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Melbourne family discover DNA link to unsung hero of the Greek Revolution
When she drove past the statue in Ilioupoli when she was on honeymoon in Athens, Mandy Nickas noted that the name it bore was of Ioannis “Tsakalos” Theofilopoulos, her maiden …
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Tears of joy as iconic Greek Orthodox Church opens its doors after catastrophic fire
There was not a dry eye in sight during last week’s Palm Sunday service, as parishioners of the Greek Orthodox church of The Nativity of Christ in Port Adelaide entered …
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A century of life should be celebrated: Pappou Spiros turns 100
“Don’t let anxiety and heartache kill you.” Those are the words of Early Greek Australian Spiros Papaemmanuel who just celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his loving family, including his …
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Multicultural Footy show in line for two national TV awards
The weekly “Multicultural AFL Footy TV Show”, which airs on a number of television and radio channels across the country and on a Youtube channel, has been nominated in two …
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PM Scott Morrison sends Easter greeting to Orthodox Christians of Australia
The Prime Minster of Australia, Scott Morrison, has sent a message of best wishes and of peace to Orthodox Christians celebrating Easter this year in Australia. In the message in …
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Theo offers the real deal in Keilor Park when it comes to Greek confectionaries
It may be a small shop in on a quiet Keilor Park street in Melbourne’s north west but Theo’s Greek Cakes has long been a beacon for anyone with a …
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Vasso Apostolopoulos’ research in the spotlight at AHEPA’s function
Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is currently the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research Partnerships at Victoria University, and a key figure in immunology and research. AHEPA Victoria Unit Athena 2 held a ladies luncheon …
Pankoaki’s Palm Sunday lunch was a huge success
Palm Sunday coincided with Anzac Day on Sunday, but despite this Koans came to the sold-out Palm Sunday lunch to celebrate the religious occasion with friends. A traditional meal of …
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Greek campaign veterans honoured at Oakleigh’s RSL
Representatives of Melbourne’s Greek community took part in the annual Anzac Day service at Melbourne’s Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, located in one of Australia’s pre-eminent Greek community precincts. This month is the …
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Lemnos Gallipoli Committee hold first Dawn Service at Albert Park
Members and supporters of the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee gathered at the Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial in Lemnos Square, Albert Park, on Sunday as dawn rose on Anzac Day. This is …