Fotis Kapetopoulos
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A new leadership for Pan-Macedonians of Victoria’s after AGM
The Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria (PanMac) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 4, marking a significant moment for the organisation. Gathered at their headquarters in Clifton …
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Wayne Kramer, guitarist and co-founder of proto-punk band the MC5, dies at 75
Wayne (Kambes) Kramer, the Greek American co-founder of the MC5, a seminal infuence on rock, punk and grunge, and most formidably, the anti establishment chorus of Vietnam generation, died last …
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The Minotaur’s Labyrinth comes alive in Evan Lawson’s musical journey
The Minotaur, an ageless symbol of our darkest fears, will take momentary residence in the dank corridors of historic Abbotsford Convent from February 6 to 10. Labyrinth by Evan Lawson …
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Severe teacher shortage as the school year starts
As the new school year begins in Australia, a shortage of teachers is expected to impact many students. Despite efforts by both state and federal governments to address the issue, …
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Epiphany – a union of faith and tradition at Frankston Pier
The morning service at Theofania church for Epiphany was led by Archbishop Makarios of Australia. After the liturgy, the parishioners moved to Frankston Pier to bless the water and the …
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UK House of Lords debates the future of the Parthenon Marbles
On December 14, the Conservative Lord Lexden, formerly Alistair Cooke, a rose in the House of Lords to “ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of proposals to …
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Theo Zographos named Liberal candidate for Chisholm, vows to tackle cost-of-living issues
Theo Zographos, councillor for the City of Monash, was endorsed today, Thursday, December 21, as the Liberal candidate for the Victorian seat of Chisholm in the upcoming Federal election. Chisholm …
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Hanukkah celebrated with Greek community representatives in a display of cultural harmony
On the fourth day of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah dignitaries from the Greek community, including members of parliament, past and present, gathered at Melbourne’s Federation Square to celebrate the …
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Landmark ‘Diaspora Vote’ legislation for European elections welcomed by THI president Nick Pappas
Greek Minister of the Interior, Niki Kerameus, in a live online forum presented by The Hellenic Initiative (THI) on December 4, discussed the legislation to be voted on in January, …
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Bracks, Lekakis and Messimeri recognised for championing multiculturalism by ECCV
Last Thursday, at an Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) board presentation the former Victorian Labor premier Steve Bracks AC was appointed as ECCV patron. Bracks was the premier of …