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'Everything turned black in the middle of the day' says Greek-Australian who lost his house in the NSW fires
Nick Tsigolis, from Sydney, spents most of his time in Bateman's Bay where he used to have a holiday house. The recent fires, still raging in the area, turned the much-loved place he bought 28 years ago into a charred skeleton. He shared his story with SBS Greek.
Work and Holiday Visa agreement between Greece and Australia swings into effect
The Work and Holiday Visa agreement between Greece and Australia came into effect on 1 July 2019. The agreement makes it easier for young Australians to work and study in Greece and for young Greeks to do the same in Australia.
Rethymno sends soil from battlefield to Australia
Soil from Rethymno from the battlefield of the Battle of Crete was given yesterday to Australian Ambassador Kate Logan, in the presence of deputy governor Maria Lioni, Mayor of Rethymno Yorgos Marinakis, descendants of families ofservicemen and a crowd of people.