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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. …
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Ten years on and going strong: Cyprus Festival of SA delights locals
The Cyprus Festival of South Australia delivered a hearty celebration for thousands as it honoured ten years since its first edition, a significant milestone they hope to be one of …
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New literary series brings Australian stories to Greek readers
A new literary initiative is bringing Australian literature to Greek audiences through a series of translations, thanks to the efforts of Greek-Australian academics and writers. Directed by Greek-Australian Yannis Dramitinos, …
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Archbishop Makarios attends Greek Festival ‘Estia’ in Hobart, Tasmania
The Greek Community of Tasmania hosted its annual traditional Greek festival, part of the larger ‘Estia’ Festival. Held on Saturday and Sunday, 1-2 February, the event celebrated Greek music, dance, …
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Honouring the hero Kolokotronis: A legacy for all generations
The Panarcadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria “O Kolokotronis” will honour its ancestral hero and namesake, Theodoros Kolokotronis, with an upcoming memorial day, calling on everyone young and old to …