Community
Melbourne’s Cypriot Community looks to the future but honours its past with plans for new building
The Annual General Meeting of the Cypriot Community of Melbourne and Victoria took place at the community’s headquarters at 495 Lygon Street in East Brunswick. Members were informed of the …
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Oldest Greek Australian grandmother passes away at the age of 109 1/2 years
A Sydney-based Castellorizian grandmother who celebrated her 109th birthday in January passed away peacefully. The death of Eleni Confos (nee Galettis), the oldest known Greek Australian, was announced on Facebook …
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7-year-old Anastasia lost her battle with cancer
In September 2020, 7-year-old Anastasia was diagnosed with an aggressive form of childhood cancer, also known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Greek doctors gave little hope to the young …
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South Melbourne – Heidelberg United women’s teams head-to-head at Lakeside Stadium
SMFC ladies celebrated an emphatic victory on Saturday against the Bergers at Lakeside Stadium in the NPL Women’s round of 13. South Melbourne managed a 7-0 win, with Melina Ayres …
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Community feedback sought for $4.3 improvements to Wattle Park
Members of the community have until 11 July to share their ideas and provide feedback on the draft design for a new playscape and upgraded walking and running track at …
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Opportunities for Greek caregivers rise as state funding increases
The past year’s COVID-19 pandemic measures and lockdowns have contributed to a shortage of over 2,000 full and part time caregivers to the Greek community of Melbourne. Quoting industry sources, …
Award-winning olive oil bottle celebrating 1821 on display at Hellenic Museum
A special 1821 commemorative bottle for the award-winning Ladi Biosas Limited Edition olive oil is on display at the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne. The design of the special ceramic blue …
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A new multi-storey building to house the Cypriot community of Melbourne
The old Brunswick building that houses the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria can no longer meet the needs of the organisation, and will soon make way for an multi-storey …
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Maria Bakalidou takes over the helm of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language & Community Schools
The departure of Manos Tzimbragos from the helm of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language & Culture Schools after seven and a half years was viewed with sadness. A highly …
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Message of Archbishop Makarios on International Day Against Drugs
June 26 every year marks the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day as a global reminder to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the …