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Applications open for multicultural senior groups COVID-19 support grants
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has opened applications for the Coronavirus Support for Multicultural Seniors (CSMS) 2020-21 grants program to provide grants worth up to $2,000 to …
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Victoria battles against COVID-19 following AO quarantine program worker’s infection: see hotspots
The next two days will be “crucial” in Victoria’s fight against COVID-19 following the infection of a Noble Park man, 26, working as a resident support officer as part of …
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Former mayor Georgina Papafotiou at the helm of the Greek Community of Agia Paraskevi, St Albans
The Greek Community of Agia Paraskevi, St Albans, is turning a new leaf following the election of a new board of directors at its recent annual general meeting. The new …
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Applications now open to write Certificate of Attainment in Greek in Melbourne
Online and written submissions to write the Certificate of Attainment in Greek exams in May are now open, the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne announced this week. The certificate is …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia plans $27m building upgrades for the future
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is pleased to announce a new vision for the Archdiocesan site at Cleveland Street, Redfern. This vision is to be realised through a comprehensive, …
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Aged care homes found to be breaking COVID-19 rules
Months after the coronavirus pandemic swept through aged care homes killing more than 600 elderly residents, government inspectors have uncovered COVID-19 breaches in 15 nursing homes. Auditors from the Aged …
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Brisbane’s Young Citizen of the Year is a tireless volunteer for Greek community youth
Brisbane’s Young Citizen of the Year 2021, Apostolos (Lakis) Keramidas, is a man who is dedicated to promoting Greek culture and engaging city’s second- and third-generation “neolea” within the community. …
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Greek teacher who inspires students to reach for the stars honoured on Australia Day
“Why not do it if you feel you feel so strongly about your idea?” was most people’s response when science teacher Michael Panormitis Pakakis AM came back fired up by …
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22-year-old Greek Australian pleads guilty to shooting his younger brother
Greek-Australian Dimitri Gatis, 22, who shot his younger brother Alex through the front window of their family home two years ago, has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence. The incident took …
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Greek Community’s AGM discusses pressing issues for Greek Melburnians
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), the oldest and largest community organisation active since 1897, envisages 2021 as a year of overcoming challenges and leaving behind works, according to the …