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The olive tree: a timeless symbol of the Greek world
Over 250 people turned out for the theatre production staged by Zenon Greek Language School at South Oakleigh College on Friday, 22 November. The performance was part of the 2019 …
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Teachers launch new 24 book series for Greek language learning in Australia
New and exciting educational material was launched at Alphington Grammar on Sunday for teaching and learning the Modern Greek language. The material, conceptualised and developed by three teachers, Ourania Papageorgiou, …
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Greek army invites young Greek Australians to apply
The Greek army is calling upon Greek Australians born in 2002 who are interested in, or required to, complete their military service, to submit the necessary documents. Applications should be …
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Lemnian community of Melbourne celebrates 80 years at San Remo
The Lemnian Community of Melbourne celebrated its 80-year presence in Australia with a celebration at San Remo in Carlton. Eight decades are not to be scoffed at. What better way …
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Greek community in shock over Maria Barbayannis’ death following tragic accident
Melbourne’s Greek community is in mourning following the shocking news of well-known lawyer, Maria Babaryannis’ death. Ms Barbayannis was a highly successful lawyer who was held in high esteem by …
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AGM reveals PRONIA’s profound impact on the community
PRONIA hosted its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, where the organisation’s annual report for 2018-19 was presented. It was revealed that the community service provider has significantly progressed …
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Explainer: Understanding the schism that led to the Autocephalous churches of Australia
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Inc (GOCSA) is not recognised by any mainstream Orthodox Church. The group is at present affiliated with the Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of …
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Fronditha Care’s new CEO Michael Malakonas, new blood at Greek Australian aged care provider
It was apt that Mr Michael Malakonas, Fronditha Care’s new CEO, chose the organisation’s new facilities at Mulgrave to meet with community members. Amid the faint smell of fresh paint, …
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Greek Australians commemorated 17 November revolt with solidarity to First Peoples
Passions of the past continue to reverberate in the present day. In the spirit of keeping history alive, the Greek Australian Committee for the Commemoration of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising …
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Ageing Greek heroine meets Jewish siblings – and their 40 descendants – she helped keep safe from Nazis
Melpomeni Dina (born Axiopoulos) was just in her teens when her brothers and her sisters hid, fed and protected a Jewish family for nearly two years at the height of …