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Musk’s DOGE cancels $25K LGBTQ, refugee funds in Greece

14 February, 2025
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency led by Elon Musk tasked with reducing government expenditure. Musk’s DOGE cancels $25K LGBTQ, refugee funds in Greece. Announced on X that it has cancelled a $25,000 award intended to support LGBTQ refugees in Greece. DOGE’s post on X explained: “While reviewing our records, the team identified a $25,000 award titled…

Greece

COMMUNITY

An exclusive preview of the highly anticipated feature film “Stelios” in Melbourne

19 February, 2025
A Gala preview of the most anticipated Greek feature film in recent years The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) is excited to announce an exclusive preview screening of the highly anticipated film Stelios (Υπάρχω)—a cinematic tribute to the legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis. This special event offers an exclusive first look at the powerful and emotional journey of one of…

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Evangelia Platanioti: World’s Top Artistic Swimmer for 2024 – World Aquatics

7 February, 2025
Greek artistic swimmer Evangelia Platanioti has been named the premier athlete in her discipline for 2024 by World Aquatics, following her outstanding performances at the recent global championships. At the World Championships held in Doha last February, the Greek champion clinched the first global title of her career, making history as the first athlete from Greece to achieve such a…

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News bulletin – 19 February 2025

19 February, 2025
Interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of AustraliaThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced yesterday a historic reduction in its official interest rate, lowering it by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1%. This move—the first in over four years—is designed to provide…

News Bulletin – 18 February 2025

18 February, 2025
Taxi certification review – The case of Jarnail SinghRecent findings from the 60 Minutes program have shed light on serious flaws in the regulation of the taxi industry. Taxi driver Jarnail Singh, who was accused of abusing and scamming passengers with disabilities,…

News Bulletin – 17 February 2025

17 February, 2025
Ban on foreign buyers of existing homes The Federal Labor Party has pledged to bar foreign investors from purchasing existing homes for at least two years. Starting 1 April 2025, foreign buyers will be prohibited from acquiring existing properties until 31 March…

News Bulletin – 14 February 2025

14 February, 2025
Heightened Chinese Naval Activity Near AustraliaThe Australian Defence Force (ADF) has issued a warning over an increased presence of Chinese warships along the country’s northern coast. According to the ADF, three vessels from China’s People’s Liberation Army—a frigate, a destroyer, and a…

News Bulletin – 13 February 2025

13 February, 2025
1. Major Reforms in Election FinancingIn a bid to overhaul the political system, Australia’s leading parties have reached an agreement on sweeping changes to election funding rules. Under the new proposal, the cap on individual donations will rise from $20,000 to $50,000,…

Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security concerns

6 February, 2025
Australia has banned the use of DeepSeek on all government devices, citing security risks associated with the Chinese artificial intelligence startup. The government announced the decision, following concerns over potential threats to national security. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs…
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