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Antipodes Festival to take over Melbourne this weekend
The 37th Antipodes Festival is set to bring the heart of Greece to Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street this weekend 22-23 February, promising two days of cultural immersion, entertainment, and community spirit. …
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Greek Festival of Sydney prepares jam-packed opening for 2025 program
The Greek Festival of Sydney for 2025 officially kicks off this weekend with its standard two-day celebration at Darling Harbour, the first of many initiatives planned over the coming three …
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Oakleigh Grammar names its student leaders for 2025
Oakleigh Grammar has inducted its 2025 school leaders from the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. This took place at an assembly attended by students, staff, parents and school board members, …
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Outcry over destruction of centuries old tree with Greek Revolution history
Despite local opposition, the Municipality of Trifylia in southern Greece has uprooted a historic land mark, ‘Tambakis Mulberry’- a 300-year-old tree tied to Greece’s War of Independence. The tree was …
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Neolea and Panarcadian Association host cooking workshop to preserve cultural traditions
Neolea, in collaboration with the Panarcadian Association of South Australia “O Kolokotronis,” hosted a cooking workshop last Sunday at the Panarcadian Hall, bringing together over 60 guests to celebrate Greek …
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Arthur Demetriou: The first person with cerebral palsy to be accepted into Medicine at the University of Newcastle
Oakleigh Grammar Alumnus Arthur Demetriou, who graduated the School in 2023, recently celebrated the remarkable feat of becoming the first person with cerebral palsy to be accepted into Medicine at …
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Greek language celebrated at Greek Language Certificate Awards Ceremony
More than 200 people were in attendance for the annual award ceremony of the Certificates of Attainment in the Greek Language this week that took place at Macquarie University’s Arts …
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PRONIA’s next chapter: A vision for a stronger and healthier Greek Australian community
When Sylvia Hadjiantoniou stepped into the role of CEO at PRONIA six months ago, she brought with her extensive executive experience in health, education, and infrastructure, and a forward-thinking vision …
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Young Greek Australians see homeownership as a challenge regardless of HECS shift
Despite new APRA guidelines on HECS debt, young Greek Australians remain skeptical about their homeownership prospects, citing high property prices and financial pressures. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has …
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Discussion on unsung hero Asa Jennings during Greco-Turkish war
Throughout history there are tales of individuals who, against all odds, rise to acts of heroism, one of those individuals is Asa Jennings. The often-unsung hero, an American relief worker, …