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Over $139,000 committed by Federal government to innovative new Greek Campaign Anzac documentary
The story of the Anzacs who came to help in the defence of Greece in 1941 will be re-told in a new, vivid, documentary, made possible by last week’s announcement …
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Bank of Sydney CEO Michaelas departs the bank to return to Cyprus
Long-serving bank of Sydney CEO, Miltos Michaelas, will be departing Australia to return to Cyprus in June 2023, the bank has announced. Following an earlier tenure in the position between …
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Philoxenia: ASRC’s Kon Karapanagiotidis to host fundraiser feasts on 19 February
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) founder and CEO, Kon Karapanagiotidis, will share his love of cooking with donor patrons at two upcoming vegan/vegetarian feasts at the organisation’s Footscray centre. Initially, …
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Semaphore Greek Festival in full swing this weekend
Crowds flocked to the 42nd Semaphore Greek Festival this weekend defying hot weather and windy conditions to enjoy a jam-packed schedule of competitions, live music by local artists and traditional …
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Veterans and history honoured with major grants program
More than $1 million in grant funding is being shared among community organisations across Australia in recognition of the country’s veterans and to preserving the nation’s military history. It comes …
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Rowing champion Nikos Hatzigiakoumis dies in Melbourne
Greek Australian rowing Olympian Nikos Hatzigiakoumis has passed away in Melbourne at the age of 93. His funeral will take place on Monday, 16 January. Hatzigiakoumis who hailed from Rhodes …
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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 …