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Backlash grows over Australia’s snub of UNESCO World Greek Language Day
The Albanese Government is facing mounting criticism from Greek-Australian leaders following its failure to support a UNESCO resolution establishing February 9 as World Greek Language Day—despite issuing a public statement …
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Greek Community organisations join City of Yarra celebration for 2024 Community Grants recipients
Members of the Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria and the Macedonian Elderly Citizens Club of Melbourne and Victoria joined with the Mayor and Councillors of City of Yarra as …
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Whittlesea Greek Women’s Group celebrates Easter honouring traditions and milestones
The Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea’s Women’s Group celebrated Greek Easter in Australia with heartfelt joy, traditional sweets, and milestone moments. President of the Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea, Kris …
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Evzones touch down in Adelaide for Australia visit to commemorate Anzac Day
The Hellenic President Guard (AKA Evzones) have officially landed in Australia for their special 12-day tour to honour Anzac Day. The Evzones touched down in Adelaide on Wednesday, where they …
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Hundreds of language teachers to attend annual conference at University of Sydney
Roughly 700 teachers, representing the 297 community language schools across NSW that teach 61 languages, will attend the annual conference organised by the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools on …
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Bill Maloukis appointed convenor of Greek Australian Society’s 2025 mentoring program
The Greek Australian Society (GAS) has announced the appointment of its new Mentoring Program Convenor for 2025, with GAS Vice-President and experienced mentor Bill Maloukis stepping into the role. The …
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An Easter of familial love and joy for 92-year-old Haralambos Hiolos
Fifty-five years ago, in 1970, Haralambos Hiolos left behind his village in the Karditsa to make the mighty trip to the very distant Australia. Alongside him was his now late …
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Pharos Alliance launches ‘Speak Greek on the Radio’ campaign
The Pharos Alliance has commenced a new campaign to strengthen the presence of the Greek language in Australia, with the initiative titled “Speak Greek on the Radio”. The program builds …
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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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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 …