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Recently arrived Greek’s success story prompted by wealthy Melburnian’s advice
In a personal piece authored for Neos Kosmos, Dimitri Fountas, a recently arrived Greek who experienced the Aussie “fair go”, shares his story in a bid to honour his origins …
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Lifestyle activities a ‘silver lining’ for Fronditha residents amidst COVID-19
While the pandemic has affected all Australian lives, one way or another, with nursing homes also experiencing the effects of an altered reality, Fronditha Care takes pride on the fact …
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Greek students hold online seminar for ancient Greek values and modern theatre
An online seminar (a.k.a. webinar) regarding the course of theatre throughout the ages was held last Monday afternoon by the Macquarie University Greek Association (MUGA) and the ‘Lysicrates’ Foundation. The …
Watch videos of St John’s College first place-getters in the ‘Speak Greek in March’ contest
Speak Greek in March kicked off in 2015 to encourage greater use of the Greek language by young people. Every year, Greek language learners are encouraged to use the language …
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Vasiliki Liolios, a great educator passes away
The death of Vasiliki (Koula) Liolios has touched not just her family but thousands of Greeks in Melbourne who learnt the Greek language thanks to the efforts of this great …
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New Consul General for Greece in Melbourne before 2021
A new Consul General for Greece in Melbourne will arrive before the end of 2020. According to information acquired by Neos Kosmos, the current Consul General, Mr Dimitrios Michalopoulos had …
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‘In this together’: Archbishop Makarios’ message for National Reconciliation Week
Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week (NRW) from 27 May to 3 June every year, commemorating two milestones in its history. The first being the 1967 Referendum acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres …
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Fronditha Care continues supporting and serving clients at home through COVID-19
89-year-old Ilias and his wife Eleni, 93, worried the panic of COVID19 might mean they would be forgotten and their home services would be cut. Fronditha Care has ensured that …
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West Australians brave storm to honour Crete and Pontian genocide
Not even Storm Mangga, one of the biggest storms to hit the West Australian coast for many years, could put a stop to the commemoration of the Battle of Crete …
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Young Greeks tell us what they want as new era of NUGAS begins
This year the National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary. The new committee elected earlier this month is lead by President Denise Serdenes and Vice President …