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Labor pledges $49,500 for elevator at Pontiaki Estia in Brunswick
The Central Pontian Association in Brunswick will receive $49,500 in federal funding from a re-elected Albanese Labor Government to install an elevator at its Pontiaki Estia headquarters on Sydney Road. …
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Merri-Bek’s Sister City ties with Sparta in jeopardy
The future of Merri-Bek’s long-standing Sister City relationship with Sparta, Greece is in jeopardy, with councillors set to vote on a recommendation to end the partnership at this Wednesday’s council …
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Ecumenical Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral commemorates Genocide victims and Mavro Pascha anniversary
An Ecumenical service held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne on April 6, brought together members of the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Orthodox communities to commemorate the victims of the …
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Battle of Crete veteran Arthur Leggett dies aged 106
Last Sunday marked a true “end of an era” as Arthur Leggett, the last surviving veteran Western Australian soldier who fought in the Battle of Rethymno in May 1941, passed …
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45 years and counting – UTS Hellenic celebrates milestone anniversary
The UTS Hellenic Society honoured its 45th anniversary in stylish fashion with over 250 guests engaging deeply in its celebratory ball filled with fun and entertainment. The Sydney-based student society …
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Easter fun and learning: Creative program for kids in Melbourne
This Easter, children aged four to ten will have the opportunity to participate in a creative holiday program with the schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne. The workshop includes …
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Modern Greek at UNSW on the rise… but it needs more support
Amid the growing issues surrounding the fate of Modern Greek studies at tertiary level, the University of NSW has reported growing interest from students with continued support from the community, …
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Greek Presidential Guards (Evzones) to visit Adelaide and Sydney this month
The Hellenic Presidential Guard is coming to Australia to participate in Anzac Day commemorations and a series of cultural events celebrating the bond between Greece and Australia. The visit to …
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The scent of Easter arrives early in Thomastown
The ladies of the Thomastown Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord have gotten very busy in anticipation of Easter, having made 100 tsourekia with their target being to reach …
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Friends and family say ‘goodbye’ to Nick Andrianakos one last time
The funeral of prominent businessman and philanthropist Nick Andrianakos was held on Tuesday at Saint Nektarios in Fawkner. His children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends and family all said their final …