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Oakleigh Grammar students receive prestigious academic scholarships
Four Year 10 students from Oakleigh Grammar have secured places in academic programs at Melbourne University and Monash University. Arkie Stathopoulos has been selected for the University of Melbourne’s Kwong …
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Greece’s culinary icon and ‘national cook’ Vefa Alexiadou farewelled with emotional tributes
Renowned chefs and colleagues from Greece’s culinary world have paid heartfelt tributes to Vefa Alexiadou, the beloved “national cook” of Greece, following her passing on Monday at age 91. Figures …
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AGAPI Care hosts Victoria’s inaugural International Men’s Day celebration
AGAPI Care hosted Victoria’s inaugural International Men’s Day on 19 November at the Olympic Hotel in Preston. With the theme “Men’s Health Champions,” the event highlighted the importance of men’s …
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Australian Hellenic Choir to receive Multicultural Communities Award at St George Community Awards
The Australian Hellenic Choir, a group of over 50 singers, will be handed the Multicultural Communities Award at the 2024 St George Community Awards. This marks the choir’s first major …
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Pharos Alliance launches as legal entity, announces inaugural symposium
The Pharos Alliance, newly registered as a not-for-profit organisation, is set to champion the promotion and revitalisation of the Greek language in Australia. Officially registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria, the …
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Peter Diakrousis resigns as president of Melbourne’s Cephalonian club
Peter Diakrousis, president of the Cephalonian Society of Victoria ‘O Kefalos’, has announced his resignation, citing internal tensions within the organisation. Vice President Anthea Skouris and Secretary Nitsa Koresis have …
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Box Hill comes alive with ancient spirit as Greek schools compete in ‘Olympic Games’ event
Hundreds of students from all levels and ages from Melbourne’s Greek Community schools participated in the student Olympics on Saturday despite the searing heat. The ‘Olympic Games of the Greek …
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Greek Australian women in council leadership roles
Two Greek Australian women have secured prominent positions in local councils following recent elections, marking a significant milestone. Melina Sehr, Greek on her mother’s side, has been elected Mayor of …
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Tsarouchis art sets world auction record at Bonhams Greek sale in Paris
Yannis Tsarouchis, one of the most celebrated painters of so called ‘Greece’s 1930s Generation’, achieved a new world record at Bonhams Greek Sale in Paris on Wednesday, with his iconic …
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Nick Dondas remembered as pioneer and ‘True Territory Icon’ at state memorial service
Nick Dondas, a long-serving Northern Territory politician and community leader, was honoured at a state memorial service on Monday at Christ Church Cathedral in Darwin. Dondas, who passed away in …