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Ecumenical Patriarch promotes two Australian bishops
The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate unanimously agreed to the elevation of His Grace Bishop Seraphim of Apollonia to Metropolitan of Sebasteia and His Grace Bishop Nikandros of Doryleon to …
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Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis on his appointment to Brisbane: ‘I am very happy and humbled’
It was announced last month that Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis had been appointed by Australia’s Greek Orthodox Archbishop Makarios as the first ever resident Greek Orthodox Bishop in Queensland. “I …
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NUGAS Ball was a night to remember, with guest appearance by Michalis Hatzigiannis
The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) held its annual Ball and infamous After Party at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne and Ms Collins respectively on 22 September. Initial …
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The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia meets with Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos
The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) Board’s Executive recently met with the Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos and with MP for the Seat of Oakleigh, Steve Dimopoulos, to discuss …
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Platon, Adelaide’s Greek Workers’ League, opposes voting rights for Greeks abroad
Members of Platon, Adelaide’s Greek Workers’ League, met at the hall of St Constantine and Helen at Goodwood, Adelaide, for their annual assembly. Among the issues discussed by the members …
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Greek Australians making their mark in the Northern Territory
The Hellenic Australia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Northern Territory (HACCI NT) was launched last week at Darwin’s Parliament House. The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Michael Gunner, …
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Great turnout at dementia conversation event hosted by Oakleigh Grammar
Dozens of community members, including a number of Oakleigh Grammar students, attended a public education event on dementia, held at the school’s premises today. The joint initiative of Fronditha and …
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Greece’s Professor Nikos Lygeros raises awareness about Pontian Genocide at St Raphael Greek Language School
Professor Nikos Lygeros is currently in Australia at the invitation of the Pontian Associations of Australia, raising awareness about the Pontian, Armenian and Assyrian Genocides. As part of his schedule, …
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Victorian Multicultural Commission set to acknowledge cross-cultural harmony
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) wishes to acknowledge an outstanding individual or group whose community project has brought together different cultural or religious groups to promote harmony and cross-cultural understanding. …
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Agapi Care named Most Outstanding Social Change Maker in Australasia for 2019
It has been a big year for AGAPI Care. The not-for-profit service provider was awarded the Enablement Award for the Most Outstanding Social Change Maker in Australasia for 2019, and …