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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 …
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Greek restaurant falls victim to theft on Australia Day weekend
Sydney restaurant ‘Kazzi Beach Greek’ became the target of theft this past Australia Day long weekend with the culprit stealing the staffs’ tip jar. The incident occurred last Monday night …
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Beloved ‘Bevo Cinema’ in Beverly Hills with rich Greek history shuts its doors
On January 27, GU Filmhouse Beverly Hills, in Sydney, affectionately known as ‘Bevo cinema’ to many locals, ceased trading. The one-time Greek owned cinema complex will be a void hard …
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Hobart to celebrate Greek culture with Estia Greek Festival
The Estia Greek Street Festival is back this weekend, celebrating Greek culture, community and connection in Hobart over two days. Featuring Greek food, live music, traditional Greek dancing, and family-friendly …
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Bill Papastergiadis named 2025 Law Firm Leader of the Year
Bill Papastergiadis OAM has been recognised as a Law Firm Leader of the Year by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer industry publication, following an 18-month search for the most influential …
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Petition started to save Greek community-funded Stockroute Park
An online petition has commenced in support of saving Sydney Olympic Park’s Stockroute Park amid plans to demolish and redevelop it as part of the Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan …
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Trailblazer and advocate: Sofia Mastoris OAM passes away at 86
The Greek-Australian community is mourning the loss of Sofia Mastoris OAM, a pioneering leader and founding member of the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria. Sofia, who passed away at the …
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Greek Community president meets new Consul General in Melbourne
The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Bill Papastergiadis OAM, recently met with the new Consul General of Greece in Melbourne, Dimitra Georgantzoglou, following her assumption of duties. …
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Thousands gather for Panagia Kamariani Festival in Red Hill
Thousands of Greek Australians flocked to the two-day festival organised by the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kamariani in Red Hill to mark Australia Day. The event, especially on Sunday, drew …