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Leading pollies join PM in ecumenical service in Greek Orthodox church
The ecumenical service held for the first time in a Greek Orthodox church that was held on Tuesday ahead of the new parliamentary year was attended by Prime Minister Scott …
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Nurses to strike in NSW over staff shortages and working conditions with VIC nurses likely to follow
As cases continue to drop and hospitalisations appear to have stabilised, nurses across NSW have voted to go an a mass strike for the first time in almost a decade. …
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Gough Whitlham’s speech reminds us of why we need to celebrate today – International Day of Hellenic Language
The Australian Hellenic Educators’ Association (NSW-ACT-QLD) celebrates the International Day of the Hellenic Language today, 9 February. It was on this day back in 1857 when Hellenism’s National Poet Dionysios …
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Lemnos Gallipoli Exhibition comes home
The unique photographic exhibition telling the story of Lemnos and its link to Australia’s Anzac story was recently gifted to the Lemnian Community of Victoria. The exhibition was created in …
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When the family catches COVID-19 – an immunocompromised mother recalls
Monday 3rd January 2022. My 19-year-old son wakes up and says his throat hurts. He feels like he is `coming down with something’. He was out all weekend celebrating NYE. …
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Infectious disease expert warns booster mandate could deter tourists from visiting Victoria
Following Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew’s announcement calling for proof of full vaccination to be bumped to a third dose for the state, a proposal has been laid on the table …
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‘Far away (or near) we all learn Greek’ [VIDEO]
As part of the International Day of Modern Greek language, celebrated on 9 February 2022, the Modern Greek Studies Program of Macquarie University is presenting a video entitled ‘Far away …
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324,000 vaccination certificates in Greece became invalid following third dose mandate
As of yesterday, about 324,000 individuals who had not received their booster shot for COVID-19 saw their certificated online become invalid. According to Secretary General of Primary Health Care of …
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Papastergiadis: ‘I will collaborate with everyone. I’m open to ideas and suggestions for the benefit of the Community’
Following the announcement of the elected candidates at the Greek Community of Melbourne elections, both sides took to social media to make their respective announcements. Bill Papastergiadis and his group …
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Tammy Iliou congratulates Bill Papastergiadis for his win at the Greek Community election
Tammy Iliou, a member of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Board since 2010, and former Vice President of the GCM made a statement following the announcement of the results, …