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Delphi Bank organises petition calling for Parthenon Marbles’ return
As part of the commemoration of the 200 years of Greek independence, Delphi Bank is organising an Australia-wide petition that calls for the return to Greece of the Parthenon Marbles …
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Greek Community of NSW and Greek uni students unite to commemorate the Polytechnic uprising
Sydney’s Greek student community played a major role in commemorating for another year the heroic uprising of the Polytechnic, highlighting that the ideals of 17 November 1973 are still current …
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PRONIA outlines its results in its 49th AGM, held online for the 2nd year
For a second year in a row, PRONIA hosted its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Monday 22 November where the organisation’s annual report for 2020-21 was presented. Despite …
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Bishop Evmenios of Kerasounta was ordained in Sydney (Photos)
Using paternal words and spiritual counsel Archbishop Makarios conducted the ordination of the new Bishop of Kerasounta, Evmenios, on Saturday. The event took place at the Holy Parish of St …
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The story behind ‘Sympetheros’ and others who helped thousands of Greek Australians set up home
Nikos Tzoumanekas arrived in Australia on the Patris in 1964, during the time of post WW2 and Greek Civil War mass migration from Greece. Like most Greek immigrants, he came …
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Vale Jim Fouras, a presence felt from Kalavryta to Ashgrove
Jim Fouras, former Member for Ashgrove and Speaker of the House passed away last Friday night from a heart attack. “Like many of you, I had the pleasure of knowing …
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Vale Panagiotis Liveriadis, a giant of Greek language education leaves behind a legacy
Panagiotis Liveriadis, a giant of Greek-language teaching in Melbourne, passed away on 16 November, aged 93. He first came to Australia as a teacher on secondment from Greece, leaving a …
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Richard Marles and Minister Foley attend South Melbourne FC vs Melbourne City
Richard Marles, Deputy Opposition Leader was present at Lakeside Stadium where South Melbourne FC frustrated Melbourne City’s attack for most of the first 60 minutes of their FFA Cup match. …
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Another 14 Greek-Australians died in the last fortnight due to COVID-19
Another 14 Greek-Australians have died of COVID-19 in the last fortnight according to data gathered by Neos Kosmos. MeanwhileVaccine mandates for construction industry workers have come into effect in Victoria …
2021 HACCI Excellence Awards winners announced online
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Victoria) recognised the best and brightest of the Hellenic-Australian community, with the 2021 HACCI Excellence Awards that were held online on Friday …