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Hellenic RSL pays tribute at Australian prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat
The Hellenic RSL Melbourne participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Australian Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat on Sunday. Built 21 years ago, it remains the only prisoner of …
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Pharos Alliance meets with Jenny Mikakos
On the occasion of International Greek Language Day, Members of Pharos Alliance met with Jenny Mikakos, a Member of Victorian Parliament between 1999 and 2020. Mikakos, a supporter of Pharos …
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Keeping the flame alive: The fight to save a Greek brotherhood
For most of my teenage years, every Sunday morning we would drive across town for Greek dancing lessons run by the Pankalavrytino brotherhood. Both my parents came from Dafni, in …
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The famous ‘Patris’ launches again…this time as a shop
The legacy of the R.H.M.S “Patris” has been renewed with a second life as a shop in Brunswick, with the name honouring the impact of the ship which transported thousands …
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Estia Greek Festival to highlight the fate of the Antiquities of Greece during WWII
Archaeologist Stavros Paspalas is set to enlighten Tasmanian audiences on the impact of World War II on Greece’s ancient and medieval treasures in an upcoming lecture as part of Hobart’s …
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GOCW Women’s Group kicks off New Year with cutting of Vasilopita
The Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea (GOCW) Women’s Group has officially launched into 2025 with their first event, the Kopi of the Vasilopita. The group marked their first event of …
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Author Vangelis Iliopoulos visits GCM schools
Greek children’s author Vangelis Iliopoulos took the time to join the students of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Bentleigh Campus virtually, taking them on a journey as he recounted …
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Antipodes Festival set to take over Melbourne
The 37th Antipodes Festival is preparing to take over Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street with a full weekend of Greek culture, cuisine and entertainment. The festival, organised by the Greek Community of …
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Oakleigh Grammar welcomes new school year with annual Blessing of the Waters
Oakleigh Grammar marked the start of the new academic year with its annual Blessing of the Waters, a tradition that brought together students, staff, and community members in a service …
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Sydney gears up for massive Greek Festival in 2025
The 2025 Greek Festival of Sydney is fast approaching with everything being prepared to deliver another year celebrating Hellenic culture, starting with its standard massive two-day event at Darling Harbour. …