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New Democracy takes the lead in Australia
New Democracy emerged as the leading party in the June elections among Australian-based Greek expatriates, while the Communist Party came second. Greek nationals residing abroad had the opportunity to cast …
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PRONIA raise and receive funding to help support Greek Community
PRONIA hosted their Annual Fundraising Gala last Friday, raising over $52,000 for the Greek Community while celebrating the organisation’s 51st year. Joining staff and volunteers for the evening were some …
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Traders in Preston Market put under pressure ahead of redevelopment plans
The Preston Market development saga continues, as part-owners Salta Properties, who want to redevelop the market into an apartment complex issued an ultimatum in a letter sent in mid-May to …
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Over 1000 Multicultural seniors in Victoria to receive funding
The state government has announced that more than 1,000 multicultural seniors’ organisations will benefit from the Multicultural Seniors Support program. Seniors from multicultural communities have been supported through the program …
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Preserving the Legacy: Greek Oral History Chronicles the Tales of Greek Immigration in Australia
The University of Sydney has commenced a research study focused on multilingualism, to assess the effect of immigration on Australia’s identity. The project titled ‘Opening the Multilingual Archive of Australia’ …
Limited voter turnout in Sydney, Melbourne ahead of Greek elections
It was a smooth process for Greeks in Australia who took to the ballots on Saturday to vote during the second round of Greece’s 2023 national elections, albeit with limited …
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Australia’s new Ambassador to Greece meets Archbishop Makarios
The new Ambassador of Australia to Greece, Ms Alison Duncan paid a visit to the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney this week for a meeting with …
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Greek clubs scoop over $60,000 in Victorian multicultural funding program
At least 27 Greek community associations and clubs are among the total 346 successful applicants in this year’s Multicultural Festivals and Events Program run by the Victorian government The funding …
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Greek Community of SA pledges support to Voice Referendum
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia has reaffirmed its support of the Uluru Statement and the ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. …
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Melbourne’s World Congress of Sociology embraces Greek influence for a global paradigm shift
This year, the International Sociological Association (ISA) and the University of Melbourne will collaborate on the 20th Congress, which occurs every four years with the aim of promoting the exchange …