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Precious memories of my friendship with the late writer, Ekaterini Mpaloukas
I feel as though I had known Ekaterini Mpaloukas forever. I recall, as in a dream, this lovely lady’s poem forming the lyrics of one of the award-winning entries in …
There’s no pretending: a Father’s Day in Oakleigh like no other
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews told the state on Sunday that Victorians “can’t pretend your way out of this” and extended the stage four restrictions in Melbourne for another two weeks. …
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Film entries now open for International Pontian Film Festival
The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia announced last week (2 September) that it was now accepting entries for the International Pontian Film Festival (IPFF). The federation president, Peter Stefanidis, …
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Vale John Raftopoulos, a World War II veteran in the Australian Armed Forces
John Raftopoulos passed away peacefully on Thursday 27 August 2020, aged 97. John was amongst the 2,500 Greek Australians that served in the Australian Forces during the Second World War …
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Archbishop Makarios at the festivities for the 50th anniversary of the founding of St Nektarios Church
Archbishop Makarios of Australia attended the festivities at St Nektarios Church in Sydney on Sunday, 6 September, to celebrate a historic milestone for the parish. On 6 September, 1970, the …
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Greek Aussie lawyer John Velos returns to local politics
With 40 years of experience in law, John Velos has represented clients from family law to bankruptcy – sometimes for free for those who need it. His work as a …
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The Greeks who want to help their communities by standing for local government
2020 is a year like no other, the changes that COVID-19 has forced on us have ranged across every aspect of our lives, not least in the way politics is …
Property in Greece: A checklist on family inheritances
After the parent’s passing, the spouse and/or children are usually called as heirs to “accept” the real estate property inheritance (“apodohi klironomias”) and have it conveyed under their names. They …
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St Basil’s copped the COVID-19 spotlight, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg in aged care problems
The reputational damage caused to St Basil’s nursing home following the biggest COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria’s aged care sector appears irreversible with at least 40 deaths in the facility. But …
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Sweet September with top festivals from around Greece to remember
1. Paxos International Music Festival: the Autumn Chamber Music Festival The festival was founded in 1986 by English classic music lover John Gough, with support from cultural institutions and music …