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$21,000 worth of Greek Australian smiles for the Smile of the Child

Many smiles were offered by Greeks of Melbourne for the Greek children’s welfare organisation, Smile of the Child (Hamogelo tou Paidiou), in an event held at the Cretan Brotherhood on …

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Oakleigh dad rallies for HSCT to come to Australia and is stunned by community support in his own efforts to get MS treatment

Nektaria and Nick Dimos are your ordinary young Greek Australian couple. When they answer the door of their lovely Oakleigh home, they have a big smile and look like they’re …

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Athenian Association of NSW inaugurates community award programme

A community awards’ initiative is launched as of this year by the Athenian Association of New South Wales, aimed at recognising individuals and organisations making a positive contribution to Hellenic …

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Greek Australian greengrocer makes plea for thief who stole potatoes from his shop to come forward so he can help her

Last Saturday morning, Greek Australian greengrocer John Kapiris, went on social media to make an emotional plea for a thief who stole potatoes from his shop asking for her as …

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Patetsos and Pavlidis, two Greek Australian women at the helm of FECCA

Two Greek Australian women are at the helm of the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA), the peak national body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. …

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Greek Australian mother loses cancer battle, but still finds a way to give back to Hellenism

In life, some seek to stamp their mark on the world, but not many manage to create a legacy of giving back to the community even after they are gone. …

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Shrine Honours Lemnos with tree and plaque dedication – and Melbourne’s Shrine guard to go to Lemnos

This week saw a dedicated crowd gathered on a beautiful summer’s day at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance gardens to witness the formal dedication of a tree and the unveiling of …

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Archbishop Makarios to visit Newcastle

The first official visit of Archbishop Makarios of Australia to Newcastle is awaited with great anticipation by members of the community and clergy at the Holy Apostles Church in Hamilton, …

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Rain or shine, Oakleigh draws crowds to annual glendi [PHOTOS]

Melbourne lived up to its reputation this weekend of four seasons in one day, with the conditions less than ideal for the Oakleigh Glendi. But it wasn’t enough to deter …

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Vale Marika Bisas, a lifetime of commitment to the community comes to an end

Marika Bisas was a well-respected and well-loved member of the Melbourne Greek community.  She was known to be a strong-willed, passionate and committed person.  Many people sought her counsel throughout …

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