Maria A. Kampyli
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Who is to blame? From 4,234 Greek language students, only 196 reached VCE in 2023
At a pivotal moment for the future of the Greek language in Victorian schools, alarming new data has surfaced. According to the most recent quarterly report from the Department of …
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Greek Australian lawyer Eugenia Mitrakas honoured in Athens for global Hellenic contribution
Eugenia Mitrakas has been awarded the highest distinction by the Centre for Ecumenical Hellenism (Melathron Oikoumenikos Hellenismos) in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the global Greek diaspora and the …
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How a Greek community hall is combating elderly isolation in Melbourne
Every Sunday, something quietly beautiful unfolds in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Coburg North. Inside the restored two-storey building known as “The Kastoria Club”, elderly members of the Greek community gather …
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Melbourne’s oldest barber doesn’t plan on retiring
Panagiotis Pattas, born in Gargalianoi, Messinia, knows what it means to fight for survival. Orphaned by his father at age 9 and by his mother at 16, he was forced …
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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, …