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Beloved “Lefterakis” passes away – a voice that marked Melbourne’s Greek entertainment scene
The Greek community of Melbourne has lost one of its great members as Lefteris Petsevas, known lovingly as “Lefterakis”, has passed away after a full life where he provided people …
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A touch of Australia in Papadakis’ final broadcast of ‘Kalimera Ellada’
It was an emotional day for Hellenes worldwide as Giorgos Papadakis led the final broadcast of ‘Kalimera Ellada’, which makes it all the more meaningful that Australia’s Greeks got to …
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Trapped between two systems: Greek Australians face pension limbo
Greek pensioners living in Australia, and those navigating claims across both countries, continue to face significant delays, complex procedures, and financial setbacks as they attempt to access entitlements from Greece …
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Leading paediatric neurologist Andrew Kornberg turns the sky into a bridge of hope
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne’s leading paediatric neurologist, Professor Andrew Kornberg, has taken to the Australian sky in a unique mission: raising money to help support children suffering from rare …
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Philological Memorial in honour of Peter Jasonides to be held this Friday
The Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) will host a Philological Memorial Service dedicated to the work and contribution of the late Peter Jasonides, a beloved community figure and founding …
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Greek Consul General visits NSW Aged Care Home, honours donors and praises quality of care
The Aged Care Facility of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales welcomed the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis, along with key donors of the institution, …
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Elly Symons: “We may see the Parthenon Marbles in Athens as early as 2026”
Greek-Australian Elly Symons (née Agrotis), Vice President of the Australian Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, has expressed renewed optimism that the long-awaited return of the Parthenon Marbles …
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Coffee and the Green Line: Costa Constanti wants to brew peace in a divided land
Opening a bi-communal café in one of the most tense and militarised zones on Earth, Cyprus’s Green Line, isn’t something most people consider—that’s unless you’re Costa Constanti from Adelaide. His …
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Fate, flight delays and a Greek freak: a chance encounter with Giannis
A missed connection and seven-hour flight delay turned into a once-in-a-lifetime encounter for Alexander Kaliakoudis and his cousin, when they stumbled upon the NBA deity Giannis Antetokounmpo at Athens International …
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Greek Family Story Time turns one: A celebration of language, culture and connection
Greek Family Story Time marks its first anniversary this Saturday, July 5, with special sessions at the Northcote Library and the Oakleigh Maternal and Child Hub. The bilingual storytelling initiative …