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VCE Modern Greek subject axed by Strathmore Secondary College
Tensions are high at Strathmore Secondary College, amidst a decision by the school management to discontinue delivery of Modern Greek for VCE classes (Year 11 &12) citing insufficient demand, with …
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Celebrate all things Greek at the Semaphore Greek Festival
South Australia may be oceans away from Greece, but nothing is more Greek than a festival in the middle of summer by the water. We’re of course talking about the …
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Christmas spirits are high at the Kazzie Club
As Christmas fast approaches, the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria (KAV) hosted its Christmas party. There was a great turnout for the annual event, which took place at Phoenix Park Community …
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Christmas comes early for the Pankoaki Brotherhood of Melbourne
Santa was in Northcote this weekend, paying an early visit to the Pankoaki Brotherhood of Melbourne ‘O Ippocratis’. To get everyone into the festive spirit, children sang Christmas carols, entertaining …
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The first Greek migrants who settled in Australia are the real heroes of the diaspora
Young but courageous, helpless but determined to succeed, the first Greek migrants who arrived in Australia in the early 1900s, seeking a better future for themselves and their families, are …
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South Australia raises over $220,000 for Greek fire victims
South Australia’s Greek Fires Appeal Committee has managed to raise over $220,000 to help the victims of the devastating fires that broke out in eastern Attica earlier this year in …
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Fronditha Care passes accreditation under new ‘unannounced’ system
After auditors spent two days interviewing residents and staff, Fronditha Care’s largest facility in Thornbury has passed its first accreditation under the new ‘unannounced’ system with flying colours. The 120-bed …
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Thirty-four years and going strong! Celebrating Melbourne-Thessaloniki sister city ties
On Sunday Federation Square was transformed for a celebration of Melbourne and Thessaloniki’s sister city relationship. Organised by the Thessaloniki Association ‘The White Tower’ together with the Pan Macedonian Association …
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South Sudanese distinguished aged carer feels like an honorary Greek
Koryom ‘Tut’ Nyuon joined the Fronditha Care family in 2012 and has since been a personal care worker, one that the residents consider an angel. He on the other hand …
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Audiences captivated by Cretan Brotherhood event
It was a special celebration for all Cretans on Sunday, 18 November at the Ivanhoe Performing Arts Centre, as the Cretan Brotherhood’s dance school made a special presentation of traditional …