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Australia continues to honour Greek Independence Day
The Panhellenic Association of Retired Reservists in Australia celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence with a commemoration event on Sunday, March 26 at the Holy Monastery of Axion …
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Sydney unites to commemorate 202nd anniversary of Greek Independence Day
The significance of March 25th continues to remain constant in the minds of NSW’s Greek community as thousands poured into the heart of Sydney to honour the 202nd anniversary of …
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In an atmosphere of reflection, Melbourne’s Greek community mark 25 March
In what was an atmosphere of national reflection, this weekend’s celebrations on the anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence saw a number of events organised by community bodies. …
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Zisis Dardalis: The Orphan Giant of Charity and Benefaction
Some people are born to mark human debt with their only path in this life. They remain authentic, unique, and perhaps alone, special but also well-known, heretical and incompatible, quirky …
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Oakleigh marks 25 March with Greek Independence Day Festival
Melbourne’s own ‘Little Athens’, Oakleigh, celebrated 25 March in style; with scores from the broader Greek community alongside philhellenes descending on the suburb to revel in the festivities. Vicinity Centres …
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“My parents came here with almost nothing”: Bill Cotsis on the meaning of his sister Sophie’s re-election for family and community
Greek Australian Sophie Cotsis has retained her seat in the NSW Legislative Assembly by a very comfortable margin. Tipped as highly likely to take on a ministerial portfolio in the …
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Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria hold dual event marking International Women’s Day and Greek Independence Day
On 24 March the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria held an in joint celebration of International Women’s Day and Greek Independence Day. Sofia Mastoris OAM, the organisation’s president led those …
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It’s official! Thornbury’s ‘Kalamata Lane’ receives its street sign
Melbourne’s ‘Kalamata Lane’, which was officially launched in the presence of the Mayor of Kalamata, Athanasios Vasilopoulos, in October 2022, has finally had its signage installed. It’s the piece de …
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Archbishop Makarios shares message on the significance of 25 March
Venerable brother fellow Bishops and beloved children, Feelings of spiritual reverence and national pride flood our hearts today, as we bow our knees before the Mother of God and, at …
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Zisis Dardalis (1938-2023): The Zorba of the Antipodes
On Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10.00 am. the great benefactor, perhaps the greatest humanist of the post-war Hellenism of Australia, the noble patriot Zisis Dardalis (Tsaousis) passed to the …