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Getaway: How Greek-Australians are spending their summer breaks

Despite a somewhat rainy and humid start to the season, summer is indeed here and in full swing at that. With temperatures once again peaking and the UV index teetering …

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Archdiocese: Women are welcome to dive for the Holy Cross in Blessing of the Waters ceremonies

In light of the growing conversation among our community concerning the participation of women in the dive for the Holy Cross, which takes place during the Epiphany’s Blessing of the …

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Greek Diaspora panel discuss voting rights for Greeks abroad

For the first time (some) Greek citizens outside Greece will be able to vote in Greece’s upcoming national elections without going back. “In an historic, albeit restricted way, Hellenic citizens …

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Semaphore Greek Festival kicks off this weekend

The 42nd Semaphore Greek Festival in Adelaide is set to take place on the weekend of 14 and 15 January 2023 at Semaphore Beach. The Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox Community …

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GOCMV offers two-day intensive summer workshop for VCE Modern Greek

The Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language and Culture Schools is organising an intensive VCE Modern Greek workshop at the Greek Centre over the course of two days at the end …

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Griko and Greko documentaries return to screen by popular demand

Imagine you are sitting on a mountain top overlooking Galliciano, where everyone speaks the ancient dialect of Greko. Imagine you are a passenger travelling around the Griko towns of Apulia, …

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Large crowds attend the grand Blessing of the Waters in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide [PHOTOS]

After two years of restrictions, parishioners and lovers of tradition returned to the beach for the majestic open Blessing of the Waters ceremonies on Sunday in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide as …

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A Greek lawyer and her three mates take over car wash business in Oakleigh

The 26-year-old Greek Australian lawyer Gina Cerasiotis, her 22-year-old sister Eden, her 26-year-old partner Kyle Galloway and her sister’s 24-year-old partner Jimmy Petrakis, took their first steps as owners of …

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Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand’s celebrates 41st congress after three year hiatus

The 41st congress of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand continues into the weekend as the organisation celebrates 43 years since its founding. The five-day celebration jointly hosted …

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Major Blessings of the Waters to take place across Australia on Sunday, 8 January

Celebrations marking the Holy Epiphany are taking place across Australia this weekend with priests and the devout flocking to the sea for the annual Blessing of the Waters. The ceremonies, …

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