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Archbishop Makarios presents Jenny Morrison with a copy of the Gospel of the Greek Revolution
The National Committee of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia continues hosting events commemorating the 200th anniversary of Greece’s independence. On Sunday 11 April, the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney and the …
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Putting Greek churches on the map has been Costa Dantos’ passion since he was 14
When he was just 14, Costa Dantos began a collage of the Greek Orthodox churches in New South Wales. This simple idea took on a life of its own …
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‘We too draw strength from their courage’: PM Morrison’s message on Battle of Crete anniversary
Spirits were high and the turnout was strong at the commemorative dinner held on Saturday by the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW for the 80th anniversary of the Battle …
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Delphi Bank casts the spotlight on two successful women, but all working mothers can relate
The 5th Women’s Business Luncheon of Delphi Bank was a cosier-than-normal affair due to the limitations caused by COVID-19. Held on the eve of celebrations for Greece’s War of Independence, …
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Lalor North Primary School children hold special 200th anniversary concert
The children of Lalor North Primary School’s Greek Bilingual Programme treated their grandparents, parents and relatives to a special celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution. The event …
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THI Australia donates $50,000 to two new Greek charities on its list
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia has announced two new recipients of its Winter Appeal grants totalling €31,000 (nearly $50,000 Australian), the Greek charities Together for Children and Wise Greece. …
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Matthew Boubaris (1945 – 2021), Darwin soccer fraternity loses a stalwart
The Darwin Greek Community and the Darwin soccer fraternity lost one of its stalwarts when Matthew Boubaris quietly passed away on Friday 2 April 2021. Matthew the patriarch of the …
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After 82 years’ service, Sydney milk bar landmark shuts its doors
The boards have finally gone up on a fading Sydney landmark , the Olympia Milk Bar on Paramatta Road, Stanmore. The owner, Nick Fotiou, who is in his 90s, has …
Family celebrates 108-year-old grandmother’s life
For millennia, olive oil has been associated with a long, healthy life. In the last half century, hundreds of scientific studies have provided evidence for its health benefits. Living over …
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End of an era for Olympia Milk Bar in Stanmore
It was four years ago when the New South Wales Inner West Council ordered the Olympia Milk Bar to be closed until repairs were carried out. The order came after …