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Waverley welcomes its first Greek Mayor, Councillor Paula Masselos
Last Friday, 27 September, the Council of Waverley in Sydney elected its representatives, voted by the Councillors in the biannual Mayoral election which takes place every September. Labor Councillor Paula …
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NUGAS Ball was a night to remember, with guest appearance by Michalis Hatzigiannis
The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) held its annual Ball and infamous After Party at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne and Ms Collins respectively on 22 September. Initial …
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The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia meets with Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos
The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) Board’s Executive recently met with the Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos and with MP for the Seat of Oakleigh, Steve Dimopoulos, to discuss …
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Platon, Adelaide’s Greek Workers’ League, opposes voting rights for Greeks abroad
Members of Platon, Adelaide’s Greek Workers’ League, met at the hall of St Constantine and Helen at Goodwood, Adelaide, for their annual assembly. Among the issues discussed by the members …
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Greece: Time to open up the vote to the diaspora
The Hellenic Diaspora’s desire (or otherwise), to vote for Greek elections, has been a recurring theme over 100 years. Greeks enjoy the ‘right of return’ to their cultural patritha or …
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Greek Super League: AEK-PAOK derby sees Olympiacos come out on top
It was the most anticipated game from round five of Greek Super League One, and justifiably so. AEK and PAOK, the two-headed eagles of Greece, bumped heads on Sunday in …
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Happy Birthday Tasos! 90-year milestone for Greek Australian grandfather
It’s not often that somebody gets to celebrate 90 years of life! Our reader Tasos Kolokotronis’ family decided to honour the day by surprising him with a party at the …
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ECCV works with Museums Victoria; shows ‘immigration’ is not a dirty word
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria is delighted to work with Museums Victoria towards a renewed commitment to all culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Victoria. The public discourse has …
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Photo of the Week: Lemona, the refugee girl, embraced by the locals
The Treloar Monument, in Ballarat, spearheaded by Pontiaki Estia, has been warmly received by the people of the town. They see it as symbolising the need for displaying compassion to …
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Anzac Greece and Crete reunion brings veterans together
The bonds forged between Greeks and Australians in the Greek and Crete campaigns during World War Two will be rekindled during a reunion organised by the Battle of Crete and Greece …