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La Trobe offers new studies into Multicultural Australia and the Greek contribution

The Greek Studies program at La Trobe University is offering a new subject this semester called ‘Multicultural Australia: The Greek Contribution.’ This class explores the contribution of early migrants from …

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Archbishop Makarios’ road show draws crowds to jam-packed churches

Melbourne has been gripped by Makarios-mania with the visit of the new archbishop to the city. Churches are jam-packed as though it were Easter, and social media is abuzz with …

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Vale Dora Gogos, Neos Kosmos loses its ‘mother’

The Neos Kosmos family is mourning for a second time in just a few months. Following the death of Takis Gogos in May, Dora Kitinas, the mother of Neos Kosmos …

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New book reveals Greece’s role in Australia’s Anzac legend

The Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee is launching its publication of historian Jim Claven’s major new definitive account of Greece’s role in Australia’s Anzac legend this weekend. Commissioned by the committee, …

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Free lecture: Maintenance of Greek cultural traditions and teaching of folk dancing in the diaspora

This month Greek dance teacher and choreographer Nick Papaefthimiou will present a free lecture at the Greek Centre delving into the maintenance of Greek cultural traditions and the teaching of …

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Greek Australians are a government priority, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister tells GCM President Bill Papastergiadis

Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Expatriate Greeks Antonis Diamataris on Wednesday assured the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis that the Greek government will make every effort …

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Michael Malakonas appointed new CEO of Fronditha Care

Mr Michael Malakonas has been appointed as the new CEO of Fronditha Care following a competitive selection process. The executive stood out from a strong field of candidates thanks to …

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Greek culture and our elderly dominate Archbishop’s meeting with Federal MPs

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia had a meet and greet with Federal Members of Parliament and Senators on Monday to discuss their local Greek communities. The meeting took place …

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LIVE BLOG: Archbishop Makarios is fast becoming the children’s archbishop

Archbishop Makarios, the new primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, will be in Melbourne until 15 August. His goal is to meet with as many parishioners, Greek schools …

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20 years of aromatic traditional flavours

Some weeks ago when I visited my Chinese friend and she randomly opened her pantry, it was impossible to miss three Greek ‘tsoureki’ stacked inside. I have to say, I …

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