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Huge rent inflation expected in the coming year with influx of 650,000 new migrants

Property Club is appealing for urgent action from the Federal Government to address the vast rent inflation which, if not taken care of, will become a major crisis. Rent inflation …

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Medicine shortage fears a scare campaign, says minister

Pharmacy peak bodies have been accused of scaremongering on changes to prescription medicines. Up to six million Australians will be able to pay less for medicines, with the government to …

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Pharos Working Party advocates for revitalisation of Greek language in Australia

The Pharos Working Party recently met with the Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins MP, to discuss the Modern Greek Strategic Plan for revitalising the Greek language in Victoria, the progress …

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Kenya starvation cult death toll rises to 89

The death toll among followers of a Kenyan cult who believed they would go to heaven if they starved themselves has now risen to 89. The toll has steadily risen …

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Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council pays tribute to Anzacs in WWI and WWII

Members of the Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council gathered in various events held by organizations and committees to honor the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their …

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Bottomless grief expressed at the sudden death of Roula Pantselia

The sudden death Roula Pantselia, has been met with shock and sadness by the Greek community. Ms Pantselia passed away at the age of 64 while sleeping. Roula Pantselia was …

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Hellenic connection to Australia’s Anzac story commemorated at Oakleigh Dawn Service

Representatives of Melbourne’s Hellenic community again took part in the annual Dawn Service commemoration organized by the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL at the iconic Cenotaph at Warrawee Park. The Cenotaph is modeled …

Papastergiadis: I will not be a candidate in the Greek elections

Speaking to Neos Kosmos, the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis OAM said that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming Greek elections. After months …

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Musician, actor, activist Harry Belafonte, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting Day O in his 1950s hit song Banana Boat before turning to political activism, has died …

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Exploring the rise and fall of Greek Leagues in the Hellenistic Era, or how the Romans beat us

A range of leagues existed during the Hellenistic Era after Alexander the Great as rival Greek monarchs – the one-time generals from Alexander’s military – sought to destroy each other.. …

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