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Melbourne celebrates Greek culture at Oakleigh Glendi 2023 this weekend
The Glendi festival in Oakleigh is set to offer a weekend filled with the authentic flavours, aromas, and sounds of Greece. Local Greek artists, musicians, and dancers are coming together …
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St John’s College unites in emotional tribute to OHI Day, honouring the enduring friendship between Australia and Greece
St John’s College in Preston, Melbourne, joined the rest of the Greek community in celebrating OHI Day this past week. The College’s commemoration sought to reflect, as the statement said: …
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Armistice of Mudros honoured at the Shrine
On 31 October the end of the First World War across the Middle East and northern Greece was marked with the annual commemoration at Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance. The …
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Macquarie University looking to discontinue Modern Greek Studies
The fight for the preservation of Modern Greek at tertiary level has suffered another major setback as Macquarie University announces its intention to discontinue Modern Greek from next year. Modern …
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The need for workers in aged care continues
Australia’s labour force shortage has began to shrink however vacancies continue to pose challenges in aged care. There is a significant demand for caregivers and nurses who can communicate in …
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Gathering of the Greek Diaspora at the feast of Saint Dimitrios in Moonee Ponds
A large crowd from all Melbourne suburbs gathered at the first celebration of Saint Demetrius in Moonee Ponds, “Una Razza Una Faccia – Demetria,” on Sunday. Following the Divine Liturgy …
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Greek Weddings – Pillars of cultural heritage in Australia
An exhibition titled ‘Greek Weddings under the Southern Cross’ in Melbourne presents a collection of black and white photographs that offer a glimpse into past Greek migrant weddings in the …
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Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia commemorates OXI Day
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) hosted a commemorative event for ‘OHI Day’ (No Day), marking the 83rd anniversary of Greece’s refusal to bow to fascism. Nearly 200 …
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OXI Day, an opportunity not just for celebration, says Archbishop Makarios
The head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Archbishop Makarios, has issued a message on the occasion of the 28 October Greek national anniversary. In it, he urges the …
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Greek Australians of all ages commemorate OXI Day en masse (Photos)
With wreath-laying, speeches, dances and poems recited by the younger generation, this year’s 28 October historic anniversary, was celebrated in every community hub by Melburnian Hellenes together with representatives of …