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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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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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