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Greek Street Fair Burwood returns with a blast of music, flavour and colour
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District celebrated and shared Greek cultural heritage and spirit with the local community on …
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Queensland academic explores ‘Hercules: The hero with many faces’
An upcoming lecture hosted by the University of Sydney presents the multiple and diverse depictions of the most recognisable ancient Greek hero in popular art: Hercules. The presentation focuses on …
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HACCI Excellence Awards announced for 2022
Last night marked the return of the celebrated annual HACCI Gala Ball, after two years of hiatus due to pandemic restrictions. The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated …
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Pontian Greek receives the Kristallnacht medallion from Jewish leaders
The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia has congratulated Michael Samaras for receiving the Kristallnacht medallion from NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Sydney Jewish Museum for uncovering the …
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Catfish account of the Archbishop
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia released a statement Wednesday informing the Orthodox community and the general public that emails are being sent out from a catfish account pretending to …
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Archbishop Makarios releases statement of condolence for Archbishop Chrysostom II of Cyprus
Following the announcement of the passing of the late Archbishop Chrysostom II of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios of Australia, performed the trisagio service for the repose of his soul, while in …
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Greek-Australian Society continues expansion with Brisbane launch events
The Greek-Australian Society (GAS) is expanding into Brisbane, with an exclusive roundtable lunch and after-work networking event planned for Friday 11 November. The roundtable lunch, hosted at Brisbane’s Nostimo Restaurant …
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Melbourne hosts global Hellenic medical congress
Greek medical experts are on their way to Melbourne for the Hellenic Medical Diaspora World Congress 2022 Melbourne, November 17-19, the organisers are preparing roundtable discussions about opportunities global exchanges …
AusPost releases commemorative medal and envelope in honour of Battle of Crete
On the eve of Australia’s Remembrance Day, November 11, Australia Post in collaboration with the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand will release a limited edition commemorative medal and …
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$4 million to upgrade Oakleigh Cannons facilities on their 50th anniversary
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos and long-term member of Oakleigh celebrated with Oakleigh Cannons their 50th anniversary and the most successful year for the club so …