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Celebrating Australia Day the Greek way!
For many Melbourne-raised Greeks, memories of celebrating Australia Day evoke the scents of… sunshine and outdoors. It was almost a given that the public holiday falling in summer would be …
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Meet the Melbourne Greek pledging $1m for the Archdiocese’s new drug rehab centre
One of the Archdiocese’s priorities for 2020, the establishment of centres to combat drug dependency, is a step closer to becoming reality thanks to one Greek Australian’s generous contribution. Businessman …
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A Greek parliamentarian becomes the face of Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy
A health advocacy group on a rare yet increasingly prevalent disease has just welcomed its newest ally, Maria Vamvakinou MP. The Greek parliamentarian is joining the Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s Youth Conference in Melbourne proves change has arrived
“Be shining lights,” His Eminence, Archbishop of Australia Makarios, encouraged the attendees of the recent Archdiocesan Youth Conference, in English. “It is very hard to change the world. But that …
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George Halvagis receives the highest honour in Australia
The medal for Order of Australia is the highest recognition one can receive in this country for outstanding achievement and service. This year, the medal is bequeathed to Australian citizen …
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Australia goes Greek for a weekend
No words can describe the passion, the culture and the incredible atmosphere that 32,000 people had the opportunity to experience at last weekend’s Delphi Bank Semaphore Greek Festival, which celebrated …
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Man causes violent scene at Greek Consulate in Melbourne
An incident took place on Tuesday at the Greek Consulate in Melbourne, which saw a man become violent with staff. According to Neos Kosmos‘ sources, the man visited the Consulate …
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Archbishop Makarios reveals Archdiocese’s grand plans for 2020
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios has stayed true to his word. Soon after arriving in Australia, he said he would have some big plans to announce on his Name Day, and …
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Another dream becomes reality; Greek Australians deliver more medical equipment to Greece
The members of the Australian Hellenic Medical Charity Inc. (AHMCI) – conceptualised and registered in 2015 with a sole purpose of raising funds to support hospitals in Greece -witnessed another …
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Greek Community of Melbourne raises funds for bushfire victims
More than 500 people gathered at the function aimed at gathering funds for bushfire victims in Australia. The Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria held the event at Chasers, with …