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WA heads to polls – Who are the Greek Australian contenders

The countdown is on for the Saturday 8 March state election in Western Australia, with Labor under Roger Cook expected to win, but tipped to lose its upper house majority …

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Sydney Lesvians launch ‘tavernaki nights’ with monthly events at Mytilenian House

As the recent success of Sydney’s Greek Fest and Antipodes in Melbourne fades, the Mytilenians in Sydney have temporarily taken the mantle for community events. Almost 300 people attended the …

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Melbourne’s Halloumi Festival – a celebration of more than just cheese

The Halloumi Festival in Melbourne, organised by the Cypriot Community of Melbourne and Victoria (CCMV), kicked off on Saturday, celebrating the national food of Cyprus, halloumi. The festival is much …

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Prominent lawyer and sports personality Alexis Kougias dies at 74

Greek criminal lawyer Alexis Kougias passed away at the age of 74 after a prolonged hospitalisation in the intensive care unit of a private hospital. Kougias had been admitted two …

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Greece sees largest protests in its history

Masked youths threw petrol bombs and clashed with police outside the Greek parliament on Friday, as huge crowds gathered in a show of force to mark the second anniversary of …

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Female leaders in healthcare to be honoured in upcoming event

The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) is set to highlight the immense work of female leaders in healthcare in their upcoming celebration of International Women’s Day event. The event, …

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Greece marks train crash anniversary with national stoppage

Greece is coming to a standstill today with sweeping strikes and protests to mark the second anniversary of the country’s worst rail tragedy, that left 57 dead in 2023. Mounting …

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Greek Australians rally in Melbourne seeking justice for Tempi train tragedy

Hundreds of Greek Australians gathered outside the Greek Consulate in Melbourne on Friday, demanding accountability and transparency for the Tempi train disaster. The demonstration, held on the second anniversary of …

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My Mother’s Meal’: Alexandra Vakitsidou brings together tradition and philanthropy in a meal of solidarity

The charity event My Mother’s Meal took place last Sunday, offering a unique blend of gastronomy, tradition, and generosity to those in need. The initiative was spearheaded by Alexandra Vakitsidou, …

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Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert

Measles is spreading locally within Australia after two people caught the highly contagious viral infection without travelling overseas. Two people likely acquired measles in metropolitan Melbourne as they had no …

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