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Ouzo Festival cancelled for 2024 due to venue sale
The much-anticipated Ouzo Festival, a vibrant celebration of Aegean Greek culture in Melbourne set to take place on 3 March, has been cancelled for 2024. The event, will not take …
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Celebrating unity and leadership change at Pammessinian Brotherhood ‘Papaflessas’
Last Sunday, the Pammessinian Brotherhood ‘Papaflessas’ held its annual blessing ceremony and Vasilopita cutting. Former presidents Stavros Gotsis and Dimitris Dafnas, along with honorary member Kostas Katsambanis, warmly welcomed the …
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Celebrating youth in the Archdiocesan District of Northcote
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, the Archdiocesan District of Northcote recently organised an inspiring event tailored for the youth. Hosted at the outdoor …
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Greek Fest @ Darling Harbour, a cultural extravaganza
Celebrating two decades, the Greek Festival of Sydney presents the Greek Fest @ Darling Harbour, one of Australia’s significant cultural events over the past 42 years. It promises a weekend …
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Online Pontic language lessons connect Thessaloniki to Australia
Pontian associations in Greece are embracing the slogan “If we forget, we will be lost,” as they reach out to the third generation of Pontians who have arrived in Greece …
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Constructive dialogue and decisions in the Greek Community of Melbourne’s AGM
The Annual General assembly of the Greek Community of Melbourne was held at Alphington Grammar on Sunday afternoon. Despite limited member participation, the atmosphere was constructive and civilised. President Bill …
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Keeping Greek language alive with halloumi
The Cyprus Community of Melbourne & Victoria (CCMV)and NEPOMAK will holding a Greek language event next month for people to enjoy some Cypriot/Greek food and practice their Greek. Halloumi kai …
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Greek led NSW charity not only being recognised locally but state wide too
Diva Charity Incorporated founder Christina Iskandar has been nominated for the 2024 NSW Woman of the Year award. The Greek Australian received a phone call from Maroubra MP and Attorney …
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Greek Festivals take over Australia’s cultural landscape in February and March
February and March in Australia are now Greek cultural months, as Festival Hellenika in Adelaide, Greek Festival of Sydney and Antipodes in Melbourne take over. These festivals present a panoply …
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WA with one of the smallest Greek communities boasts one of the strongest Hellenic hubs
When the Hellenic Community of Western Australia was formed in 1923, its primary concern was the building of a church. To this day, the Greek Orthodox church of Saints Constantine …