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Children’s games we played on our street in Yiannina’s old castle
This is a reverse migration story. While so many Greeks were leaving to settle in Australia in 1967, my father had other ideas. He could see that Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) …
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Melbourne University medical students put forward Greek-Cypriot doctor for ‘Lecturer of the Year’ award
Students of the medical school of the University of Melbourne, are proposing expatriate doctor Stephanos Herodotou be named ‘Lecturer of the Year’. Dr Herodotou expressed the proposal made by his …
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Bishop Silouan of Sinope celebrates feast of St Nicholas in Darwin
Bishop Silouan of Sinope paid a first-time visit to Darwin last week to celebrate the feast of St Nicholas, with Greek Orthodox Parish-Community of St Nicholas in the North Australian …
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Greek Studies pioneer receives church medal for contribution to education and community
Dedicated retired educator Constantinos Papadopoulos (OAM) received the Silver Cross of St Andrew’s for his work for the Greek community of Victoria and the church. The presentation was made by …
Choice of hampers that will send you on a gourmet journey to Hellas
“Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes” is a Latin phrase that means “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts” The words, from Virgil’s epic The Aeneid, that were uttered by a Trojan, but would …
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Early Christmas treat laid out for Pankoaki Brotherhood children
After many months in COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, third- and fourth-generation children of Koan heritage could not contain their excitement when they received a visit by Santa on Sunday, December …
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Bribie’s OPA Greek Festival secures $5,000 in funding
The re-elected Palaszczuk government will be investing in a total of 211 multicultural events in the state of Queensland for 2021. Amongst them is also Bribie’s OPA Greek Festival which …
Fronditha Care puts forth its new board
Fronditha Care, a not-for-profit aged care provider, has been supporting and advocating for the elderly since 1977 and is currently serving over 1200 elders each week across Victoria and NSW. …
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Greek speakers needed for La Trobe Uni survey on language and culture
People using the Greek language in Victoria are asked to take part in a survey launched on Sunday by the Language Diversity Department of Language and Linguistics of La Trobe …
AGAPI Care celebrates Elysian House grand opening
On 23 November 2020, AGAPI Care proudly celebrated the opening of the Elysian House in Oakleigh. The ceremony commenced with the official blessing. The official blessing was conducted by the …