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Karen Martin’s ‘Delphi’ launch draws acclaim at the Greek Centre
The launch of Australian author Karen Martin’s feminist novel Delphi was held on Sunday at the Greek Centre, drawing a large and engaged audience. ‘Delphi’ is the second book in …
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GOC NSW condemns Gaza bombardment, urges peace
The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOC) has issued a press release condemning “the ongoing aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the suburbs of Beirut”. It mentions …
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Sydney’s Greek community unites to honour 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising
The Greek community in Sydney, young and old, united on Sunday to honour the Athens Polytechnic Uprising, they stressed the events of 51 years ago should be remembered for decades …
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Fire breaks out at Saints Anargyri church bell tower in Oakleigh
An attempted theft of copper cables from an electricity distribution station in Oakleigh nearly resulted in catastrophic consequences. The theft caused a power outage, leading to a sudden fluctuation in …
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Melbourne event commemorates Chios’s liberation with traditional dances galore
Melbourne’s Chios Brotherhood of Melbourne and Victoria hosted its annual dance on Saturday evening to commemorate the anniversary of Chios’ liberation, a significant historical event that took place on November …
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Commemorations take place for the heroic 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising against the military junta
Greek Australians paid tribute on Sunday to the heroic Polytechnic Uprising of November 17, 1973, with commemorative events in Sydney and Melbourne. The uprising, which became a defining moment in …
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Cretan Village comes alive for 158th Anniversary of the Arkadi Holocaust
The Cretan Village was buzzing with energy on Saturday night as over 600 attendees gathered for the Pancretan Association of Melbourne’s annual dance, commemorating the 158th anniversary of the Arkadi …
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Sydney’s students stand together to honour the Polytechnic Uprising
Sydney’s Hellenic background university students banded together in solidarity as they commemorated the 51st anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising. The Combined Universities Greek Association (CUGA) co-hosted a commemorative event …
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St John’s College celebrates Greek heritage with Tzanidakis Folklore Group performance
The Tzanidakis Folklore Group visited St John’s College earlier today, captivating students with their performance of traditional Cretan and Greek dances. The visit was part of the group’s Australian tour, …
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Melbourne to honour the spirit of the 1973 Polytechnic Uprising on November 17
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host events on Sunday, November 17, to commemorate the 1973 Polytechnic uprising, a defining moment in Greece’s modern history that marked a pivotal stand …