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Greek language teachers “empowered” by annual conference
The Greek Language Teachers Association of Victoria held its annual conference on Sunday at the facilities of St. John’s College with an impressive turnout, including educators from most private, public, …
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Philologist and Greek Community language coordinator Alexandros Gannadakis dies unexpectedly overseas
Alexandros Giannadakis, philologist and Greek Community of Melbourne coordinator of ancient Greek courses and adult Greek courses, has unexpectedly passed away. The news was shared by the GCM with a …
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Community mourns the loss of musician and performer Christos Ioannidis
Australia’s Greek community is mourning the loss of Christos Ioannidis, an artist who entertained audiences for decades and made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of both the Greek diaspora …
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Greek Community of Melbourne engages in consultations on proposed constitutional changes
Last Sunday, an open meeting of members at the Greek Centre to discuss proposals for changes to the Constitution of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GCM) was constructive. …
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Bishop Emilianos of Meloa resigns
In a significant development, the Right Reverend Bishop of Meloa, Emilianos, has resigned from his position within the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. The resignation, which was announced by the Archdiocese, …
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Nektarios’ collaboration with St. Albans “Agia Paraskevi” Community terminated
The collaboration between the Greek Orthodox Community of St. Albans ‘Agia Paraskevi’ and the ‘Archbishop of Australia and New Zealand’, Nektarios has been terminated. The announcement was made by the …
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Oakleigh Grammar celebrates a milestone event with the launch of its Alumni Hall of Fame
Held at the N P Nikolakakis Centre for Academic Excellence, the event honoured the achievements of its first inductees, Dr. Pia Varsamis and Dr. Maria Tsanglis. Principal Mark Robertson warmly …
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Macquarie University to cut Modern Greek Program amid community outcry
According to a statement released by Theo Premetis the President, Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University will terminate four languages, Italian, Croatian, Russian, and Modern …
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Australia’s first Greek Orthodox ordained nun nominated for People’s Choice Blue Plaque
Sister Kaliniki, born Coralia Stavropoulos, is in line for the inaugural People’s Choice Blue Plaque, a NSW government initiative celebrating the state’s heritage. Stavropoulos (née Christides) is among eight nominees …
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Australia’s oldest Greek Orthodox Church from 1898 reopens
After extensive restoration and renovation, the oldest Greek Orthodox Church in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere reopened its doors last Sunday. Holy Trinity, in Sydney’s Surry Hills reopened with the …