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HACCI launches ‘Meet n Greek’: An inter-generational networking collaboration
Last week, the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) partnered with the Greek Youth Generator (GYG) to host ‘Meet n Greek’, a next-generation networking event. Held at South …
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Dance school releases online video of its March 25 celebrations
Over 250 students in traditional costume of the Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture gathered for an ambitious dance production to commemorate Greek Independence Day last month which was …
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Number of Greek churches burgled rises but bishop cautions to ‘avoid judgment’
Some of Melbourne’s Greek Orthodox churches will be going the extra mile to make parishioners feel safe during the Holy week, following a series of burglaries. According to a Greek …
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Bill Papastergiadis meets with Greek minister ahead of her Australian trip
President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis OAM met with Greece’s Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni before her trip to Australia for the launch of the …
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When and where to see the Evzones in Melbourne
Preparations and programming are almost complete by the Victorian Council Greek National Day culminating in the official visit to Melbourne of the Greek Presidential Guard, which will take place from …
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Thomastown wakes to the aroma of 1000 tsourekia
Thousands of tsourekia are being made by volunteers for Greek Easter including the hardworking Philoptochos ladies at The Transfiguration of Our Lord Thomastown Parish. As well as the tsourekia the …
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Shock as alleged thieves attack Greek churches across Melbourne
Victorian Greek orthodox churches have seen an unprecedented wave of crime over the weekend with ten alleged break-ins across Melbourne. The burglaries allegedly took place at the churches of Panagia …
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Waves of grief as Kostas Paivanas passes away
The Neos Kosmos family is mournng the loss of colleague and friend Kostas Paivanas. Mr Paivanas joined Neos Kosmos in the early 1980s working in the advertising department. With his …
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Oakleigh restaurateur slams Monash Council decision to halt permits for on-street dining
A Greek-Australian restaurant owner who spent close to $80,000 on his outdoor dining facilities on-street council parking areas is one of a number of business owners who have been angered …
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Greek Community of Melbourne pays tribute to councilors of Greek heritage
Victoria’s Councilors of Greek heritage were honoured for their contribution to public life by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) in a special event organised at the Greek Centre. The …