Community
Diatribe – ‘Dad, when are we going to the parelasi?’
The night before my first parelasi (loosely translated as “march” or “parade”), I couldn’t sleep. On the couch by my bed, my mother had laid out the costume my aunt …
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Greek Festival of Sydney launched with an impressive events lineup
The Greek Festival of Sydney was officially launched last week boasting an extensive program of arts and culture. This years festival includes a ‘mini’ Greek film festival celebrating Greek cinema …
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New GCM board formally takes charge
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Electoral Committee called a meeting at the Greek Centre on Wednesday with the 19 successful candidates from the recent community elections from whom the …
Canberra is treated to a full Greek Agora experience
Australia’s federal capital took on a distinctly Hellenic flavour last weekend when the National Museum of Australia held an Agora festival in its amphitheatre on the shores of Lake Burley …
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Yiayia’s 1968 Patris story, and beyond, unearthed in Melbourne reunion
When I met Kleopatra Mpantisouli on our shared flight from Greece to Australia, I felt instantly grateful. She came across as having a calming, relaxed presence; the perfect stranger distraction …
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Greek Community Home For The Aged gets a second bus fitted with disabled access ramp
The Greek Community Home For The Aged raised funds and received a generous donation by Sophie Cotsis Member for Canterbury to acquire their second minibus to add to their fleet. …
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Neos Kosmos turns 65
Neos Kosmos has been telling your stories since 1957. Since 13 February 1957 to be precise. Today marks the 65th anniversary of the first edition of Neos Kosmos to be …
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Fronditha Care issues statement on COVID-19 spread in aged care residents
There have been over 9,718 cases reported across the aged care sector and 533 deaths reported since January 2022. Aged care service providers like Fronditha Care have been a critical …
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Greek aged care homes in SA continue to struggle as COVID-19 spreads amongst residents
Several reports that aged-care residents are being left sitting in faecal matter, unbathed and dehydrated, while staff have to care for as many as 60 people by themselves, have come …
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Greek Community members get together to welcome the new year and new faces [PHOTOS]
Last week saw several Greek Community organisations and clubs get together to celebrate milestones, acknowledge the contribution of long-standing members, but also welcome new faces to carry the legacy on …