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Residents died neglected, scared and alone’ while staff was struggling to identify them
As the inquest into the St Basil’s Homes for the Aged tragedy continues, more harrowing testimonies from staff and relatives are being recorded. In the 45 deaths being investigated, 35 …
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Victoria’s Greek community joins campaign to save Fairfield Amphitheatre
The campaign to protect Fairfield Amphitheatre is gathering steam. This is Victoria’s only Ancient Greek-inspired theatre and its only professional outdoor theatre (that is public). Many of Melbourne’s Greek community …
Queen Victoria Market is part of Melburnians’ Christmas traditions
Perhaps one of the best signs that Melbourne is coming out of the deep gloom of the past two years is the opportunity for Melburnians to again take advantage of …
Fronditha Care AGM reflects on a good year despite COVID-19 issues
Despite a difficult year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fronditha Care was able to carry out needed changes in the way it works and ensure the organisation’s financial viability said …
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The future is bright for Emmanouela Frroku as she joins the National Squad of 2022
Young gymnast, Emmanouela Frroku from Sydney continues to climb up the ranks in the Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics arena in Australia. Only a few days ago the talented Greek Australian from …
PRONIA leads 16-day campaign against gender-based violence
PRONIA launched its 16 Days of Activism in support of the annual international campaign “Orange to the World” to End Violence against Women which began on 25 November – the …
Archdiocese marks bicentenary with stamps of Church’s 1821 heroes
The Holy ArchDiocese of Australia has marked the bicentennial anniversary of the Greek War of Independence of 1821, with a series of stamps, using Australia Post’s personalised stamp service. The …
St John’s College turns to community to support upgrades at the school
St John’s Greek Orthodox College which has undergone major upgrades over the last 19 months, is looking to raise $300,000 for upgrades that will provide “outstanding contemporary learning spaces” for …
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Doncaster students appreciate Fairfield Amphitheatre
The school year is winding down, and Greek language classes are stopping for summer holidays. A group of students from the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria’s VCE Doncaster Saturday …
Launch of Antipodes’ 2021 edition set for 17 December live event
The Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne (GACLM) will launch the 2021 edition of its bilingual periodical “Antipodes” and also announce the winners of its annual literary competition on 17 December. …