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PHAROS meets with media to help promote and protect the Greek language
Last Saturday, members of PHAROS, a group dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Greek language, met with representatives of community media. The meeting was led by University of …
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AHEPA Victoria raises $22,000 for Endometriosis Australia
A charity event organised by AHEPA Victoria’s Unit ATHENA No. 2 took place on Sunday, May 19, at the Merrimu Ballroom in Murrumbeena, helping raise over $22,000 for endometriosis research …
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Postecoglou honoured with street mural in his home town of Prahran
Ange Postecoglou has once again been honoured in his hometown Melbourne with a mural, this time even closer to home in Prahran. Last December, Peter Giasoumi and Dean Kotsianis from …
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Victorian Council for Greek National Day announces new Executive Committee for 2024
The Victorian Council for Greek National Day has announced the appointment of its new executive committee following the election that took place last Monday at the Pan Macedonian House in …
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Students honour Pontian Genocide victims at Axion Estin Northcote ceremony
On Sunday 19 May, students from St John’s College participated in a solemn wreath laying ceremony at Axion Estin Northcote, marking the Commemoration of the Genocide of the Greeks of …
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Greek Elderly Citizen Club of Dandenong celebrates 101-year-old member
The Elderly Association of Agios Panteleimonas in Dandenong hosted a gathering at the community hall adjacent to the church to honour special members following Mother’s Day. Katholiki Zafeiri, 101 years …
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Dimitris Basis visits Archdiocese ahead of centenary celebrations
Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Basis visited the Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney on Friday. Basis, accompanied by Nia Karteri, president of the Greek Festival of Sydney, met with Archbishop Makarios …
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Melbourne honours the lost souls of Pontian Greeks with memorial service
Melbourne once again remembered the Pontian Greek Genocide and the hundreds of thousands of victims who perished between 1913-1923 with a series of commemorative events organised by the Australian Federation …
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The hidden influence of Pontian culture on classical music and opera
Many of us hold stereotypical views about Pontians and their rich culture. However, the power of Pontian songs is profound, offering endless inspiration to artists across all musical genres. We’ve …
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Archbishop welcomes Greek defence delegation to Sydney for Battle of Crete anniversary
Greek officers from the delegation of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (ΓΕΕΘΑ) were welcomed by Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the Holy Archdiocese headquarters in Sydney on Friday. The …