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Legendary racehorse Black Caviar passes just before 18th birthday
Champion racehorse Black Caviar, who made history in Australia with her unbeaten run of 25 victories, has died at 17 from laminitis, a debilitating disease, eventually rendering the horse unable …
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Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged recognised with ACCPA Excellence Award
The Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged in NSW have been awarded for their work, winning the 2024 Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) Excellence Award for Organisation …
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Nicolas Zervos named 2024 Kastellorizian of the Year for outstanding community contributions
The Kastellorizian Association of Victoria (KAV) has proudly announced Nicolas Paul Zervos as the recipient of the 2024 Kastellorizian of the Year (KOY) award. After a thorough review of all …
A lifesaving touch: Sofia Mastoris’s journey of survival
At 85 years old, Sofia Mastoris OAM has been given another chance at life after a challenging battle with pancreatic and breast cancer. Her journey, marked by determination, was supported …
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What bioarchaeology can tell us about 1st millennium Athenian society
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) and the Australian Archaeological Institute of Athens are hosting a seminar looking into the bioarchaeological study of Athenian society during the 1st millennium BCE. …
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Lemnos annual service remembers the Piper of Mudros
It was crisp and sunny day in Melbourne’s Albert Park that welcomed the crowd that gathered at the Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial to take part in the annual service to commemorate …
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Beloved community figure Jack Passaris OAM passes away
The Greek community has lost one of its adored figures in Jack Passaris OAM, who passed away aged 88 in Sydney. Passaris, who migrated to Australia from Egypt in the …
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Archbishop Makarios: “We must plan for the youth, with the youth”
Archbishop of Australia Makarios has reaffirmed the need to look to the younger generations and ensure we plan together with them so they can carry on our legacy. Archbishop Makarios …
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Unveiling the history of the Australian Greek Welfare Society, from its inception in 1968
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host a two-part presentation by Eugenia Mitrakas, shedding light on the formative years of Pronia, originally known as the Australian Greek Welfare Society on …
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GOC Childcare Centre in Petersham raises funds with kid’s activities
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW’s Petersham Childcare Centre held their annual fundraiser event last Friday. The Vivid Night Fundraiser raised money which will boost the centre’s operations. Children and …