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SA’s Greek community honours Independence Day
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia hosted its own celebrations in Adelaide on Sunday 25 March to commemorate Greek Independence Day. Well-attended by Hellenes from across Adelaide, the day …
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Police warns against the use of fireworks over the Easter period
Leading Senior Constable Liz Sidiropoulos announced that police will be on high alert over the Easter period, targeting the unauthorised and unlicensed use of fireworks and crackers as part of …
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Radiothon Tally: Stellar results as thousands raised for dementia
More than $130,000 has been pledged to see Greek Australians with severe dementia supported and cared for at Fronditha Care’s residential aged care facilities. The huge sum was donated during …
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The Evzones at the Victorian Parliament
Anyone passing by the State Parliament of Victoria today would have probably been under the impression that another rally is being held – which was not false, there were some …
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Managing finances 101 for elderly Greek Australians
As people age, depending on their state of mind and level of dependence, they can become more vulnerable to abuse, and sometimes it is by those they hold dearest. According …
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Evangelismos church to reopen for church services this weekend
It has been almost two years since the historic church of Evangelismos in East Melbourne was destroyed by a devastating fire. But this week the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne …
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The Evzones are coming to Oakleigh
This month will see Melbourne and the City of Monash welcome Greece’s famous Evzone Guard to Australia. As the Presidential Guard of the Hellenic Republic, this important ceremonial military unit …
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Voula students and teachers from Athens visit Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial and Shrine
A school group from Athens last week visited Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial and Shrine of Remembrance. The 22 year 9 students from the 1st Junior High School Voula Athens are …
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Celebrating half a century in xenitia
Alexandra Vakitsidis migrated to Australia in 1967 and has just celebrated half a century since her arrival in what most Greek migrants refer to as xenitia. Genuine, bright, with a …
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Greek Community of Melbourne to continue working with the Victorian Hellenic Police Association
Two of the leading Greek organisations in Victoria, the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Victorian Hellenic Police Association, confirmed their strong ties recently in a series of meetings in …