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Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel

A 4.4-centimetre-long lead projectile has been discovered in the Israeli town of Yavne, known to the Ancient Greeks as Ἰαμνία (Iamneea). Inscribed upon one side of the bullet, which was …

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Elderly couple helps keep Christmas cheer alive in flood-sieged town of Moulamein

The town of Moulamein near the Victoria-NSW border has for the last month been battling to stay afloat as floodwaters spread from the engorged junction of the Edward River and …

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Dancing to the rhythm of her words –my memories of Antigone Kefala

In the early hours of last Sunday morning, I read the email letting me know that Antigone Kefala had died. I happened to be up as I often like working …

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Star gymnast Emmanouela Frroku takes first place at 2022 Alem Cup in Dubai

Rising star Emmanouela Frroku has placed first in the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament, the 2022 ‘Alem Cup’ in Dubai. Rhythmic gymnastics is a variety of the discipline where the gymnast …

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Unrest, clashes between Roma community and police across Greece

Violence has erupted between groups of Roma and police with an escalation in unrest on Thursday evening when a group of 25 men opened fire against police special forces in …

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Meni Valle’s ‘Ikaria’ receives award in France’s Eugénie Brazier literary prize

Greek-Australian author and food teacher Meni Valle has been honoured in France’s ‘prix Eugénie Brazier’ a literary award recognising contributions to culinary heritage by female authors. Awarded by ‘The friends …

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As meningitis cases rise in Victoria, family remembers child’s death due to medical delay

As the Victorian Department of Health issues a warning for parents due to a rise in cases of meningococcal disease, Melbourne parents Ben and Steph Souvatzis, speak about the death …

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Boochani a voice for freedom at the Greek Centre

The Greek Centre’s Annual John Berger lecture was full subscribed – Melburnians flocked to see this year’s guest speakers, writer Behrouz Boochani and photographer Hoda Afshar. The annual lecture celebrates …

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Kat Theophanous retains seat of Northcote after neck to neck race

Labor’s Kat Theophanous has managed to hold onto the seat of Northcote, but the count went down to the wire with the incumbent retaining her position by a mere 184 …

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Greek growers use nature to clean crops and reduce carbon footprint

Beneath a cluster of plane trees, the crystal clear waters of a stream are mustered by Greek farmers to rinse their leek crop, a time-honoured tradition that saves money and …

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