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Free online course plots a way to Pontian language, culture and history through its songs
An accessible way to learn a language, its history and culture is through the songs it has inspired and educator Kostas Pataridis has tapped into this rich vein for the …
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Vale Panos Georgiou, a veteran journo who understood the struggles of Greek Australians
Journalist/writer Panos Georgiou, 79, died last week after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. The veteran journalist was well known for his work in the media of the diaspora as …
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Writers of diverse ethnic backgrounds invited to enter SBS writing competition
Writers from diverse ethnic backgrounds are invited to enter the SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition which is aimed at uncovering developing emerging talent who can reflect the diversity of contemporary Australia. …
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‘Loved ones dying alone’: More than 40 Melbourne Greeks lost due to COVID-19
Pandemic casualties continue to send shockwaves through the community, with the death toll amongst Melbourne Greeks rising to at least 41, according to information obtained by Neos Kosmos. Meanwhile, St Basil’s …
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Oakleigh Greeks respond to backlash sparked by busy Eaton Mall pics
Oakleigh has made headlines, after photos taken at Melbourne’s Eastern suburb showing ‘crowded’ streets under lockdown standards sparked criticism on social media. Australian media outlets published the stills captured on …
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10 things to know about 15 August
1. The Dormition. The Dekapentavgoustos on the Greek Orthodox calendar celebrates the Feast of Dormition of the Theotokos which marks the falling asleep or “kimisis” of the Virgin Mary. The …
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Elder Rights Advocacy holding a meeting for families connected to St Basil
The online meeting for families of the residents of St Basil’s will be taking place this afternoon. The session is organised by the Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) in Victoria with …
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Good news gran is back home from St Basil’s via Austin after surviving COVID-19
The emptying of St Basil’s Home for Aged Care last week and transport of residents to hospitals around Melbourne caused concern for Marina Milou, who did not want her mother …
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Psychologists note greater levels of anxiety and stress in second Victorian COVID lockdown
Psychologists say the levels of anxiety are increasing because of the second period of lockdown that Melbourne in Stage 4 and now the rest of Victoria in Stage 3 are …
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10 things to do in Victoria Lockdown II
1. Ted Talks. Satisfy your curiosity about just about any subject under the sun through the Ted Talks site. The site that rare gift of explaining complex issues on just …