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Lemnian Community of Victoria’s Annual Independence Gala Ball: A night of celebration and Community
The Lemnian Community of Victoria came alive once again as they celebrated their annual Independence Gala Ball. Held at the iconic Vogue Ballroom, this year’s event was nothing short of …
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Mayor of Athens to visit Melbourne if re-elected
Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis, has announced his intention to visit Melbourne for the Antipodes Festival, should he be re-elected in the local elections in Greece, taking place today. The …
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Annual Armistice of Mudros commemoration at Melbourne’s Shrine
The Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee in commemoration of the Armistice of Mudros will hold an annual service in the Sanctuary of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, commencing at 11.45am on Tuesday …
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Melbourne Rotary Club invites Greek Australians to propose beneficial community projects
With a sense of purpose the Melbourne Rotary Club’s new president, Dr Chris Sotiropoulos, alongside three fellow Greek Australian members, are reaching out to the Greek community, inviting them to …
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Inaugural global women’s conference proposed in Ioannina for 2024
A proposal for an inaugural ‘Women and Hellenism’ Conference to be held in Ioannina next year has been put forward, offering a platform for Greek women from the diaspora and …
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Philotimo: unravelling the complexities of Greek Diaspora identity in America
Philotimo (φιλότιμο), the ‘friend, or love, of honour’, has become a “corporate brand” developed by Greek business elites, for the Greek Diaspora in the United States, says visiting Greek studies …
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Linda Burney appeals to the Greek Community to vote Yes
A passionate plea was extended by leading Greek community figures in favour of the Yes vote in the upcoming referendum at an event in which Federal Minister Linda Burney claimed …
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Melbourne’s Evangelismos Church set to undergo transformation, thanks to Andrianopoulos Family
The church of The Annunciation of Our Lady, commonly known as ‘Evangelismos’, Melbourne’s oldest Greek Orthodox church, will temporarily close its doors this spring for a significant restoration project, including …
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Pancretans honour their fathers and support the homeless
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne honoured all the fathers of the organisation with a Father’s Day Tavern Night last month. Over 150 members and their friends attended the event at …
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Marathon Mike takes a stand against racism
The Melbourne Marathon is upon us once again and this year well known CEO Mike Zervos will take on the 42km challenge. Given his Greek heritage, Zervos has felt a …