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Cr Papafotiou calls for harsher penalties for repeat criminal offenders
The Greek Democritus League’s women’s committee hosted an event on Sunday, which saw the launch of a campaign in support of victims of violence. Held at Democritus House in Northcote …
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Greek social clubs going under as membership plummets
Sixty-two years and counting, now on to its fourth generation of members, the Siatista Club is facing the same future many clubs founded by migrants from the old country face, …
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The Hellenic RSL celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Hellenic Returned and Services League (RSL) sub-branch commemorated its 40th anniversary last Sunday, inviting members and supporters to join in the celebrations. The secretary of the Hellenic RSL, Major …
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Melbourne women determined to make change
The Women’s Committee of the Greek Democritus League is hosting an event on Sunday 1 July, launching a campaign to change legislation for repeat criminal offenders. Presented by City of …
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Greek Australian student lands first place in public speaking competition
Speaking in front of a crowd can be intimidating for most people, but this is not the case for 17-year-old Mirene Magousis. Mirene won first place in the Victorian state …
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Manasis Dance School celebrates Grandparents Day
Staying true to its annual memorial of Dimosthenis Manasis’ grandparents Fotini and Dimosthenis Manasis, the acclaimed dance school hosted a colourful and full program of music events at Oakleigh’s Kingston …
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Greek President of Democracy ‘unwanted’ in Melbourne
“Mr Pavlopoulos you are unwanted; if you visit Melbourne, we the Greek diaspora officials will not welcome you.” This is the clear message the Pan Macedonian Association of Melbourne and …
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11-year-old Greek Australian hero still honoured a century after his death
On 9 June 1918, a young boy by the name of Hector Vasyli was killed in a shocking accident. The 11-year-old Greek Australian often took part in parades hosted in …
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NRL Storm and Broncos match scores goals for Zorba!
The NRL Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos Multicultural Round at AAMI Park on Saturday celebrated cultural diversity. Among the community groups were Pacific Islanders, Cook Islanders, Maoris and Indians doing something …
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Women’s festivals in the Hellenistic Period
Local historian Dr Kate McLardy is fascinated by the Thesmophoria and the Adonia: two women’s festivals that took place in the Hellenistic Period. The Thesmophoria was an annual autumn festival …