Australia
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Bishop Makarios voted the new Archbishop of Australia
Bishop Makarios of Christopolis was voted in as the new Archbishop of Australia, ending more than a month of speculation since the death of Archbishop Stylianos on 25 March. The …
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Greek Australian Arthur Frangis killed in hit-and-run accident
Police are searching for the driver of a red hatchback that killed Arthur Frangis, 78, when walking home after volunteering at his local soccer club canteen. He was hit by …
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THI Australia renews grant to Emfasis Foundation
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has announced an AU$35,000 grant to fund the Emfasis Mobile Support Unit (MSU) for a second year, supporting more than 1300 homeless people and rough sleepers …
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What does the future look like for the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia?
The passing of Archbishop Harkianakis aged 83 in March, means a new head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia is being decided at the Holy Synod in Istanbul from …
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Holy Synod to choose the next Archbishop of Australia – in a nutshell
Choosing a new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia and Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. When: 9-11 May 2019 Where: Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate otherwise known as the …
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If I were Prime Minister | Dr Alfred Vincent
Neos Kosmos is reaching out to stakeholders in the Greek Australian community and citizens at large ahead of the 18 May Australian elections. We are posing questions as to what …
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$10k for 10k: Greek businessman sets out to raise $10,000 for Children’s Cancer Foundation to celebrate Instagram milestone
Melbourne-based businessman George Passas had an alternative, and philanthropic, idea for thanking clients and friends for their support. Celebrating the upcoming milestone of 10,000 followers on Instagram for his construction …
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Vale Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM, community worker and Aboriginal rights activist
The wife of late Greek Australian Alick Jackomos, prominent community worker Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM passed away last month on 2 April, aged 89. Born on 13 June, 1929, Merle, …
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Voters urged to assess political parties’ multicultural policies in lead up to election
In the lead up to the Federal election this month, 18 May, voters are being urged by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) to assess and thoroughly scrutinise the …
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A Greek pioneer in the war on waste
When it comes to landfill waste, the construction and demolition industry is notoriously the biggest ‘player’, accounting for over a third of all waste that ends up there. With 15 …