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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 …
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South Australia becomes the fourth state to approve voluntary euthanasia in Australia
After a three-decade long battle, South Australia has joined Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia in approving a voluntary assisted dying scheme, after securing the support of both the Upper and …
Peter Kaparis keeps Greek presence in Queen Victoria fruit market
In 1989, Peter Kaparis was working as a motor mechanic when his Italian friend told him that a stall that was going at A-Shed on the Queen Street side of …
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The first female at the helm of Victoria’s State Library is Greek
For 165 years since the State Library of Victoria was established, men have had the monopoly in the presidency of its Board. Christine Christian AO, a Greek Australian, is the …
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End of an era for Greek Community of Melbourne Schools Principal Manos Tzimpragos
“My feelings are mixed,” wrote Manos Tzimpragos in the message that he sent to students and parents to inform them of his impending departure from Melbourne. The Greek-born educator has …
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Presvyteres speak about their lives and supporting their husband’s calling
Some weeks ago, we spoke to three priests about their journeys to the priesthood. All three were married men and all three had to seek the consent of their wives …