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Sydney hits 35C as fire threatens homes, holidaymakers
Strong winds are quickly fanning a bushfire towards the NSW tourist town of Bermagui as fire crews battle 100 blazes across the state. Extreme fire danger ratings are in place …
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No change in interest rates at Bullock’s first meeting
Stretched borrowers have been spared further mortgage pain with the Reserve Bank board leaving interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent. The October decision marks the fourth month on …
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Greece to receive stolen ancient artefacts from MET
The director of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art said Thursday the famed institution would return more pieces of art to countries that were victims of looting as it joins …
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‘Build or sell’: Victoria to expand tax on vacant land
A tax on vacant residential blocks in Victoria will be broadened to force owners to develop their land or sell it to someone who will. As parliament returned on Tuesday, …
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New premier, rival to clash as Vic parliament returns
Jacinta Allan has shared a congratulatory handshake with the opposition leader and his deputy after taking over as Victorian premier following Daniel Andrews’ exit. In her first parliamentary act in …
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Marathon Mike takes a stand against racism
The Melbourne Marathon is upon us once again and this year well known CEO Mike Zervos will take on the 42km challenge. Given his Greek heritage, Zervos has felt a …
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Greek-Australian Film Society look to preserve Greek-Aussie film and culture
Greek literacy decline in Australia is at “emergency levels” according to Melbourne University Literacy Education Professor Joseph Le Bianco, and the Greek-Australian Film Society (GAFS) want stem the decline. If …
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Out-of-control Victorian fire more than triples in size
People in Victoria’s east are being told to leave after an out-of-control bushfire more than tripled in size. The fast-moving blaze at Briagolong in the Gippsland region covered 5000 hectares …
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Extended Australian Open to serve up Sunday start
The Australian Open will start on a Sunday in 2024, becoming a 15-day event in a bid to reduce the pressure on players and fans of late-night finishes. Calls have …
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Australian embassy in Athens honours Effy Alexakis and her body of work
The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AAIA), honoured Effy Alexakis with a special event coinciding with the presentation of her book, titled “Forty Photographs: A Year at a Time” at …