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That time when John Rerakis became Paul for a day, and Crete moved to the Dodecanese
On 31 March, an article was published in The Sydney Morning Herald featuring an interview of Chloe Shorten over lunch at Philhellene Provincial Greek Cuisine, one of her favourite go-tos. …
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RSL Australia honours Claire Gazis for her contribution through Neos Kosmos
The RSL Hellenic Branch in Ferrars Place South Melbourne, honoured our colleague Claire Gazis with a plaque, from the Returned & Services League Australia, for her contribution to the RSL, …
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Queensland’s Cypriot community commemorates 1 April
Members of the Cypriot and Greek communities of Queensland attended a memorial service to commemorate the start of the struggle for independence against British colonial rule of Cyprus which began …
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Akrites tou Pontou invited to Assyrian New Year celebrations
Members and dance groups of the Pontic Educational and Cultural Association of Victoria (PECAV), Akrites tou Pontou, attended the celebrations of the Assyrian New Year (6772) at the invitation of …
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Food For Thought Network’s Inspiring International Women’s Day: #BreakTheBias
March 27 marked the Food For Thought Network’s celebration of International Women’s Day where founder of the network, Varvara Ioannou, noted that the 2022 theme #BreakTheBias is in sync with …
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AGAPI Care fundraiser gathers over $13,500
AGAPI Care’s Committee of Management, Executive Management, staff, people with disabilities and fans of Greek soccer clubs, attended a special fundraiser held at the Oakleigh Cannons Stadium earlier this week. …
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PRONIA launches its 50th year celebrations
PRONIA launched it’s 50th anniversary year celebrations last Wednesday with a special evening at the Hellenic Museum. The event was hosted by PRONIA’s president Ms Kris Pavlidis and the list …
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Bill Shorten and Maria Vamvakinou visit the Greek Community of Melbourne
The former leader of the federal Labor Party, Bill Shorten, paid a visit to the Greek Centre where he met with members of the Board of Directors and discussed issues …
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Matron Wilson of Lemnos painting donated to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital
Recently another link in the chain connecting Greece and Australia was celebrated in Melbourne. A beautiful and poignant painting depicting Australia’s Matron Grace Wilson on the Island of Lemnos during …
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Australia’s Greek Orthodox bishops offer support for Ukrainians, set canonical boundaries
In their 13th meeting the Greek Orthodox bishops of Australia have pledged to support migrants fleeing the fighting in Ukraine and have offered 30 scholarships for the children of families …