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What’s On 12 August – 19 August
QLD THE PROTECTION OF THE PANAYIA DURING THE STRUGGLE Commemorative talk about the relationship of the Annunciation of the Panayia and the Revolution. When: 22 August Where: St Paraskevi Church, …
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The lessons learned and lauded by our grandparents
Many second and third generation Greek Australians have strong ties to their grandparents. Greek migrant culture often places great importance on family, but in a way that is more centred …
Prof Cambitoglou’s $6 million bequest to University of Sydney Archaeology Institute
In 1963, the late Alexander Cambitoglou AO was the first Greek to be appointed to a professorship at an Australian university. A professor of the University of Sydney’s Classical Archaeology …
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The Greek-Australian community celebrates the appointment of Nola Karapanagiotidis, the new County Court Judge in Victoria
Nola Karapanagiotidis, 46, is the first Greek-Australian woman to have reached the appointment of County Court Judge, a huge recognition for her extensive expertise in the justice system. The news …
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The amazing new underwater museum of Agia Napa, Cyprus
The Museum of Underwater Sculptures officially opened on 1 August at Agia Napa, Cyprus. British acclaimed sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor, a representative of the eco-art movement, has created the …
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Contracts signed for new Centre for Academic Excellence for Oakleigh Grammar
A new Centre for Academic Excellence is due to be constructed for Oakleigh Grammar. Last week, Oakleigh Grammar’s Board Chairman Chris Damatopoulos and Board Treasurer Sam Vassos and Principal Mark …
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NSW cases climb to 344, as COVID-infected Sydney man who travelled to Byron Bay is charged
NSW COVID cases climbed to 344 new cases and two more deaths on Wednesday, with concern that the numbers are likely to rise. The deaths concerned a man in his …
Apocalyptic films have lulled us into a false sense of security about climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)‘s sobering “code red for humanity” report comes on the heels of months of devastating weather events around the world. Our front pages have been dominated …
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Dan Andrews announces seven-day extension to Lockdown 6.0
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a seven-day extension to Melbourne’s sixth lockdown. People in Greater Melbourne will not exit the lockdown until 11.59pm on Thursday, 19 August. The premier …
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Gunning for the girls: Q&A with Alexis Mavrantonis of the Greek Rugby League team
Alexis Mavrantonis is an all round powerhouse in the world of women’s rugby league. The 27-year-old Sydneysider has always had a passion for sport throughout her life, having touched everything …