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Diatribe: The Mehmed Marbles
Had Greece not been liberated, we may have been speaking today of the Mehmed Marbles, rather than the “Elgin” Marbles, a colonialist-imperialist term whose use by our national broadcaster, has …
Dialogue –
Asia Minor territories of Bithynia and Paphlagonia
Asia Minor was such an important battle ground in the history of the world, that many a king made a name for themselves on the battlefields in the region. Greek, …
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Celebrating achievements: Awards night for adult students at the Greek Community of Melbourne
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) recently organised an awards night dedicated to its adult students, who are engaged in learning Greek as a second or foreign language. The event …
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Special reception hosted by Consul General for Greek-Australian journalists in Melbourne
Outgoing Deputy Consul of Greece in Melbourne, Georgia Botsiou, organised a unique event to celebrate the feast day of St. Minas the Kalikaleados, recognised as the patron saint of journalists. …
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Australia pledges $265m to support refugees overseas
The federal government has pledged $265 million to support refugees and sustain humanitarian efforts overseas. About $235 million will go towards supporting displaced Rohingya and communities in need in Myanmar …
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Repatriation triumph: 30 antiquities, valued at $3.7 million, return to Greece in New York ceremony
In a repatriation ceremony held on Friday in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced the return of 30 antiquities to Greece, collectively valued at $3.7 million. The ceremony, …
Sport –
Ange hopes Santa thinks he’s been nice, not naughty
Ange Postecoglou has written a list and checked it twice – but is still patiently waiting to discover if Father Christmas has deemed his work naughty or nice this year. …
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Antetokounmpo sets new franchise record in Bucks win
Giannis Antetokounmpo has set a Milwaukee Bucks franchise record with 64 points in a single game to lead his team to a 140-126 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo …
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Savers miss out as banks exploit ‘consumer inertia’
Switching bank accounts and updating payment details is an inconvenience the consumer watchdog wants streamlined to stoke competition in the retail deposit market. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says …
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Faros Greek Senior Club gets festive with Christmas celebration
‘The Faros’ Greek Senior Club in Mt Waverley, Melbourne, recently held a Christmas Celebration to wind down the year. Over 80 people were in attendance, and were entertained by traditional …