Community
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All Greek-Orthodox churches to shut down due to Covid-19 restrictions
The rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases within the past few weeks have caused the Victorian government to re-impose the stage 3 lockdown measures all across the Melbourne …
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Many Melburnians could be closer to their dream suburban lifestyle. Here’s why
Melbourne has been hailed as the world’s most liveable city. But residents can testify to a more down to earth interpretation of the fancy title, knowing that – in recent …
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Beloved Philia Polites passes away
We are saddened to learn of the loss of another prominent figure in our community, the beloved Philia Polites. Ms Polites, who was known for her great and long-term social …
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Army experiences helped to crystallise Alick Jackomos’ lifelong stance for Aboriginal rights
In the wake of the Black LivesMatter campaign, it is worth remembering the contribution of a Greek campaigner for Aboriginal rights, Alick Jackomos, who grew up in pre-war Melbourne and …
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What’s on? Things to do from 3 July – 9 July
TRADE WITH AFRICA WEBINAR The Hellenic-African Chamber of Commerce and Development are hosting a Doing Business with Africa webinar for Greek businesses exporting to African countries following the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Seven Greek Orthodox Churches shut down in Melbourne due to COVID-19
The shutting down of 10 postcodes across Melbourne due to COVID-19 outbreaks has lead to the closure of various churches around the area for the sake of public health. In …
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Katerina Karabinis, young Greek Australian’s unexpected death in London
“There is nothing harsher than for someone to lose their child. I hope nobody ever finds themselves in our position, to have to bury their child.” With these words, well-known …
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Evangelos and Elli Ioannou, a generous migrant couple whose legacy lives on at Fronditha Care
Evangelos and Elli Ioannou, a couple who benefited greatly from the numerous services of Fronditha Care as they aged, promised a large part of the sale of their Armadale home …
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Channel 31 to be kept on the air so the community can be connected
The Victorian Government will provide key funding to ensure that community television station Channel 31 (C31) – which has programs in 30 languages, including Greek – can continue to provide …
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Help save Channel 31 from closure
Channel 31 is set to cease broadcasting on 30 June, 2020 as its license is unlikely to be renewed. Melbourne’s not-for-profit television station has had an integral part to play …