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Theophanous refutes IBAC report which found he’d “misused” board position
Former Victorian minister Theo Theophanous has vehemently denied any wrongdoing after the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) found he’d misused his position on a government board to lobby on behalf …
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Alkistis Protopsalti treats students at GCM’s Language and Culture school in Bentleigh to a special performance
Tuesday night at the Language and Culture school of the Greek Community of Melbourne in Bentleigh was reportedly a magical affair. One full of the magic of a beloved voice …
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Man arrested over Flowerdale grassfire
A man has been arrested after a large grassfire broke out north of Melbourne. The 71-year-old Flowerdale man was arrested earlier on Wednesday by local detectives, the Arson Squad and …
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Celebration of all things Greek takes over Lonsdale street this weekend
Australia’s largest Greek festival, Antipodes, returns to Lonsdale Street, flooding Melbourne’s CBD with Greek music, dancing, street food, frappe, ouzo, beer, gifts and activities for the entire family. This year, …
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Don’t buy a house, get a neighbour
There is a Turkish saying “Ev alma, komşu al” which loosely translates to “Don’t buy a house, get a neighbour”. This sentiment rings true especially when you’re in desperate need …
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Guidelines for the 25 March Parelasi in Melbourne
The Greek National Day Parade will take place on Sunday, 19 March inside Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park, with a 1pm sharp start. All participating groups are to be ready …
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US returns 77 stolen antiquities to Yemen, as part of campaign which saw looted treasures returned to Greece
The United States has returned 77 looted antiquities to Yemen, US authorities said Tuesday, adding the objects would be housed “temporarily” in a museum in Washington in line with an …
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From Plato’s Symposium to estiatorio Milos…
Since time immemorial, social gatherings and top events have taken place around a table. The symposiums were great; they had the best food, the best wine and the best service …
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US urges Greece, Turkey to avoid election tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Greece and Turkey to avoid “charged rhetoric” ahead of elections expected in both countries in the spring. On a visit to …
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How would a wealth tax system affect Australians?
Governments throughout the world are experiencing financial strain as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Some have suggested a wealth tax as a means to alleviate the burden of these …