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Vale Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM, community worker and Aboriginal rights activist

The wife of late Greek Australian Alick Jackomos, prominent community worker Merle Robertha Jackomos OAM passed away last month on 2 April, aged 89. Born on 13 June, 1929, Merle, …

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Spartans back to winning ways

Following their loss against Old Carey, the Hawthorn Spartans have returned with a vengeance. The club bounced back over the weekend by annihilating Mazenod at Rathmines Reserve. The difference between …

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Winners and Sinners of the week that was

WINNERS MARIA SAKKARI It could just as easily have been Stefanos Tsitsipas’ name here, as they both managed to win at the Morocco (Sakkari) and Estoril (Tsitsipas) Opens, becoming the …

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Voters urged to assess political parties’ multicultural policies in lead up to election

In the lead up to the Federal election this month, 18 May, voters are being urged by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) to assess and thoroughly scrutinise the …

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NK staff members acknowledging their mums through photos ahead of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is around the corner on Sunday 12 May, and we’re taking the opportunity to tell our mothers, grandmothers and motherly figures why we love them so much! Tell …

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Karate’s popularity on the rise among Greek Australians

The loud “kiai” sounds (a scream that is used to scare the opponent into losing their focus) vibrate the walls of Victoria University before one even enters the dojo. That, …

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South Melbourne lose to Oakleigh Cannons

It was yet another bad night for South Melbourne on Sunday. The Greek club failed to get any points against the Oakleigh Cannons, a side that hasn’t been fairing much …

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Australian Hellenic Choir officially up and running, auditions now open

The Australian Hellenic Choir on Tuesday announced it is officially up and running. Founded by James Tsolakis, the Sydney-based choral group is multicultural and multilingual. It has been formed with …

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A Greek pioneer in the war on waste

When it comes to landfill waste, the construction and demolition industry is notoriously the biggest ‘player’, accounting for over a third of all waste that ends up there. With 15 …

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Lectures about Pontus and the Genocide recognition efforts in Australia

The Greek History and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne continue on 16 May with two lectures about Pontus and the Greek genocide recognition efforts in Australia. …

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