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Strongest-yet quake hits Greece’s Santorini island
An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit the Greek island of Santorini late Monday, officials said, the strongest yet of the thousands of tremors that have shaken the area, prompting thousands …
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The Origins of Peace: John Martino on Olympia and the birth of the Olympic Games
John A. Martino and Michael P. O’Kane’s historical novel ‘Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games’ takes readers to the dawn of an “ancient Hellenic civilisation” following the Greek …
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GCM Schools celebrate International Greek Language Day
The Greek Community of Melbourne Schools marked International Greek Language Day with a series of educational activities, highlighting the language’s historical and cultural significance. Established in 2017 and observed annually …
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Community concern over Preston Lions Football Club’s new name ‘Preston Makedonia’
The decision by IP Australia, the Australian government agency that administers intellectual property to legally register the name ‘Preston Makedonia S.C.’ for NPL Victoria team Preston Lions Football Club has …
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Traditional dancers showcase Greek culture at Serbian Vasar in Keysborough
The MANASIS dance group represented the Greek community at the annual “VASAR” cultural festival, hosted by Folklorna Grupa Šumadija at St. Stephan the Archdeacon Serbian Orthodox Church in Keysborough. The …
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Maria Vamvakinou bids farewell to federal parliament after 23 years of service
Maria Vamvakinou, Member for Calwell, announced her retirement last year and delivered her valedictory speech in parliament yesterday. She said February 10 marked “23 years to the day when I …
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Panathinaikos considering options for Australian host city of the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament
There is immense excitement, not just in the diaspora but also in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the prospect of Australia becoming the first country outside of Greece to …
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Crowds gather to celebrate Saint Charalambos in Templestowe
The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Charalambos in Templestowe, marked the feast day of its patron saint with a series of well-attended celebrations, culminating in a festive Divine Liturgy on …
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A second shot at Miss Universe Australia with a mission to inspire
Dana Diamataris, loves a new challenge any opportunity she gets. “Why should you stop challenging yourself at any point in your life? Why not continue to do it again and …
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HACCI National Federation holds important meetings with key bilateral trade stakeholders in Greece
The Hellenic Australian Chanber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) National Federation (HNF) has taken a big step towards consolidating bilateral trade ties with Greece following a series of meetings held …