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Pharos Alliance pushes for language equity in schools and media
Pharos Alliance, a group dedicated to supporting the Greek language, has submitted its response to the Victorian Government’s call for a multicultural review. Pharos wants to increase the teaching of …
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Chios declared in state of emergency after wave of wildfires
Chios has been declared in a state of emergency after the breakout of five wildfires in just two days, with officials stating they are seriously considering the possibility of arson. …
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GACL Poetry Afternoon event showcases Greek-Australian voices and migration stories
The Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) continued its mission of promoting literature through its annual Poetry Afternoon, celebrating the voices of Greek Australian and Philhellenic poets. Held on Sunday 22 June …
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Online watchdog urges YouTube for social media ban
YouTube should be included in a looming social media ban for children, the eSafety commissioner has warned, despite the platform being carved out of the world-first laws. In a speech …
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Syria announces arrests over Damascus Greek Orthodox church attack
Syrian authorities on Monday announced arrests over a suicide blast targeting a church blamed on the Islamic State group, as President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed those involved in the “heinous” attack …
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Konstas looks to open up with his best in Testing times
Freshly recalled Australia teenager Sam Konstas admits his emotions got to him during his bold Test debut, but he has vowed to return a stronger player. Konstas will return for …
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‘Gender in Modern Greek’ – exploring the social gender ideologies in our language
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host an online seminar titled ‘Gender in Modern Greek’, examining the role of Greek gendered terms in sustaininig social gender ideologies that reinforce sexism. …
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Australia hails Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire claims
Anthony Albanese has welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while remaining “deeply concerned” about the welfare of Australians in the Middle East. The prime minister …
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Airlines disrupted by Iran-Israel conflict
Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages after the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites and …
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Mapping our legacy: Help put Greek Australians on Victoria’s map
The Victorian Government’s “Remember a Local – Name a Place” initiative, as spotlighted by Neos Kosmos, is a chance for the Greek Australian community to make its history public for …