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Melbourne honours WWII heroes on 83rd anniversary for the Battle of Kalamata
The annual Anniversary Commemoration Service for the Battle of Kalamata, hosted by the Society of Kalamata ’23 March,’ brought together dozens of members, and guests at the Australian Hellenic Memorial …
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31 Greek schools nationwide to receive government funding
The Australian government have announced that 600 community language schools, including 31 Greek schools, across the country will get a boost in funding. The $15 million scheme, as part of …
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Greek Parliamentarians strengthen bonds during Melbourne visit
A delegation of Greek parliamentarians recently visited Melbourne and attended various events that strengthen ties between Greece and the Greek diaspora in Australia. The visit, coincided with anniversaries and celebrations …
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Greek Lawyer from Melbourne runs for SYRIZA in European elections
The Diaspora lawyer from Melbourne will run as a candidate for SYRIZA in the upcoming European elections. Katerina Priftaki, originally from Sparta, Laconia, currently living and working in Melbourne. She …
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HACCI National Federation joins forces with Women On Top for groundbreaking global Mentoring initiative
Women are on top, according to the Hellenic Australian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation (HNF) which has announce a partnership with Women On Top (WoT). HACCI in …
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Panagiotis Apostolopoulos distributes clothes, food and care to those in need
As night falls over Melbourne CBD, two contrasting worlds converge under the shelters of the Victoria Market: those who contribute and those who receive. The common denominator is love. During …
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‘Two Homelands’ – an upcoming documentary on the Cypriot migrant experience to Australia
Documentary maker Kay Pavlou is set to unveil her latest project this coming July in line with the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, spreading a positive image …
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50 Years of USYD’s Modern Greek Department: a celebration of the past and a look to the future
The Department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies at the University of Sydney was in focus on the weekend in honour of its 50th anniversary, highlighting past and present voices …
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Melbourne’s Greek community unites for National Day Parade
Schools, communities, clubs, welfare, and professional Greek Australian organisations marched at Sunday’s National Day Parade at Lakeside Stadium, the home of South Melbourne FC. The threatening grey sky soon succumbed …
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The ‘Greek Australian journey’ hailed as ‘exemplary model’ for the world
Australian politicians lauded the diaspora contribution and influence of Hellenism at a Greek Community of Melbourne reception hosted for the Greek Parliamentary Delegation on Friday. The event was held ahead …