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Pharos Working Party advocates for revitalisation of Greek language in Australia

The Pharos Working Party recently met with the Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins MP, to discuss the Modern Greek Strategic Plan for revitalising the Greek language in Victoria, the progress …

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Kenya starvation cult death toll rises to 89

The death toll among followers of a Kenyan cult who believed they would go to heaven if they starved themselves has now risen to 89. The toll has steadily risen …

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Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council pays tribute to Anzacs in WWI and WWII

Members of the Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council gathered in various events held by organizations and committees to honor the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their …

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Bottomless grief expressed at the sudden death of Roula Pantselia

The sudden death Roula Pantselia, has been met with shock and sadness by the Greek community. Ms Pantselia passed away at the age of 64 while sleeping. Roula Pantselia was …

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Hellenic connection to Australia’s Anzac story commemorated at Oakleigh Dawn Service

Representatives of Melbourne’s Hellenic community again took part in the annual Dawn Service commemoration organized by the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL at the iconic Cenotaph at Warrawee Park. The Cenotaph is modeled …

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Papastergiadis: I will not be a candidate in the Greek elections

Speaking to Neos Kosmos, the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis OAM said that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming Greek elections. After months …

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Musician, actor, activist Harry Belafonte, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting Day O in his 1950s hit song Banana Boat before turning to political activism, has died …

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Exploring the rise and fall of Greek Leagues in the Hellenistic Era, or how the Romans beat us

A range of leagues existed during the Hellenistic Era after Alexander the Great as rival Greek monarchs – the one-time generals from Alexander’s military – sought to destroy each other.. …

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Harry Tashounidis: Legendary figure of our community passes away

The community lost another of its emblematic characters as Theoharis (Harry) Tashounidis, a successful businessman and family man, passed away aged 89 on the day of his 65th wedding anniversary …

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AEK and PAOK looking for early psychological edge ahead of Cup Final

The two Double-headed eagles of Hellenic football are preparing for another great battle, with both teams striving for victory in what serves as an early preview of the Greek Cup …

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