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Plan to revitalise modern Greek presented to ministerial advisors
Advisers for the Minister for Education met with members of the Pharos Working Party last Tuesday to discuss their strategic plan, and ways in which the Victorian Government can lend …
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Kazzies gather to honour philanthropist, car enthusiast and host, George Hetrel
Kastellorizo is approximately 14,000 km away from Melbourne. But Kazzies Down Under have a reputation for finding ways to keep their small Greek island home close to heart. A recent …
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Preston Market’s fate uncertain as Victorian Planning Authority decision looms
The fate of the historic Preston market hangs in the balance as discussions between its private owners, the City of Darebin, the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and the local community …
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Yannis Mallikourtis: New Consul-General of Greece in Sydney assumes duty
Sydney’s new Consul General of Greece, Yannis Mallikourtis has assumed his duties this week following the departure of Christos Karras on 30 September. Mr Mallikourtis, a seasoned and distinguished diplomat, …
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Award winning Greek-Tassie lawyer Theo Kappodistrias up for Speaking Award
Multi-award-winning Greek Australian lawyer, Theo Kapodistrias has been selected as a finalist as Speaker of the Year at the International Coaches Awards. Theo Kapodistrias who is based in Hobart, Tasmania …
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Bendigo Bank continues support for Greek Film Festival
The Bendigo Bank has announced it will be the Presenting Partner of the 2022 Greek Film Festival, building on its long history of supporting the Hellenic Australian community. Bendigo and …
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Melbourne’s Kalamata Place to be officially launched by Mayor of Kalamata
The Pammessinian Brotherhood of Melbourne ‘Papaflessas’ is preparing a grand celebration on Saturday 22 October for Melbourne’s newest Greek landmark: Kalamata Place. The laneway in the northern suburb of Thornbury …
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Archdiocese and Papa Lefteris statements hint at litigation
The war of words between Father Elefterios Tatsis (Papa Lefteris) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has continued following Papa Lefteris’ resignation from the church on Sunday after weeks of turmoil. …
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Greek Australians and Dementia – an information session by EAAMA, Pronia and Fronditha
The Hellenic Association of Egypt and the Middle East (EEAMA), in partnership with Fronditha Care and PRONIA, will present an information session and panel discussion on Greek Australians and dementia, …
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Ancient ‘Dimitria Festival’ launches in Sydney celebrating Macedonian culture
Sydney’s Macedonian community welcomed the official beginning of the Dimitria Festival 2022 on Sunday with celebrations organised by the Pan-Macedonian Association of New South Wales and a liturgy at Kogarah’s …