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The grooms of Begona; an untold story
Although much has been written about the 900 young Greek single women known as nyfes (brides), who left their families and homes 61 years ago and embarked on a journey …
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Double-header film screening for World Environment Day
Darebin City Council is hosting free screenings of two short films that explore the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans to mark World Environment Day on Thursday 7 June. …
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Fronditha honours its 200 volunteers in a heartfelt ceremony
Volunteers who have worked tirelessly to ensure Greek elders never feel alone or feel like they have no-one to talk to have been recognised for their service. Not-for-profit aged care …
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PRONIA celebrates National Volunteer Week
As part of National Volunteer Week, PRONIA honoured its core members in a special ceremony on 22 May at the Ithacan Philanthropic Society Hall ‘The Ulysses’ in Elizabeth Street right …
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Video of ‘violent’ baptism not Greek Orthodox
A controversial video of a priest baptising a child with a rather aggressive technique went viral last week, and received significant backlash. In reports around the world, the cleric conducting …
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Brisbane Paniyiri getting bigger every year
Last weekend Brisbane transformed into a little Greece celebrating Paniyiri’s 42nd birthday, attracting in excess of 50,000 guests immersing themselves in Hellenic culture and flavours. There was something for every …
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Hidden stories of friendship between Greek and Turkish Cypriots
Before nationalism and conflict, from the 1930s to 1950s, many Greek and Turkish Cypriots lived peacefully together. This period in time saw deep friendships formed and strong intercultural practices and …
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Greek volunteers bring cheer for National Volunteer Week
Greek Australian volunteers will be recognised for their tireless work to help the elderly in the community during National Volunteer Week. Fronditha Care’s 200-strong group of volunteers, who donate their …
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Periodical Antipodes Volume 64 open for submissions
The 64th issue of the Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) literary periodical Antipodes will be launched οn Sunday 7 October at the Panarcadian Association ‘O Kolokotronis’ (570 Victoria St, North …
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Sharing stories of migration, from one generation to the next
It’s been on our radar for some time now that the first generation of Greek migrants to Australia is dwindling. But with the gradual dissipation of a generation also comes …