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Renowned Greek dance teacher leads cultural workshop for Melbourne students
Hundreds of students, parents and educators gathered last Friday as the Greek Community of Melbourne hosted acclaimed dance instructor Andreas Papadopoulos for a special traditional dance workshop. Papadopoulos, a leading …
Chaos, comedy and catharsis: the ‘Girls in Crisis’
The Creative Drama & Arts Centre of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) returns to the stage with its latest original production, Girls in Crisis—a satirical comedy that shines a …
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‘She Matters’ mural defaced in Melbourne’s Hosier Lane, sparking outcry and calls for protection
A mural dedicated to women who have allegedly died as a result of violence has been defaced in Melbourne’s iconic Hosier Lane, as reported by the ABC. The “She Matters” …
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Olympiacos crowned champions, Panathinaikos clinch second as Super League play-offs near end
Olympiacos reclaimed the Greek Super League title in style, with a commanding 4-2 victory over PAOK in the penultimate round of the Stoiximan Super League play-offs. The win at the …
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Erdogan declares Turkish claim over occupied Cyprus: “We are the owners of this land”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan escalated tensions over Cyprus during a visit to the Turkish-occupied north on Saturday, May 3, declaring: “We, the Turkish nation and the Turkish Cypriots, are …
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Key witness in Snowtown murders James Vlassakis seeks parole after 26 years
More than two decades after the Snowtown murders shocked South Australia, key witness-turned-convicted killer James Vlassakis has submitted a parole application, reigniting painful memories of the country’s most gruesome criminal …
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New investors to take majority stake in Western United
Western United will feel confident there is light at the end of the tunnel after a deal was struck to sell a controlling stake in the embattled A-Leagues club to …
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Melbourne celebrates Protomayia festival with flowers, dance and community spirit
Under a bright autumn sun that felt more like a Mediterranean spring, the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria hosted the annual Protomayia Festival on May 1 at All Nations Park …
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Mike Manatos joins The Hellenic Initiative as executive director
Mike Manatos has been named the new Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). Manatos previously served on the executive boards of Leadership 100 and the National Hellenic Society, the …
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Brisbane to honour 100 years of Theodorakis in pre-Paniyiri Festival event
The Greek Orthodox Community of St George in Brisbane is set to host the annual Alex Kondos Memorial Lecture ahead of its upcoming Paniyiri Festival, with this year’s event celebrating …