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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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HACCI gets set to honour Greek community excellence for another year
The time of year has rolled around again for the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) to recognise the best and brightest of the Hellenic Australian business and …
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Senator Sinodinos talks about his identity with the Greeks of Melbourne
Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis said that “quite often careers appear to take precedence over all other different parts of a person’s life. But it’s those other …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Australia stands beside Greek youth struggling with drug addiction
Archbishop Makarios is making good on his promise of casting the church’s focus on youth. A rehabilitation centre for drug abuse will open in Melbourne with the support of Ecumenical …
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Young Greek Australian turns his love for Greek songs of ‘xenitia’ into artwork
If you like Greek songs, especially those of your parents’ and grandparents’ generations and have a flair for understanding the lyrics, check out Chris Macheras’ Instagram page. The Melbourne-based lawyer-by-day …
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Cyprus Halloumi Festival – not just about the cheese, but also about the ‘dream’ of Cypriot Australians
The Cyprus Halloumi festival took place over the weekend, but there was more to it than just halloumi. Cyprus Community of Melbourne President Stelios Angelodimou told Neos Kosmos that it …
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Halloumi Festival in full swing, celebrating Cyprus and all its delicious offerings [PHOTOS]
Hundreds came through the doors of the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV) in East Brunswick for day one of the Halloumi Festival. Upon entry, attendees were treated to a …
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Vale John Bellesis, Fronditha Care loses one of its tireless directors and volunteers
Fronditha Care is saddened to lose of one its tireless directors and volunteers, John Bellesis. Born in Rehia in Sparta, Greece; John spent his childhood years in Athens, before migrating …