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Sun Shines at Albert Park on the anniversary of Lemnos’ role in Anzac
The sun shone as Melbourne’s Greek community joined with those from the wider community to commemorate the role of Lemnos in Australia’s Gallipoli story. The annual service is held on …
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The Greek Community of Melbourne stands united for The Voice
The Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria will host Labor MP Sheena Watt to discuss the significance of The Voice to Parliament on Monday, August 28, at the Greek Centre. …
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Archbishop Makarios visits historic Greek Orthodox church in Bendigo
Archbishop Makarios of Australia stepped into the small Greek Orthodox church that stands at the heart of Bendigo, Victoria for the first time to officiate a liturgy. The church is …
Ancient Greek notions of well-being and kefi are pillars of success in business
Fotini Kypraios, the Chair of the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI), underscored the role of “community, family values, hard work.” However, she added the Greek “beautiful, untranslatable” …
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40 Years of Victoria’s Multicultural Commission: Reflecting on impact and future directions
Celebrating its 40th year, the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), formerly known as the Ethnic Affairs Commission, has played a key role in representing Victoria’s diverse communities. Since 1983, the VMC, …
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Paul Dracakis: One of Sydney’s best-known jewellers passed away aged 83
A most prominent member of Sydney’s Greek community and very well-connected in the city’s upper echelons, Mr Paul Dracakis, who was famous for his jewellery outlets ‘Dracakis Jewellers’, died at …
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Greek History and Culture Seminars explore the Greek Civil War and the legendary Pyrrhus
An evening of intellectual enrichment awaits at the Greek Centre, Melbourne, on August 17, featuring engaging lectures on the Greek Civil War in modern Greek prose and the remarkable life …
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Angelo Gavrielatos steps down as NSW Teachers Federation President amidst industrial dispute
In a significant development that marks the end of an era, Angelo Gavrielatos, a prominent figure in the realm of education politics, has announced his decision to step down as …
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Grand opening celebration and Annual Radiothon at AGAPI Care’s new Preston headquarters
AGAPI Care, is set to mark a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new Head Office, Academy, and Community Centre located at 4 Bruce Street in Preston. This …
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After long wait minister has bet each way on Preston Market redevelopment
The Preston Market development saga hit a milestone on Monday when Sonia Kilkenny, Minister for Planning, released new planning controls. These amendments follow the SAC findings of heritage protections, and …