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“Greek φιλότιμο still alive” during COVID-19 times

Thousands of dollars worth of much needed supplies have already been gathered for the donation drive run by the Pallaconian Brotherhood of Melbourne and Victoria “Leonidas”. In a heartwarming post …

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Celebrating Mother’s Day in a different way

Mother’s Day is one of those occasions that you normally can’t feel is properly celebrated without a ‘Big Fat Greek’ family gathering. But 2020 is no normal year, with coronavirus …

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Legendary server of the Retreat Hotel passes away aged 76

On 5 May beloved member of the Greek community of Melbourne, Vassilis Lymperis passed away aged 76. Mr Lymperis was born in Vasilitsi, Messinia and worked at the previously Greek …

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A “coronavirus-Odyssey” as experienced by Greek Australian filmmaker Nadia Tass

The impact of coronavirus comes in different forms and shapes. While everyday life changed drastically across the globe, personal plans were postponed, many had to hastily return home, some have …

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Cairnmillar Institute offers free counselling to Greek speakers

The Cairnmillar Institute is offering free counselling in Greek by telephone or videoconferencing for Greek migrants and those whose mother tongue is Greek. The programme which is partially funded by …

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OASIS Greek coffee sees increase in sales during lockdown

While many are being hit hard by COVID-19, especially in the hospitality sector, a family owned business is seeing a spike in sales. OASIS, now a household name, opened its …

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Cleo Nikakis, a life fully lived from Chania to Lonsdale Street

Cleo (Kleanthe) Nikakis (nee Siganakis) passed away on 22 April from a heart attack at the age of 90. Though she lived a full life, her passing at a time …

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Honouring the legacy of Greek contribution to Inner West Sydney

Marrickville and Dulwich Hill have a long history of Greek contribution, even being unofficially dubbed as ‘Little Athens’. The Inner West Council of New South Wales has agreed to honour …

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Isolation with parents becomes an opportunity to record family’s story

Dora Houpis moved in with her parents on 25 March to be with them when the Covid-19 restrictions enforcing home isolation and social distancing came into effect. The previous week …

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Diplomats unite again in solidarity to recite Greek works

The General Secretariat for Public Diplomacy which falls under Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the second and final part of the video “Staying at Home, Travelling through Literature: …

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