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PRONIA celebrates volunteers, announces partnership with organ donation program
PRONIA recently held their annual volunteer luncheon during National Volunteer Week, bringing together its volunteers for a day of recognition, inspiration, and connection. This year’s event took place last Thursday …
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Canadian Greek anti-dictatorship resistance to be explored upcoming seminar
The rich legacy of Greek-Canadian political activism during Greece’s military dictatorship will be the topic in an upcoming seminar led by Associate Professor Sakis Gekas, Chair in Modern Greek History …
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Direct flight to Greece and Greek yoghurt on the agenda at HACCI event
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation recently held an event on Greek and Australian trade. The event featured guest speakers Alison Duncan, Australian Ambassador to …
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Greek Consul in New Zealand visits Melbourne’s Greek Centre, praises community spirit
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) recently hosted a special visit from George Neonakis, the Consul of Greece in New Zealand, in a meeting that highlighted shared values, cultural preservation, …
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Crash outside Geelong Greek Community halts fundraiser for brave young girl
A Sunday morning car crash outside Geelong’s Greek Orthodox Community Hall damaged property and postponed a fundraiser for a young girl with a rare genetic disorder. The crash occurred around …
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Archbishop Makarios calls for unity and reflection during National Reconciliation Week 2025
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has issued a message to mark National Reconciliation Week 2025 held annually from 27 May to 3 June, calling on all Australians -particularly Orthodox Christians- to …
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Cypriot Diaspora from across Australia and NZ unite, connecting with youth the big takeaway
This past weekend Cypriots from across Australia and New Zealand converged in Melbourne, as the Cypriot Community of Melbourne and Victoria hosted a mega conference of the Cypriot diaspora. The …
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Darwin commemorates 84th anniversary of Battle of Crete
The Association of Cretans of Northern Territory celebrated the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete on Sunday. Commemorations began with the doxology from Father Joel at St. Nicholas Church …
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Students dedicate 2025 to Theodorakis and Hadjidakis with year-long tribute
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools are dedicating the entire 2025 school year to honouring the legacy of two of Greece’s most iconic composers — Mikis Theodorakis and Manos …
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Arhontisses celebrate 20 years of dance and Hellenic identity
Melbourne’s Greek women’s traditional dance group, The Arhontisses, recently marked a major milestone, celebrating 20 years of cultural preservation, community contribution, and sisterhood. The Arhontisses perform voluntarily at nursing homes, …