Maria A. Kampyli
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Crash outside Geelong Greek Community halts fundraiser for brave young girl
A Sunday morning car crash outside Geelong’s Greek Orthodox Community Hall damaged property and postponed a fundraiser for a young girl with a rare genetic disorder. The crash occurred around …
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Melbourne mother battles stage 4 cancer with community’s unwavering support
Gina Konstantinou is not just a woman fighting cancer. She is a mother, a warrior, and a radiant soul refusing to give up, even when the odds are stacked against …
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From Kalamata to Collins Street: The man who rode Melbourne’s trams into history
From the tiny village of Kynigou in Messinia, just outside Kalamata, to the uber-urban Melbourne, Kostas Petropoulos’s journey was not simple, but was extraordinary. “I arrived at 19, searching for …
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Christina Vithoulkas reclaims joy behind the wheel
Almost seven years ago, Christina Vithoulkas’ life changed in a split second. A motocross jump miscalculated by just seconds left her with a shattered spine and paralysis from the chest …
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From family table to national shelves: Olympian Foods marks 25 years of Greek tradition
It all began in 1999, with a handful of traditional recipes and a whole lot of heart. Driven by nostalgia for the flavours of home and a deep sense of …
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From silent struggles to homes of hope: Andrew Alexander’s mission of care
Andrew Alexander, an accomplished lawyer, says he is committed to the community, as part of his core value, and heritage. With degrees in law, public policy, education and business administration, …
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Three siblings reconnect with their roots through Greek language
For the Tzirkallis siblings—Michalis, Andreas and Artemis—Greek is more than just a language. It is the voice of their grandparents, the stories of their great-grandmother Chrystalla from Cyprus, the melodies …
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‘Speak Greek in March’ – Ten years of struggle for our language in the Diaspora
Mike Zafiropoulos, the man behind the “Speak Greek in March” campaign reflects on ten years of the initiative, shedding light on its successes, challenges, and the future of the Greek …
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Carol Fraser: The Australian woman with a Greek heart
Some people are born into a culture, while others choose it. Carol Fraser is one such person—an Australian who embraced Hellenism so deeply that it became an inseparable part of …
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My Mother’s Meal’: Alexandra Vakitsidou brings together tradition and philanthropy in a meal of solidarity
The charity event My Mother’s Meal took place last Sunday, offering a unique blend of gastronomy, tradition, and generosity to those in need. The initiative was spearheaded by Alexandra Vakitsidou, …