Melbourne
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Chronic health conditions less common among culturally and linguistically diverse Australians
In a report published earlier today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) people born in Australia from English-speaking backgrounds are more likely to suffer from chronic health …
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Famed dance choreographer Mary Nassibian laid to rest
Mary Nassibian (née Kouvari), the niece of French Actor and Performer George Guetary, and in her own right a famed and beloved dance instructor and choreographer in the Greek and …
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Musos Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi live in Australia
Internationally renowned Greek musicians Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi are coming to Melbourne for a one-night-only live performance combining Western musical culture and Eastern tradition. The virtuoso pianist, composer and …
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A-League celebrates Pride on 24-26 February
A-League has announced a weekend Pride Celebration to be held from 24 to 26 February in Australia and on 4 March in New Zealand, signifying the code’s ongoing commitment to …
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Oakleigh Grammar kickstarts new school year with an agiasmos in full attendance
Oakleigh Grammar School set the tone for the 2023 academic year with an Agiasmos officiated by Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis alongside Sts Anargiri Father Stavros Kakavas, Archimandrite Kyrillos Zisis and …
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GCM and Channel 31 partner to broadcast Greek Community Cup final
The Greek Community of Melbourne is partnering with Channel 31 to bring the final matches of the inaugural Greek Community Cup; the Greek Shield and Greek Cup finals to viewers …
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Football as a novel way of getting kids to re-engage with Greek language learning
The Greek Community of Melbourne’s latest initiative according to Board member Dr Nick Dallas who oversees education matters, involves football as a fun way to immerse young Greek Australians in …
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Diatribe: Kazamias roundup of what to expect in 2023
Every year, just before or just after the advent of the New Year, we would head to Salapatas Μusic and Βookstore to secure for my grandmother, a copy of the …
Vale Con Hagi 1956 – 2022
Two weeks ago, we lost our much-loved friend Con Hagi. It’s heart breaking and difficult to comprehend his passing. Hagi was quick-witted, joyously irreverent, high-spirited and occasionally stubborn, but above …
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Melbourne hosts global Hellenic medical congress
Greek medical experts are on their way to Melbourne for the Hellenic Medical Diaspora World Congress 2022 Melbourne, November 17-19, the organisers are preparing roundtable discussions about opportunities global exchanges …