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UNSW launches 1821 Scholarship Program for students studying Modern Greek
Students from the University of NSW are being encouraged to engage in Modern Greek courses with applications officially open for the newly introduced 1821 Scholarship Program. The initiative has been …
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Tasos Vasilopoulos: ‘I became a poet aboard the Patris on my way to Australia’
The month of October 1961 remains unforgettable for Tasos Vasilopoulos, now 88 years old. Born in Messinia and orphaned at a young age, he was just 24 when he embarked …
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Nicholas Mingos passes away at 100: A life full of love and resilience
Nicholas Mingos (Nikos Tsilimingos), a cherished member of the Greek-Australian community, passed away on Monday, December 9, just three days after celebrating his name day and mere weeks before his …
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Love bombs, intimidation and lies: Unmasking the hidden face of abuse
Sophia* (not her real name) thought she had found love when she met a charming and attentive partner — the ideal. Over their seven-year relationship, however, that love turned into …
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Archdiocese Christmas carols to brighten Melbourne this Sunday
The much-loved Christmas Carols of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, a cherished event running for over 40 years, will take place this Sunday, December 15, in the outdoor space of …
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Greek-Australian students rally to support foster care children in Victoria
Melbourne’s Philoptochos Brotherhood, Year 5 and 6 students from Oakleigh Grammar, and the organisation Backpack for Kids joined forces to support children living apart from their families. The initiative began …
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New leadership brings renewed vision to the Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea
The Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea (GOCW) has ushered in a new era with the election of its Board, led by incoming President Kris Pavlidis. Pavlidis highlighted the importance of …
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GCM Schools celebrate VCE graduates
The Greek Community of Melbourne Schools officially farewelled their VCE graduates, bidding them the best of luck as they move on to the next phase of their lives. The GCM …
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Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation to hold Town Hall on state of the program
The state of Modern Greek Studies at Macquarie University will be discussed at length at an upcoming event, with all updates and future plans to be raised. The Macquarie Greek …
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Over 250 Queenslanders gather for annual Greek Orthodox Youth Conference
Under the theme “We are ready for the future”, the Holy Diocese of Brisbane kicked off its signature Youth Conference this weekend. Held at the premises of the Dormition Parish …