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Lalor North Primary School’s Greek bilingual program helps kids learn better English too

There’s the faint smell of orange peel, spanakopita and sharpened pencils during lunch break at the Greek prep classroom of Lalor North Primary School (LNPS), and a babel of languages …

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Greek Australian woman among those missing following eruption of New Zealand volcano

The situation in New Zealand is still unpredictable following the volcanic eruption at White Island as the tally of those injured and dead is still unknown. Greek Australian Krystall Browitt, …

Sport

Bergers sign former Cannons ace Bosjnak

Former Oakleigh Cannons ace, Dusan Bosnjak, has become the latest player to sign at Olympic Village. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder joins a largely revamped Heidelberg United attack following the departures …

Sport

Olympiacos clinch Europa League spot after stressful win against Red Star Belgrade

Olympiacos will continue playing European football in the next year. The red-and-whites were able to overcome Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) 1-0 at the Karaiskakis with Youssef El Arabi scoring the …

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Impressive State Library revamp bears a Greek stamp!

It took around 400,000 hours of renovation works spread out in five years of partial closure for Australia’s oldest public library to enter the next chapter in its 163-year history. …

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Political Paradox: Greeks abroad can now vote from their place of residence, but only in principle

After numerous visits and campaigning for the democratic right of Greek Australians to have a say in Greek elections, Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis must feel a …

Dialogue

Letter to the Editor: No such thing as ‘Greek Australian’

What’s this business of the term “Greek Australian”? You’re either Greek or Australian – you can’t sit on the fence and be both. Too many “Mickey Mouse” persons who are …

Life

Don’t forget the Spyros or Spyridoula in your life

Spiros can be spelled Spyros and derivatives include the names Roula, Ross or even Pipis – for this reason the name is more common than it seams. Saint Spyridon, the …

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Antonis Diamataris’ heartfelt words as he hands over portfolio for Greeks abroad

Antonis Diamataris handed over his portfolio to the new Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad Kostas Vlasis. He posted a photo of the handover on social media with heartfelt words …

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288 Greek lawmakers said ‘yes’ to voting rights for Greeks abroad

Greek Parliamentarians debated the bill on the voting rights of Greeks abroad from their place of residence on Wednesday until late into the evening. They finally voted the bill in …

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