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St. Andrew’s Grammar hosts and wins big at GOAANSE 2025
St. Andrew’s Grammar in Dianella stood out for its strong teamwork and sportsmanship at the 2025 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia National Schools Event (GOAANSE), held in Perth from May …
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Paniyiri Festival all set to deliver another grand display of Greek culture
The Paniyiri Festival is gearing up for its 49th year as the largest cultural festival in Queensland makes its return for another thrilling two-day celebration of Hellenism. The event, which …
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Beloved community member Despina Papadopoulou passes away aged 103
Despina Papadopoulou, a much loved member of our community known for her unwavering stamina, vivacity, and an enduring love for dance, has passed away at the age of 103. Despina …
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Mother’s Day event bound by love and community spirit
A heartfelt Mother’s Day celebration hosted by Radio Symban in Sydney paid tribute to the enduring love and sacrifice of mothers. Held at the Greek Orthodox Community NNO Hall, organisers …
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Bishops and pilgrims from Australia visit the Cathedral of Panagia of Pera in Istanbul
Bishops and pilgrims from Australia visited the Cathedral of Panagia of Pera in Istanbul, Turkey. On the Sunday of the Paralytic, 11 May 2025, at the Church of Panagia in …
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Upcoming seminar to unpack the Pontian Genocide and the trials that took place
The Greek Community of Melbourne is set to tackle the subject of the Pontian Genocide, taking an in-depth look at the series of trials after World War One that took …
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Kostoulias steps down from Federation of of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne & Victoria due to health reasons
John Kostoulias has officially stepped down from his role as President of the Federation of Greek Elderly Citizens’ Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria, citing serious health concerns. This marks the …
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Parthenon Marbles to be spotlighted in Canberra
The topic of the Parthenon Marbles will take centre stage in Canberra with the well-known champion for its return to Greece, Emanuel Comino, to share his wealth of knowledge on …
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Archbishop Makarios awarded honorary doctorate by University of Athens
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), in recognition of his contributions to theology, ecclesiastical leadership, and his …
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Hellenic Village land sells for $119.5 million
The Hellenic Village’s 41.32-hectarge block of land in Austral has undergone a mammoth sale of $119.5 million to Western Sydney-based residential developer Castle Group, a record price that will go …