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Victorian government announces Multicultural Review to hear the voices of communities
The Victorian government is seeking the say of the state’s multicultural and multifaith communities as they wish to hear their perspectives on how to shape its multicultural policies and institutions. …
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Liberal Party reveals $1.6 million commitment to Greek Community cultural programs
The Federal Liberal Party has announced a $1.6 million commitment to support a range of Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) projects designed to improve the organisation’s ability to expand its …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew pays tribute to Pope Francis: “A true friend of Orthodoxy and humanity”
The death of Pope Francis has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the globe, none more poignant than the heartfelt words of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, who remembered …
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Greek-Australian outrage as Australia refuses to support UNESCO World Greek Language Day proposal
Greek community leaders in Australia have expressed disappointment and frustration following the federal government’s decision not to support a UNESCO proposal declaring February 9 as World Greek Language Day. The …
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Polls open for early voters
Campaigning has been temporarily suspended after the passing of Pope Francis, but voters can still cast their ballot in the early voting process starting from today. There was no shortage …
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Officials and dignitaries attend Vespers of Love Liturgy at the Cathedral of Sydney
The Vespers of Love was celebrated on Easter Sunday at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney in a service filled with an atmosphere of renewal and …
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Exploring the Odyssey of Michel ‘Pablo’ Raptis
The Greek Community of Melbourne’s latest seminar will explore the long history of Greek revolutionary Michalis Raptis, better known by the pseudonym Michel Pablo. The lecture will take place on …
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Oakleigh Grammar teacher named a Rising Star
Oakleigh Grammar teacher Tim Hines has been recognised as one of the best educators in Australia under 35 in The Educator’s annual Rising Stars and School Leadership Awards for 2025. …
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Landmark Eaton Mall property sells for record $12.1m
A landmark retail property in the heart of Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall has sold for $12.1 million. The record sale saw a private investor snatch up the property in what was …
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Eleni’s Kitchen proprietor “angry and upset” as suspicious fire damages Yarraville restaurant for second time in under a year
Victoria Police have deemed a fire that broke out earlier today at the well-known Greek restaurant Eleni’s Kitchen and Bar in Yarraville as “suspicious”. According to police, the perpetrators drove …