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The centenary of George Devine Treloar’s mission
Throughout 2022, Hellenism around the world has been marking the Centenary of the holocaust of Smyrne, the single most violent episode in the decade-long Genocides of the Hellenes, Armenians and …
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GACL literary competition awards announced for 2022
The Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) literary awards were announced last Sunday on the last day of the ‘Lost Homelands’ exhibition. Commemorating the centennial of the Asia Minor Catastrophe and …
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Lemnian ladies dress up for spring carnival celebrations
The Lemnian Community of Victoria Ladies Committee hosted a spring carnival high tea celebration last week at Docklands. The event which was sold out thanks to the tireless efforts and …
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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 …