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10 new local coronavirus cases in Victoria – 2 cases dined in Oakleigh venues
Victoria has officially shut its border to New South Wales from midnight to stop the spread of Covid-19, after Victoria recorded 10 new local cases. There were also two new …
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Melbourne’s Greeks celebrate New Year’s Eve with lots of food and dancing
Despite the coronavirus scare and the public health concerns following a positive visiting Katialo in Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall, many Greek Australian’s chose to receive the New Year at their favourite …
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Golden Greeks of Ballarat paved the way for generations of the future
What the Golden Fleece was to Jason and the Argonauts, the fabulous gold deposits of Ballarat were to the “Golden Greeks” of the mid 19th Century. Gold was discovered in …
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The Celebration of Theophany in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth has been cancelled
The Celebration of Theophany will not take place this year in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth due to pandemic. The Holy Archdiocese of Australia issued the following announcement: Assessing the special …
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Ode to Australian Greeks
As we approach the New it is always great to reflect on the past and look towards the future with Hope and Optimism. I wrote the article and poem some …
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Katialo New Year’s Eve event is going ahead as normal
Victoria has recorded three new COVID-19 infections in suburban Melbourne, ending the state’s two-month streak of no locally acquired cases. The new cases are from Mentone, Hallam and Mitcham and …
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Greek students thrive at VCEs in spite of tumultuous year
The toughest school-year in modern times has finally come to an end for Victorian students with the official announcement of VCE and VCAL results. In spite of the challenges brought …
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NSW records 18 new cases, six linked to new cluster and one to the Greek community
The end of Wednesday saw NSW record 18 new local cases of which nine are linked to the Avalon cluster while six are from a new Croydon cluster. Three positive …
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COVID alert for two Greek Orthodox churches in Wollongong
NSW Health issued several health alerts tonight for venues in Wollongong, the nearby suburb of Figtree and Mona Vale on the northern beaches. Anyone who attended the following venues at …
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Surviving Greek naval officer in Australia’s World War Two navy tells his story
In 1945, 15 August was a day of special importance for the only Australian naval officer of Greek descent. James Paizis was on board the HMAS Colac which was being …