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The next generation of Greek Australians love their heritage, but are they slowly losing their language?
Greeks have been offering afternoon Greek school alongside our Greek churches for decades. It is still in existence in current times but there is a decline in enrolled students. Many …
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‘No current plans to bring dental under Medicare’: PM responds to issue raised by Victoria’s Greek seniors
When John Kostoulias, representing the peak Victorian body for Greek seniors, wrote to Scott Morrison in July, little did he know that he would receive not one but two responses …
Kontis resigns from his position as Chairman of the Board at St Basil’s Fawkner
Konstantinos Kontis has resigned from his post as Chairman of the Board of Directors of St Basil’s at Fawkner following the outbreak in aged care which saw the death of …
Hristos Tsirkas lives on despite false rumours to the contrary
An article written by Kostas Karamarkos and published on the Greek site of Neos Kosmos celebrated the life and achievements of Christos Tsirkas, The article sparked false rumours by members …
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 …