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Adelaide association celebrates Tavli as part of members’ Greek heritage
It is one of the oldest board games in the world going back about 5,000 years to Mesopotamia, and what the world calls “backgammon’, the Greeks call “Tavli”, Almost as …
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Thomastown parishioners and groups celebrate contributions to 1821 revolution
The parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Thomastown was the venue for a number of important celebrations on Sunday, 24 January. The Archepiscopal Vicar for the District of Northcote, …
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Australian Don cuts a fine figure as the Greek Andonis
The big man, called Andonis, could be Greek in anything but looks. Not that that counts against him but with his blue eyes, fair hair and broad, craggy face it …
International online conference focusses on helping you trace your Greek ancestry
The free three-day International Greek Ancestry Conference is set for next weekend to meet the growing number of Diaspora Greeks to want to research their family history using official records …
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Victoria’s Greek students and youths called to take part in competition conveying meaning of 1821
Greek youths and students in Victoria are called on to take part in a competition in a number of mediums that reflects their understanding of the meaning of the events …
Michael Malakonas resigns as CEO of Fronditha Care
Fronditha Care CEO Michael Malakonas, who assumed his duties in mid-October 2019, has resigned from his post at the helm of the aged care facility. When appointed to the post, …
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Democritus’ poster on 1821 anniversary attracts early comments
Melbourne-based community group, Democritus Worker’s League, uploaded a poster-commentary on social media on the occasion of this year’s 200th anniversary of the Greek revolution. The pictured artwork, bearing the inscription …
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A week left to nominate NSW’s multicultural community heroes
There just over a week to nominate the person who has made an outstanding contribution to society for an NSW Premier Community medal or to be included on the Multicutural …
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Coffee and banking, a fresh approach in Oakleigh
The new-look Delphi Bank branch has reopened in Oakleigh with the introduction of a café hub near the entrance that is aimed at making the banking experience for clients more …
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Greek Community of Melbourne’s AGM to take place on 28 January
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria will be conducted at the end of the month. The physical space will be accessible …