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Deakin University Greek Society Ball takes off

The Deakin University Greek Society (DUGS) committee held its annual ball last Friday at the prestigious Vogue Ballroom. Over 350 students celebrated their Greekness and achievement with a lot of …

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Melbourne commemorates the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

The Committee of the Australian Hellenic Memorial Melbourne, commemorated the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Crete, last Sunday, in memory to all those that served and died in Greece …

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Athenian Association recognises achievers from 2020/2021

The Athenian Association of NSW announced the winners of the Athenian Hellenic Achievement Award for 2020 and 2021 that were not received last year due to the COVID-19 restrictions. For …

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UTS Hellenic holds a talk for the 100-year anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe

The Greek students of our community have put their stamp in this year’s events for the commemoration of the 100 years since the Asia Minor Catastrophe, with a talk organised …

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Alphington Grammar defy council ruling citing safety concerns for students

The Yarra Council has notified Alphington Grammar School in Melbourne, that it has until 5pm, today, to remove the school’s entrance gates, which would allow anyone to walk and ride …

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Kalamata comes to Thornbury with laneway naming

Melbourne now has a new Greek landmark, after Darebin Council unanimously endorsed that an unnamed laneway in Thornbury become “Kalamata Place”. The currently unnamed Laneway is situated between 2 Gooch …

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Melburnians remember the Battle of Crete (photos)

Commemorative events for the Battle of Crete have culminated this weekend, with a wreath-laying ceremony and a students’ parade taking place on Sunday morning. The events were hosted by the …

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The polling booth with a Greek flavour and migrant history

“There is a polling booth near the Greek church around the corner,” the Richmond newsagent owner said. “Try there.” On polling day, in inner-city Melbourne, on Saturday 21 May, at …

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Message from Archbishop Makarios for the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

My dearly beloved fellow Cretans, It is with deep pride and great spiritual joy that I have the opportunity of communicating with you on the occasion of the 81st anniversary …

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Scott Morrison for the Battle of Crete

In May 1941 Australian, New Zealand, British and Greek soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with the Cretan people to defend their island from invasion. Vastly outnumbered and facing an enemy …

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