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Grandmother Eleni’s fairytale Christmas wonderland sparks joy
A quiet Melbourne neighbourhood enjoys its very own Christmas wonderland every year, thanks to Greek Australian grandmother Eleni Zakkas, who has been transforming her home and garden, in time for …
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Να Τα Πούμε; A Christmas musical journey with Brisbane’s choir Ellinikes Fones
On Sunday December 4, 2022, the Greek Οrthodox community of St. George of Brisbane came alive with the emotional choral group, Ellinikes Fones, (Greek Voices) and the children’s choir of …
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Mapping the Anzac and Allied trail in Crete – an ambitious project begins
An ambitious project to map the routes of ANZAC soldiers on the island of Crete has begun. The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand in conjunction with the Cretan …
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AHEPA holds multi-artistic tribute to Smyrna
In the year of the centenary of the catastrophe of Smyrne, AHEPA NSW organised a musical tribute to the city of Smyrne on last Sunday, 18 December at its hall …
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Former Premier John Brumby presents ‘The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in Australia’
A large number of members of the Cypriot and Greek communities, businessmen, dignitaries, artists and academics attended the launch of Professor Anastasios Tamis’ book The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in …
High achievers awarded by the Greek Community of Melbourne
On Tuesday evening the Greek Victorian VCE students who excelled in their final exams were awarded at the Mezzanine of the fifteen story Greek Centre. Along with students and parents, …
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Grief over passing of beloved Melbourne Greek principal
Tributes have poured in after the sudden death of Maria Karvouni, a Melbourne high school principal remembered by students, parents, fellow teachers and members of the broader community for her …
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Greek Festival of Sydney returns with the richest display of Hellenic culture
The Greek Festival of Sydney is back in January 2023 to celebrate all things Greek in Australia. This year’s program boasts an action-packed calendar, giving Sydneysiders a taste of the …
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Be the lifeblood
The Red Cross blood stock supplies are currently very low. Yet, how many of us give blood? I have been a blood donor for 48 years which amounts to 710 …
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One of Greece’s fast-rising athletes keen to make permanent home in Australia
During the Athens Authentic Marathon in November, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) took the opportunity to award athletes who brought medals to Greece during 2022. Race walker Christina Papadopoulou was …