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The Hellenic Initiative marks a decade in Australia focussed on ‘giving back’ to Greece

Greece fell into an economic abyss ten years ago. In response to the dire situation, The Hellenic Initiative (THI) was established, and it celebrated ten years of Diaspora in Action …

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Multicultural media at the forefront

A group of publishers, journalists and advocates will argue that multicultural media is essential for public interest journalism. At a forum later this week they will discuss how this media …

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Livanios visit promises deeper ties with Greece

Greece’s Deputy Minister of the Interior, Theodoros Livanios, lands in Australia next week. He will be in Melbourne from 21-23 March and in Sydney 24-27 March. The 47-year-old politician told …

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Australia and Greece are closer to a double taxation agreement – but not there yet

The ongoing search for a conclusion to a double taxation agreement between Greece and Australia seems closer; however, not close enough. Steve Georganas, the federal member of Adelaide, is a …

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Remembering the legacy of Chrisoula (Chrissy) Tsopanis: A life of service and kindness

Forty days ago, Chrisoula Tsopanis (nee Pappas), Chrissy to all of us, died at the fulsome age of 94. I want to mark those 40 days with a homage to …

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Alexander’s bisexuality in Netflix’s series has Pan-Macedonian organisations tied up in a Gordian Knot

In the new Netflix series “Alexander: The Making of a God”, Alexander the Great shares a kiss with his general and lifelong friend and, according to experts, lover, Hephaestion. Yet, …

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Greek Festivals take over Australia’s cultural landscape in February and March

February and March in Australia are now Greek cultural months, as Festival Hellenika in Adelaide, Greek Festival of Sydney and Antipodes in Melbourne take over. These festivals present a panoply …

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GCM looks to invest in facilities, education and culture to overcome the $2.9 million loss

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, February 18, at the Andrianakos Centre, at Alphington Grammar. According to the Annual Report, the …

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Enjoying the good life as you age

Many of the post-war Greek immigrants who made a life in Australia, who worked hard and created a future for their children, now fear losing their independence due to ageing. …

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Urgent plea for Greece to bolster consulate staffing amidst mounting delays and backlog

Greeks in Melbourne can endure agonising waits of up to two years for citizenship appointments and vital matters to be resolved, all amidst staffing shortages at the Greek Consulate, said …

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