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Kos Society of South Australia effort to donate ambulance in Kos delayed by Greek bureaucracy
The Kos Society of South Australia “Hippocrates” got caught in Greece’s bureaucratic red tape when they tried to donate a modern ambulance to the National Centre for Emergency Care (EKAV) …
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Melbourne-Thessaloniki sister-city relationship marks 40 years with renewed commitments
The Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” has celebrated the enduring relationship between Melbourne and Thessaloniki by congratulating Nicholas Reece on his election as Melbourne’s new Mayor. This gesture follows a …
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Semaphore Festival sees large crowd brave the heat to celebrate Greekness on second day
Adelaide’s Semaphore Greek Festival 2025 concluded on Sunday, 19 January, leaving a lasting impression on the 40,000 attendees who flocked to the Semaphore Foreshore for a weekend of Greek culture, …
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Semaphore Greek Festival 2025: Celebrating Greek culture “Όλοι Μαζί” in Adelaide this weekend
Semaphore Greek Festival is set to transform South Australia’s picturesque Semaphore Foreshore this weekend, celebrating Greek culture, community, and tradition under the theme “Όλοι Μαζί” (All Together). The festival runs …
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Kokkinakis and Kyrgios feature in Hosier Lane mural
In the lead up to the reunion of Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open, which was in doubt due to Kokkinakis’s injury, a mural was put up …
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Tsitsipas pays visit to Greek Centre, promises to return to meet GCM students
Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas made the time to revisit the Greek Centre ahead of his Australian Open campaign, engaging with the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) and pledging to come …
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Ppiros elected new president of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia
Panayiotis Ppiros has been elected as the new President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, following recent elections. According to reports, the 15 members of the newly elected …
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Women defy stereotypes in Melbourne and Canberra Epiphany ceremonies
While it is customary for men to dominate the retrieval of the Holy Cross during Theophany celebrations, it was two women, one in Melbourne and another in Canberra, who defied …
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Blessing of the Waters marks 45 years at Glenelg, highlighting the local Greek festival
The 45th annual Blessing of the Waters Ceremony took place on Sunday at the Glenelg Jetty, drawing crowds to a vibrant celebration of centuries-old religious tradition. The event was part …
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Australia Day BBQ organised in NSW at Greek Community Home for the Aged
The Greek Community Home for the Aged will host a Great Aussie Cultural BBQ for this year’s Australia Day in an event open to all as they honour and celebrate …