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Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance: Honouring 90 years of service and sacrifice
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance will commemorate its 90th anniversary on 11 November. Established as a sacred space for mourning Victorians who lost their lives in the First World War, the …
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Having the difficult discussions about mental health
Mental wellness charity Athenie’s Angels will be holding their annual fundraising event on November 24, in an effort to raise awareness about mental health and provide support for those in …
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Grattan Street Paniyiri thrills attendees in South Australia
The inaugural Grattan Street Paniyiri amassed nearly 1,000 people in what served as a grand finale of the 17th Odyssey Festival in South Australia. The Paniyiri wrapped up this year’s …
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Greek community gathers in Melbourne for launch of Kalimnios’ new book ‘Ikonoclasmata’
‘Ikonoclasmata’, a collection of short stories by Greek-Australian author Konstantinos Kalimnios, was launched at Melbourne’s Greek Centre this past Sunday. Published in Athens, the collection has already received highly positive …
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Prospect’s inaugural Greek Festival promises a cultural extravaganza on February 15, 2025
The City of Prospect is set to host its very first Greek Festival on Saturday, February 15, 2025, starting at 4pm and continuing until late into the evening. Taking place …
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Annual memorial service for Greek migrants to be held at Panagia Kamariani, Red Hill
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia will hold the annual memorial service at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kamariani in Red Hill, on Sunday, November 10, at 8pm. The event …
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Thousands flock to Oakleigh Glendi for another day of celebrations
Crowds continued to gather in the thousands at Oakleigh Glendi today, filling Warrawee Park with energy and enthusiasm as the community came together to celebrate Greek culture. In a ceremony …
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Oakleigh Glendi festivities exceed all expectations
Christos Dimopoulos, President of the Oakleigh Greek Community, expressed his excitement over the overwhelming reaction to this year’s Oakleigh Glendi festival. “Saturday’s turnout was extraordinary, surpassing all previous records,” Dimopoulos …
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Spanakopita competition to celebrate 40 years of Melbourne-Thessaloniki sister-city bond
The Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” will host a community spanakopita competition on Sunday, 24 November at 12pm, in Northcote to celebrate 40 years of Melbourne and Thessaloniki’s sister city …
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Greek Community of Melbourne mourns longtime language teacher Stella Athanasia
With profound sadness, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has announced the passing of beloved teacher Stella Athanasia, who taught at the Doncaster campus of GCM’s Language and Culture Schools. …