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Leaders and officials send messages to commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete
Melbourne commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War, earlier this year with a number of events. Over …
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Greek Centre drenched in red light to commemorate Greek Genocide of Pontus Remembrance Day
A red light drenched the Greek Centre on Lonsdale Street at Melbourne’s CBD on 19 May, symbolic of the 353,000 people who were killed by the Ottoman Turks. Greek Community …
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Melbourne take unbeaten run into Round 10 against the Crows
Most of the Round 9 games proved to be close-run affairs last week but there were exceptions with old Coast Suns being swamped by Brisbane by 73 points last Saturday …
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Greek community amongst the first to be honoured in new Australian National Monument to Migration
In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Greek independence, a group of Greek philanthropists and community organisations have collaborated to honour Greek migrants to Australia on the new National Monument …
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Vale John Roubos, the man who captured 50 years of local history
The Greek community of Melbourne was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of one of its most well known community photographers and cinematographers, present at so many gatherings. A …
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Trikala’s fairytale 1821-themed wedding
In the Byzantine church of Porta Panagia, a few kilometers outside the city of Trikala, a beautiful wedding took place transporting the bridegroom and their guests back to 1821. Wanting …
Matt Pillios is the estate agent to the stars in Melbourne property market
In just the six years since Matt Pillios decided to become a real estate agent, he has been linked with celebrities and AFL stars who want to buy or sell …
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Shocking story of sexual harassment: “I suffered in silence for more than 40 years”
It has been over 40 years since Greek Australian Kathy Skettos, 53, fell victim to sexual harassment in the hands of a family ‘friend’ in NSW, but she says the …
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Surveys show Aussies are reluctant to get the COVID-19 jab, while 3 in 4 support international border closures
A new survey has revealed that the public are reluctant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Federal Government remains committed to reopening Australia’s borders, however a survey by the Sydney …
Acclaimed Greek novel set for wider exposure with launch in English
The latest work by Greek author Auguste Corteau (Petros Hatzopoulos), “The Book of Katerina” is set to reach a wider audience as it will be his first novel to be …