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“Immortal” the Greek and Australian heroes of the Battle of Crete
National pride and deep emotion permeated the commemorative events held in Melbourne on Saturday, 20 May marking the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete. With reverence, all the speakers …
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Exhibition opens honouring the daily life of the Greeks in the Lands not Forgotten
Last Friday the museum exhibition titled ‘Asia Minor – Reflections of Everyday Life’ was launched at the monastery of Axion Estin, in Northcote, Melbourne. The arrival of sacred relics from …
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Queensland’s connection to Lemnos’ Anzac Story honoured at Brisbane’s Greek Club
It was my pleasure to have delivered this year’s annual Alex Kondos Memorial Lecture at Brisbane’s Greek Club. The lecture is held each year by the Greek Orthodox Community of …
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Australia voted first for Greece’s national elections
Australia has seen the first votes lodged for tomorrow’s general election in Greece, as Greeks living in Australia presented themselves at the consulates in Melbourne and Sydney to cast their …
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Melbourne’s Cephalonians celebrate Mother’s Day
Melbourne’s Cephalonian Society Of Victoria, also known as “The Cephalos,” joyously commemorated Mother’s Day last Saturday, May 13, at the association’s headquarters in the heart of West Melbourne. Esteemed guests …
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Paniyiri Greek Festival to take over Brisbane this weekend
Paniyiri, the largest and longest-running Greek festival in Australia, and a global celebration of culture and community returns to Brisbane’s Musgrave Park this weekend. The two-day event promises to showcase …
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82 years on, Australia honours the gallant Anzacs and Cretans: Remembering their heroic sacrifices in the Battle of Crete
BATTLE AGAINST FASCIST INVADERS The Battle of Crete, fought between May 20 and June 1, 1941 also known by the invading Germans as Operation Mercury, was the first major airborne …
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Greek Aussies named in Joeys’ squad for Under 17s Asian Cup
Adelaide United duo Nathan Amanatidis and Sotiri Phillis have both been named on the extended Joeys’ squad ahead of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. 28 players have been selected on …
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Local business wins major contract to expand multicultural communication services
Melbourne-based multicultural communications and translation agency, Ethnolink, founded by Greek Australian Costa Vasili in 2011 at the age of 20, has just made waves in the industry. The agency was …
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Macquarie University Commits to advancing Greek Studies through collaborations and partnerships
Macquarie University has demonstrated its commitment to the promotion of Greek studies through a series of productive meetings held on its campus, which brought together professors and executives, aimed to …