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Duncan and Gerapetritis discuss his ‘forthcoming visit’ to Australia
Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan has spoken of the “forthcoming visit” of Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to Australia following their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Athens. “I …
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WA Parliament hosts discussion on book documenting legacy of George Devine Treloar
A discussion at the Parliament of Western Australia this week highlighted the role of Australian soldier and humanitarian George Devine Treloar in assisting refugees in northern Greece during the 1920s. …
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Faros Greek Club marks 20 years with anniversary celebration
The Faros Greek Club in Mt Waverley has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event attended by members, community leaders and local representatives. Founder Rev Steven Kasambalis addressed the …
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Greek migration museum project marks first anniversary in Sydney
An event will be held in Sydney this weekend to mark the first anniversary of the Living Museum “Our People, Their Stories”, a project dedicated to preserving the experiences of …
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PHAROS Alliance: Global push for Greek language gains momentum after high-profile Greece visit
The PHAROS Alliance has reported a major step-up in international recognition for its research-led work to sustain Modern Greek in the diaspora, following a packed program in Greece by its …
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Greek neighbourhoods among Australia’s top retirement destinations
Several suburbs with strong Greek ties have been named among the best places to retire in Australia, according to a new report by Citro, supported by AMP. In the national …
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St Andrew’s Theological College marks 40 years in Sydney with milestone celebration
At a gala dinner concluding the 2nd Pan-Australian Clergy Synaxis, Archbishop Makarios hailed the College as “the heart of our Church’s future”, announcing new facilities and programs including Greek-language undergraduate …
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AI ‘epilepsy detective’ helps cure Greek Australian boy after three years of seizures
John Kounadis, an 11-year-old Greek Australian boy, was one of more than 21,000 children in Victoria living with uncontrolled seizures, with Cortical dysplasias being one the most common causes of …
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Parishioners gather in Geelong to celebrate Feast Day of Panagia Gorgoepikoos
Geelong served as a site of celebration as community members and interstate visitors combined to mark the Feast Day of the Panagia Gorgoepikoos at the Holy Monastery in Lovely Banks. …
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An unforgettable journey: Melbourne students welcomed in Greece
Students from the Greek Community of Melbourne schools have returned from Greece with memories to last a lifetime, following their participation in a major cultural and educational hospitality program hosted …