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PRONIA Radiothon set to raise funds to continue its work with the Greek community
There was a time when 72-year-old Maria, a pensioner, needed help paying the electricity bill. Her son usually helps her out, but this time he was away and Maria (not …
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A champion of multiculturalism: Geelong man Jordan Mavros OAM passes away
The flags at City Hall in Geelong were dropped at half-mast on Wednesday, out of respect and in mourning of the late Jordan Mavros OAM, who was a champion of …
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Police searching for 61-year-old missing man Terry Arhontogiorgis
Victorian police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Greek Australian man Terry (Lefteris) Arhontogiorgis, 61, who has been missing since 2am on Thursday. He was last seen at …
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Parents and students petition to continue the Greek Program at Coburg West Primary School
Representatives of the Greek Community of Melbourne and parents of Coburg West Primary School students, met with Coburg West Primary School principal Mark Colagrande and assistant principal Dan Copping, as …
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Global adviser, director and advocate named Kastellorizian of the Year 2019
The Kastellorizian Association of Victoria (KAV) has named Melbourne-born Freda Miriklis, a high-level advocate, strategist and humanitarian with 25 years of international development experience, Kastellorizian of the Year. The award …
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Fronditha Care founding father George Sevdalis honoured for his contribution to Greek seniors in Australia
George Sevdalis would often say that he was overlooked as an influential member of the Fronditha Care founding team because he didn’t have the right credentials. He wasn’t a doctor, …
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Former Hawthorn Dr Kyriakou won’t stand trial for sexual assault charges
Former Hawthorn doctor Con Kyriakou, 76, has been found incapable of standing trial and will not front court on 34 charges of sexually assaulting more than 50 patients, including three …
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Boxing legend Ricky Hatton shocked after realising he ordered €920 steak in Mykonos
British former boxer Ricky Hatton currently holidaying in Mykonos was floored on Monday morning when he woke up to a hefty dinner bill, realising spent €920 (AU$1,514) on one piece …
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190-year anniversary of Greeks in Australia
Official records show that the first Greeks to set foot in Australia were seven sailors who arrived on 27 August, 1829. These were Georgios Vasilakis, Gikas Voulgaris, Georgios Laritsos, Antonis …
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Exploring and documenting our history as Greek Australians
Two fascinating lectures exploring Greek Australian experiences were recently presented at the Greek Centre as a part of the Greek history and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of …