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Petition to revoke the trademark on the word ‘Wogs’
A petition on change.org has been started by Italian Australian comedian Gabriel Rossi to revoke the trademark on the word “wogs”. The petition to Trademark Australia had gathered almost 1,800 …
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Oakleigh Grammar students bring Christmas love to Aged Care facilities around Melbourne
As Christmas and the holidays approach, senior citizens and other vulnerable groups may feel a heightened sense of loneliness exacerbated by the holiday season. Over the last three years, Oakleigh …
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In a world of ageism, Greek Australian elderly still enjoy dignity in Aged Care
Aged care was a god-sanctioned duty in Greek antiquity. Known as gerobaskia, there were severe repercussions when elders were neglected. In modern Greece, the debt crisis has permeated all facets …
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Alexander Cambitoglou, first Greek university professor in Australia passes away at the age of 97
Greek-born archaeology Professor Alexander Cambitoglou, founder of the Australian Archaeological Institute in Athens (AAIA), passed away last week at the age of 97. Born in Thessaloniki in 1922, the world-renowned …
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Fronditha resident from Lemnos, Argyro Oltoumis, turns 100
It’s not every day that you meet someone that has lived for a whole century. Especially someone who, despite their age, is characterised by their mental clarity. Greek Australian Argyro …
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New project seeks Greek carers of loved ones with dementia
As the first generation of Greek Australians age, the prevalence of dementia is on the rise. The National Institute of Dementia Research projects the condition will increase by more than …
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PRONIA staff take part in Hats for Hope and raise $1,000 for Orygen
In November, PRONIA took part in the Hats for Hope fundraiser. Arlene Bennett, the founder of Hats for Hope, brought her Christian Dior Hat Exhibition to the office for the …
Maria Barbayannis’ life remembered through family photographs
Maria Barbayannis’ death shocked the Greek Community of Melbourne. Her funeral will take place on Friday, 29 November 2019 at St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Templestowe at 11.00 am, …
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European Commission takes Denmark to court over illegal use of ‘feta’ name
The European Commission has taken Denmark to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for exporting white cheese labelled as ‘feta’ to non-EU countries as ‘feta’ is a Protected Designation of …
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Fr George Frangos, moved from corporate finance to priesthood, and now bids farewell to his parish
Parishioners of the Dormition of Our Lady, the Greek Orthodox Church of Altona and Districts, would say that Fr George Frangos was born to be a member of the clergy. …