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Communion, coronavirus and a possible ‘cure’ in Holy Water
The Church of Greece’s governing body will not stop communion even though it has been identified as a risk for spreading the coronavirus. Priests of the Greek Orthodox Church have …
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Melbourne GP who treated patients while infected demands apology from Mikakos
Victorian health minister Jenny Mikakos took to social media on Saturday to say she was “flabbergasted” that a Melbourne doctor had continued to treat patients while presenting “flu-like” symptoms following …
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Archdiocese Trust purchases luxury apartment speculated to be new home for Archbishop Makarios
Archbishop Makarios may soon be the proud resident of a recently-purchased 266m2 luxury apartment at upmarket Millers Point. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Consolidated Trust poured $6.5 million from its coffers …
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Women take centre stage at Delphi Bank’s annual Women’s Day luncheon
Delphi Bank’s Women’s Business Luncheon celebrated International Women’s Day, and brought together a powerhouse of women to share their stories with an audience of 60 guests on Thursday. Vanessa Ganis …
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Top Greek restaurant confirms purchase of two of Calombaris’ Jimmy Grants stores
The Stalactites Group, owner of Melbourne’s Greek institution Stalactites Restaurant and quick service restaurant Hella Good have confirmed they have purchased two key Jimmy Grants stores – Emporium Melbourne and …
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Mayor calls on community to celebrate International Women’s Day
Brimbank Mayor Councillor Georgina Papafotiou called on the community to celebrate International Women’s Day to help create a more inclusive and gender-balanced world . She said International Women’s day on …
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Men charged with restaurant attack on Greek Australian hold leadership positions in North Macedonian group
Three men have been arrested over an alleged bashing at a South Morang restaurant following a heated meeting at Whittlesea Council on 17 December, 2019. Dozens of members of the …
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Queensland classics academic and philhellene well remembered
The noted Queensland Philhellene Emeritus Professor Robert (Bob) Milns AM died on 20 February and his funeral was held at Hillstone, St Lucia in Brisbane on 27 February. Prof Milns, …
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Lonsdale Street upgrades and works near Melbourne’s Greek precinct
Melbourne’s municipality has released a section of Elizabeth Street in central Melbourne will be pedestrianised, under a finalised design for the southern end of the thoroughfare released by the City …
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House buyer referred to as “stupid Greek” in racist rant
Aris and Dimitra T, Greek-Australian lawyers and established family law firm partners, did not expect that they would fall victims to racism after making an offer on a property they …