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Pioneer Greek-Australian lawyer Gregory Antippa passes away at 93
Gregory Antippa, one of Melbourne’s most senior Greek-Australian lawyers, has passed away at the age of 93. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at the Church of Saint Haralambos …
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Pharos Alliance pushes for language equity in schools and media
Pharos Alliance, a group dedicated to supporting the Greek language, has submitted its response to the Victorian Government’s call for a multicultural review. Pharos wants to increase the teaching of …
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‘Gender in Modern Greek’ – exploring the social gender ideologies in our language
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host an online seminar titled ‘Gender in Modern Greek’, examining the role of Greek gendered terms in sustaininig social gender ideologies that reinforce sexism. …
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Mapping our legacy: Help put Greek Australians on Victoria’s map
The Victorian Government’s “Remember a Local – Name a Place” initiative, as spotlighted by Neos Kosmos, is a chance for the Greek Australian community to make its history public for …
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“Thanks for your friendship and support”: Consul General in Sydney reflects on time in Australia
Sydney’s Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis, will leave his post in a few months’ time with a great appreciation for how the Greek diaspora has maintained its …
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Australia’s Hellenic Diaspora donates audio books to schools in Greece
A strong display of solidarity from numerous Hellenes in Australia has seen a collective effort made to support schools in Greece with significant donations made in the form of audio …
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How a Greek community hall is combating elderly isolation in Melbourne
Every Sunday, something quietly beautiful unfolds in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Coburg North. Inside the restored two-storey building known as “The Kastoria Club”, elderly members of the Greek community gather …
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Six decades of devotion: Father Patsouris marks 60 years in the priesthood
This year marks an extraordinary milestone for a leading figure in South Australia’s Greek Orthodox community. Father Patsouris, who first donned the priest’s cassock in 1965, is celebrating six decades …
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Adelaide event marks 20 years of action against asbestos dangers
A milestone celebration at Government House in Adelaide has marked 20 years of tireless advocacy by the Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia (ADSSA). Hosted by South Australian governor, Frances …
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‘O Periklis’ celebrates 10 years of Hellenic culture, dance and community
More than 400 people joined the Hellenic Cultural Association of Melbourne “O Periklis” to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a night of Hellenic tradition at the club’s annual dance. “It …