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Are you a Greek Australian living in VIC? Your treasured family photo could become famous
It is no secret that Greeks have made their mark in Australia’s multicultural make-up, with the state of Victoria in particular accounting for one of the densest Hellenic strongholds globally. …
St Albans committee member resigns and former parish priest ordained into archdiocese
A member of the administrative committee of St Paraskevi in St Albans, Melbourne, has resigned according to Neos Kosmos sources. The resignation leaves six members remaining on the current committee …
‘United effort to decide future of fading associations’ assets must start now’: Theo Thephanous
The process of what to do with the assets of Greek associations and brotherhoods facing difficulties because of shrinking memberships and financial difficulties should begin with a legal survey of …
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Paula Masselos re-elected as Waverley Mayor in NSW
Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos has achieved the majority of votes following the undeniable support she received from fellow Labor councillors and the Greens. Cr Masselos defeated Liberal challenger Will Nemesh …
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‘Record’ number of women nominated for the Greek Community of Melbourne Board
As the Greek Community of Melbourne was getting ready to announce the list of nominees for its 19-member Board on Sunday afternoon, in the hours before the AGM took place, …
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A community pioneer gone: Nick Polites OAM passes aged 95
Migrant issues advocate and Greek Australian community pioneer like few others, Nick Polites OAM has passed aged 95. Polites is remembered as one of the greatest champions of multiculturalism in …
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Greek Prime Minister thanks THI Australia for its support
THI Australia’s President, Nick Pappas AM, met with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on 5 January 2022 to provide an update on THI Australia’s progress in both …
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Motion passed unanimously in Federal Parliament for Gov’t to recognise genocides committed by Ottoman Empire
The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Bill Papastergiadis and the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Theo Theophanous, with the support of the Pontian Federations of …
Archbishop Makarios stops St Albans talks, calls for new board
The Greek Orthodox Archbishop Makarios of Australia has suspended talks between the archdiocese and administrative committee of the community of St Paraskevi in St Albans, Melbourne, for as long as …
Greek Community of Melbourne AGM will go ahead this Sunday
The annual general meeting of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne will definitely be held at 1pm on Sunday, 16 January as planned but there will be no online link …