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How a Greek community hall is combating elderly isolation in Melbourne
Every Sunday, something quietly beautiful unfolds in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Coburg North. Inside the restored two-storey building known as “The Kastoria Club”, elderly members of the Greek community gather …
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Six decades of devotion: Father Patsouris marks 60 years in the priesthood
This year marks an extraordinary milestone for a leading figure in South Australia’s Greek Orthodox community. Father Patsouris, who first donned the priest’s cassock in 1965, is celebrating six decades …
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Adelaide event marks 20 years of action against asbestos dangers
A milestone celebration at Government House in Adelaide has marked 20 years of tireless advocacy by the Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia (ADSSA). Hosted by South Australian governor, Frances …
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‘O Periklis’ celebrates 10 years of Hellenic culture, dance and community
More than 400 people joined the Hellenic Cultural Association of Melbourne “O Periklis” to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a night of Hellenic tradition at the club’s annual dance. “It …
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Greek-Australian Society breaks records with 2025 Mentoring Program
The Greek-Australian Society’s Mentoring Program continues to go from strength to strength with a record 27 mentors confirmed for 2025 as the organisation also introduced an award named after its …
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Lefkadian Brotherhood of Melbourne honours Panagia Faneromeni on the Holy Spirit feast day
Members of the Lefkadian Brotherhood of Melbourne gathered last week to honour Panagia Faneromeni—the patroness of their island—on the Orthodox feast day of the Holy Spirit. The celebration took place …
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Excitement and an explosion of joy at the birthday of ‘Pontiaki Estia’ (PHOTOS)
The Central Pontian Association of Melbourne & Victoria ‘Pontiaki Estia’ honoured its 49th anniversary with a grand celebration on Saturday, nearly five decades of uninterrupted struggle for the preservation and …
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The Battle for Bodies, Hearts, and Minds in Postwar Greece
The Greek Community of Melbourne is set to host an upcoming seminar unpacking the post-WWII period in Greece, focusing on the exploits of American social worker Charles Schermerhorn during his …
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Greek Community of Melbourne calls elections for June 29 at annual general meeting
Elections for the new Board of Directors of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will be held on Sunday, June 29 2025, from 9 am to 8 pm at Alphington …
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Greek Community of Melbourne to present financial update and membership growth at AGM
The finances of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GOCMV), the current status of its membership register, the election of an electoral committee, and the official announcement of candidates for the …