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Complaints, protests, and friction within the Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria
A new serious confrontation has erupted within the ranks of the Federation of Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria, which has recently been plagued by internal …
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Greek Storytime program launches in Melbourne’s Clayton, Northcote suburbs
Welfare organisation PRONIA is launching Family Story Time, a program for preschool-aged children of Greek heritage, as part of the Victorian government initiative for multicultural storytelling. The Greek family story …
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Federation of Pontian Associations pays tribute to Peter Jasonides
An outpouring of grief has followed the sudden death of Pontian community leader Peter (Panagiotis) Jasonides, this week. The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia was among those who paid …
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World’s first milk bar to be immortalised with plaque in Sydney
Seven years after its initial pitch, the world’s first milk bar, owned by Greek Australian Mick Adams (Joachim Tavlaridis), is finally set to be honoured with the unveiling of a …
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Panagia Soumela Melbourne exceeds fundraising goal for cancer research
The Panagia Soumela Melbourne community gathered at their Thomastown club hall last Sunday for their ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ fundraiser in support of the Cancer Council. The event featured raffles, games, …
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GOCMV Schools commemorate Apostles Peter and Paul with interactive educational activities
The South Morang and Alphington school campuses of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) Schools celebrated the commemoration of the Apostles Peter and Paul on June 29 …
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Professor William Mallinson examines Kissinger’s role in Cyprus in online lecture
Renowned historian William Mallinson, Professor of Political Ideas and Institutions at Guglielmo Marconi University, will deliver an online lecture titled “Cyprus and Kissinger: Killing the Myth” on Thursday, 11 July …
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A young and vibrant night of Hellenic traditions as “O Periklis” celebrates 9th annual dance
Close to 300 people gathered last Saturday night in Coburg to celebrate Hellenic traditions, music, and dances. The Hellenic Cultural Association of Melbourne “O Periklis” celebrated their 9th Annual Dance …
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Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser held at Greek Centre raises awareness and connects cultures
Up to 100 attendees gathered at the Greek Centre Mezzanine in Melbourne for the Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council’s (WMCC) Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser last Sunday. The …
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Vasso Morali convicted for ongoing defamation of Archbishop Makarios
Well-known journalist Vasso Morali has been convicted for defamation of Archbishop Makarios of Australia by the Kavala Misdemeanor Court and has appealed the decision. Morali stated that she has taken …