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North Macedonian flag-raising at Oakleigh Grammar causes a stir
On September 8, Oakleigh Grammar, the Greek Archdiocese school, raised the North Macedonia flag to celebrate that nation’s Independence Day, but controversy followed. The Grammar school responding to questions from …
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The tragic events of 1974 and the lobbying power of the united Greek Cypriot and Greek communities in Australia
The Greek Studies Program, in collaboration with the Department of Languages and Cultures at La Trobe University, the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora, and the Greek Orthodox Community of …
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Greek Archdiocese asks “faithful to engage seriously with the referendum question”
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia released a statement today that said it is committed to “working together to uphold the dignity and sacredness of every human person.” The Church …
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NSW Greek figures to discuss constitutional recognition for First Nations people in Australia
On Saturday, September 30, at the Marrickville Pavilion, a forum on the historic referendum of October 14 is spearheaded by Theodora Gianniotis Minas, a Marrickville local and a solicitor with …
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Greek community celebrates successful Children’s Week grants and programs
Several Greek Community organisations have secured Children’s Week Grants, aligning with this year’s theme, “Investing in our future means investing in our children.” From October 20 to 29, 2023, exciting …
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12th Clergy-Laity Congress continues for a second day of historic deliberations
The 12th Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia commenced on Monday, September 25 in Sydney with a powerful proclamation of unity and determination, as more than 650 …
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Sydney honours Panagia Myrtidiotissa with festive liturgy and procession
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia honoured the memory of the ‘miracle of the healing’ of Panagia Myrtidiotissa on the island of Kythira with a grand liturgy at the Resurrection …
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Nikotsaras Association raises $20,000 for flood victims from local Greek Melbournians
The Nikotsaras Association of Larissa raised $20,000 towards the flood victims on Saturday in a heartfelt response by some local Greek Australian communities. Dozens of gathered on Saturday at the …
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Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia GM to step down in October
Nick Kyriazopoulos, General Manager of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOSCA), will be stepping down next month after almost 15 years with the organisation. His time at the …
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Greek Australian Society virtual panel on Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of Referendum
On Monday, September 18, the Greek Australian Society (GAS) hosted a panel conversation titled Greek – Australians and the Voice to Parliament, attended by fifty participants. The aim was to …