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Australia readies to welcome in the new year
New Year’s Eve revellers across Australia are preparing to farewell 2023 with multiple cities set to sparkle with fireworks, light shows and illuminations. More Australians say they hope to welcome …
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More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend
New Year’s Eve could be a wet one for parts of eastern Australia, with more severe weather forecast for the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology says widespread showers and possibly …
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Greece open to exchange of artefacts for Parthenon marbles says Minister for Culture
In the continued pursuit for the return of the Parthenon marbles, Greece is prepared to offer the UK some of its other treasures in exchange for the fifth-century artefacts. Greece’s …
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Melb City destroy hapless Roar with 8-1 ALM drubbing
Brisbane Roar caretaker Luciano Trani has refused to write off his side’s season after their horror week was capped off with an 8-1 thrashing by Melbourne City on Thursday evening, …
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World population set to top eight billion by January 1 – Greece an ageing population
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than eight billion, according to figures released by …
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Forest fires: a record year
As the deadliest year this century for forest fires comes to a close, attention is turning to how to prevent such infernos happening again. In 2023 forest fires destroyed nearly …
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Ange’s Spurs go down to Brighton
Arsenal have lost at home for the first time since May as a 2-0 defeat to West Ham cost Mikel Arteta’s team the chance to return to the top of …
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Looking back on the front pages
January The year began as always for Hellenes with Theophania, the blessing of the waters on January 7, when young men, mainly, and increasingly now women, dive into the waters …
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18-year-old confesses to killing younger brother with scissors over a borrowed shirt
An 18-year-old Athens man who has confessed to killing his younger brother with a pair of scissors in their home on Tuesday night, has been charged with manslaughter. The suspect …
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TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight
TikTok is under the spotlight in Australia amid allegations of privacy breaches and personal data being siphoned. The Australian Information Commissioner is inquiring into the social media giant’s handling of …