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St Anna celebrates annual ‘Ohi’ Day

On Sunday 27 October 2019, the Greek Community of St Anna celebrated it’s annual ‘Ohi’ Day celebrations. Father Romanos conducted the Divine Liturgy followed by a wreath-laying ceremony . Wreaths …

Life

New exhibition explores history behind Queensland’s Greek cafes and milk bars

When Toni Risson was a little girl, she recalls walking past the Paragon Café in Katoumba with her father, and peering into the windows at the confectionery as though it …

News

Cr Lambros Tapinos named mayor of Moreland City Council for the third time

Councillor Lambros Tapinos has returned to the post of Moreland City Council mayor, after being elected on Monday night. The Greek Australian served as mayor of the same district from …

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Monty Python silly parade divides public opinion as to how WWII heroes should be honoured

Public opinion is mixed following the 28 October parade of students from the municipality of New Philadelphia-Nea Chalkidona in Athens. A group of girls did the Monty Python walk as …

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Greece has reached its limit over failed EU refugee policy

Europe had better brace itself for a fresh flood of refugees from the Middle East writes Dimitri Gonis, the subject coordinator for Ethnic and Civil Conflict in Southern Europe at …

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Sport

Greek boxer Antonia Konstantopoulou is a champion of life!

Not many people can achieve what Antonia Konstantopoulou, 26, has done. It was only a short while ago that she was dealing with the heavy loss of her father, Giorgos, …

Sport

Greek Super League: Olympiacos too good for AEK!

Olympiacos defeated AEK 2-0 at the Karaiskakis Stadium for Round Eight of the Greek Super League One. In what was easily the most outstanding game of the schedule, all eyes …

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Vale Marika Bisas, a lifetime of commitment to the community comes to an end

Marika Bisas was a well-respected and well-loved member of the Melbourne Greek community.  She was known to be a strong-willed, passionate and committed person.  Many people sought her counsel throughout …

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HACCI gets set to honour Greek community excellence for another year

The time of year has rolled around again for the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) to recognise the best and brightest of the Hellenic Australian business and …

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New policy grants free access to Greek museums and sites

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has introduced a new policy that gives greater access to Greece’s museums and historical sites. As of 1 November, 2019, people with a disability, along with …

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