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Anthony Koutoufides visits the Greek Centre ahead of upcoming mayoral challenge
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) played host to former AFL star Anthony Koutoufides, giving him a tour of the Greek Centre ahead of his challenge in Melbourne’s upcoming mayoral …
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Greek Immersion Day 2024: A cultural celebration for Oakleigh Grammar students bringing all of yiayia’s treasures to light
The Modern Greek Teachers Association of Victoria invites students in grades 3-6 to participate in the 2024 Greek Immersion Day, a cultural celebration designed to enrich students’ understanding of Greek …
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Stelios Androutsos celebrates his 100th birthday in Melbourne with Neos Kosmos and his family
On August 20, Stelios Androutsos turned 100 – a century. Family gathered to honour him at a love-filled celebration organised by his children: his daughter Panagiota, his son Andreas, and …
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Hellenic Writers and Greek consulate hold joint event honouring Lord Byron’s legacy
A tribute evening featuring poetry, music and lectures honouring Lord Byron’s legacy is set to take place in October, organised by the Hellenic Writers Association of Australia and Melbourne’s Greek …
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Mytilenians of Sydney set to celebrate Sardella Day
The Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney and NSW is set to host their annual Sardella Day in a grand celebration of the fish synonymous with the island of Lesvos. The event …
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Seminars return at MUnGA, with ‘Dance your Heritage’ deemed a success
Many are familiar with MUnGa – the Melbourne University Greek Association – through its sold-out social events. But two weeks ago, the student club made a welcome comeback to one …
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Oakleigh Grammar hosts 2024 Hellenic Arts Gala in collaboration with St John’s College
Oakleigh Grammar played host to the 2024 Hellenic Arts Gala, bringing together students from both their school and St John’s College Preston in a celebration of the Hellenic Arts. The …
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Memorial seminar on renowned poet Dimitris Tsaloumas
The Greek-Australian Cultural League are holding a memorial seminar for Dimitris Tsaloumas this Thursday. Tsaloumas’ was a significant figure in Greek-Australian literature. He received numerous major state and national awards …
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Global women and Hellenism conference unites Greek women of the Diaspora
Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM and her volunteer team at the Food for Thought Network (FFTN) brought together Greek women from the Diaspora and Greece in an inaugural Global Women and Hellenism …
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The 1916 ‘secret census’ of Greeks in Australia: Reclarifying some misconceptions
In a recent letter to the editor, Andrew Raftopoulos raised some interesting and noteworthy points around our work on the ‘secret census’. This letter is a response to his points …