Thomas Paizes
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Greek-American nuclear physicist reunites with far flung relations through marvels of DNA testing
Last weekend, an annual picnic for members of Australia’s Greek community from the Peloponnesian villages of Karveli and Lada, located just north of Kalamata, received a very special guest. Penny …
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PRONIA: “Family violence is very much present in our community”
The Andrews Government recently announced that it has completed the implementation of all 227 final recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV). In her announcement of the milestone …
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The history of Hellenism in Australia through 40 unique photographs
Documentary photographer Effy Alexakis will celebrate the publication of her new book ‘Effy Alexakis: Forty Photographs – A Year at a Time’ with a premier launch at the Hellenic Club …
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Berri Greek Orthodox Community says language school faces closure without support
The language school of the Berri Greek Orthodox Community (BGOC) in South Australia’s Riverland region is at risk of shutting down for good due to shrinking enrolments. Neos Kosmos spoke …
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Coroners Court of Victoria report reveals “troubling” rise in deaths by suicide
The Coroners Court of Victoria released its December 2022 Monthly Suicide Data Report at the start of this week. It shows a nine per cent increase in the number of …
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Hellenic Community of Western Australia plans “a year of celebration” as it reaches its centenary
The Hellenic Community of Western Australia (HCWA) will celebrate the centenary of its foundation this year, a major milestone for the organisation which has provided so much for the state’s …
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“It’s something we’ve been missing for a long time now”, team officials praise Greek Community Cup
With the semi-finals of the Greek Community Cup just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday February 4 at Mill Park FC, fans are on the edge of their seats following …
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“Will the Parthenon Marbles return home before us” Dr. Mary Cardaras tells the story of Greece’s lost children
Four years ago, Greek-American journalist and academic Dr. Mary Cardaras embarked on a personal journey, one which saw her through states of loss, discovery and renewal. ‘Voices of the Lost …
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Apokries! Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall to come alive this weekend with age old tradition
This weekend Melbourne’s Oakleigh will once gain come alive with the sights and sounds of Greece’s own carnival celebrations: the ‘Apokries’. Taking place in the lead up to the Great …
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Philoxenia: ASRC’s Kon Karapanagiotidis to host fundraiser feasts on 19 February
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) founder and CEO, Kon Karapanagiotidis, will share his love of cooking with donor patrons at two upcoming vegan/vegetarian feasts at the organisation’s Footscray centre. Initially, …