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The feast day of St Nicholas, a huge celebration for Greeks
The feast day of St Nicholas is celebrated on 6 December. Known as Nicholas the Wonderworker because of the miracles attributed to him, the saint was born on 15 March …
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From the original Greek word dieta, to diet as weight loss – What changed?
The word diet originates from the Greek dieta meaning to live normally. However, nowadays it mostly refers to restricting food to help weight loss rather than a way to enjoy …
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Photographic exhibition ‘EVZONES/Guardians of the Unseen’ travels to Australia
The Organisational Commitee for Greek National Day in collaboration with Neos Kosmos will host a special exhibition by photographer Dimitra Hatziadam at the Coburg on Victoria on 12 December. The …
Petition and renewed call on Heritage Victoria to protect the Fairfield Amphitheatre
I would firstly like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which the Fairfield amphitheatre stands, the Wurundjeri people of the mighty Cullen Nation. I would like to …
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The Greek-inspired guide to your 2021 Christmas gift shopping
The festive season has well and truly arrived and while giving and receiving gifts does not encompass the true meaning of Christmas, there’s nothing wrong with brightening someone’s day with …
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What’s On from 5 December -12 December
All the upcoming events for the week ahead to get your Greek On! VIC GREEK GENEALOGY CLUB The Greek genealogy club brings together community members who have an interest in …
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Chris Macheras’ “Old Vintage Melbourne” flying off the shelves
From a lockdown pass time to a book, industrial relations lawyer, artist and self proclaimed history enthusiast Chris Macheras has created a Melburnian cultural zeitgeist. After launching his book Old …
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THI Australia calls for your support to help Greece’s needy this winter
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia has called on the Greek community of Australia to give their support to vulnerable communities in Greece this winter. THI said that the donations of …
Fearless Lily Maglaras takes to the air and to new life in the circus
Just a few weeks ago Lily Maglaras was at home in Warrnambool writing her VCAL exams. Before even the ink had dried on the papers, the 17-year-old, with her parents’ …
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Saint Andrew’s Feast Day: Happy name day to Andrew, Andreas, Andy and more
Happy name day to Andrew, Andreas, Andrikos, Andy, André, Androulla, Andritsa, Andrea. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Patra in the Peloponnese as well as the patron saint of …