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Alarm as steep rise in youth vaping overtakes smoking

Vaping has overtaken smoking among young South Australians for the first time with data showing a steep rise in usage. The number of South Australians aged 15 to 29 vaping …

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Greek wildfires claim first victim

Greek firefighters on Friday battled wildfires fanned by three days of fierce winds that have left at least one person dead, authorities said. A 55-year-old man collapsed and died while …

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Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council hosts Cancer Awareness and Wellbeing Forum for women at the Greek Centre

The Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council (WMCC) is organising a Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser at the Greek Centre Mezzanine on June 30. The event aims to raise …

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When are Greeks getting married for the first time?

On average Greeks are getting married for the first time in their early thirties says European Union’s statistical body, Eurostat. The data revealed that men in Greece get married for …

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Future of Modern Greek studies conference returns in December

The biennial conference of the Modern Greek Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (MGSAANZ) is set to return after a six-year absence, addressing various topics including the future of …

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Istorima – a unique archive of Greece’s oral history and heritage

After five years of research, Istorima has researched, collected and documented more than 18,000 stories from all across Greece to create an archive of oral history and heritage. Istorima, a …

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Voices from the Past: Greek-Australian migration stories come alive

Nothing can awaken the past more powerfully than the sound of a voice. We can now listen to Greek Australians narrate their life story and migration experience from the mid-20th …

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Australian company promises to enhance passenger comfort on Greece’s Blue Star 2 Ferry

The Australian company UES Marine, a leader in ship furnishings, has announced a new collaboration with Attica Group, Greece’s top ferry operator. From June 3 to June 7, 2024, UES …

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67 years since the ‘Begona’ brought Greek brides to Australia

This week marks the 67th anniversary of the arrival of the ship ‘Begona’ in Melbourne, a significant event that brought hundreds of Greek brides to Australia. On June 16, 1957, …

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Petition for elevator and better access to St Vasilios Brunswick Church hall

When Olympia Raptis experienced a health issue with her lower back and sciatica, she couldn’t attend a family funeral wake due to a lack of disability access at Brunswick’s St …

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