for the inaugural People’s Choice Blue Plaque, a NSW government initiative celebrating the state’s heritage. Stavropoulos (née Christides) is among eight nominees …
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Rupert Murdoch, 93, marries for a fifth time
Rupert Murdoch has reportedly married for a fifth time, tying the knot to Elena Zhukova at his Californian vineyard. The wedding was held at the 93-year-old media mogul’s estate Moraga …
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Veterinarian Gianne Ficatas on volunteering in Indonesia to her emergency work here in Melbourne
In the tourist beach town of Kuta Lombok in Indonesia, thousands of stray dogs fill the streets. Local culture views dogs as unclean and ‘forbidden’ and the stray dogs in …
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Court overturns early release of Greek neo-Nazi leader: source
A Greek court has reversed its decision to give parole to the leader of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party Nikos Michaloliakos, a judicial source said on Monday. The 66-year-old, who …
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Hellenic Dreaming: New narratives in diasporic storytelling
Storytelling is precious. It is an is opportunity to pause and critically-reflect. To recognise a more measured sense of our worlds. In Hellenic Dreaming: Greek-Australian Stories an assortment of diasporic …
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Wonders of Jordan: A journey through history and culture
When I first received the email advertising an excursion to Jordan, my father was seriously ill in hospital. After listening to my father talk about his travels there and how …
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Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation ‘disgusting’
Australia’s lowest-paid workers shouldn’t be blamed for inflation, the employment minister said, after the industrial umpire announced a bump to the minimum wage. The Fair Work Commission on Monday decided to lift …
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Shamed Aussies shun financial help for debt struggles
Almost six million Australians are struggling to make loan and debt repayments, but many are too ashamed to ask for help. The latest research released by the Moneysmart website, which …
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Australia’s oldest Greek Orthodox Church from 1898 reopens
After extensive restoration and renovation, the oldest Greek Orthodox Church in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere reopened its doors last Sunday. Holy Trinity, in Sydney’s Surry Hills reopened with the …
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Kastellorizian Association of Victoria seeking choir singers ahead of centenary celebrations
The Kastellorizian Association of Victoria (KAV) is looking to recruit choir singers as it prepares for next year’s calendar of events celebrating its 100th anniversary. 2025 marks 100 years since …