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Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes
Controversial new taxes in the Victorian Labor budget will be opposed by the state coalition but it has stopped short of promising to repeal all but one. As state parliament …
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NSW residents encouraged to contribute to Multicultural NSW as advisory board members
NSW residents who are dedicated to cultural diversity and engaged in their communities now have the opportunity to provide valuable advice to the NSW Government as Advisory Board members of …
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Electric bouzouki and Pontian bagpipes unite in Fitzroy
The meld of electric bouzouki and the Pontian bagpipes could be heard in the streets of Fitzroy last weekend. Melbourne’s eclectic musicians Heirs of Apollo and Cats and the Canary …
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Annual Greek Campaign commemorative service held in Kalamata
This year’s annual Greek Campaign commemorative service in Kalamata took place on Tuesday 16th May. The service was held at the Greek Campaign Memorial near the old railway station in …
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Young Cretan Australians to participate in a tour of Greece and Crete
This European summer, 20 young people of Cretan origin residing in Australia have the opportunity to travel to Greece and take part in a cultural, educational, historical, and social program …
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New evidence reveals Ancient Egyptian and Greek trade extended to the Bronze Age
New insights into the ancient world of globalised trade have emerged, revealing the connections between Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians date back to the early Bronze Age around 2600 BC. …
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Unveiling the Greek contribution to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs
The Greek Community of Melbourne presents an open lecture as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars series, titled ‘The Role of Greek in the Decipherment of Egyptian Hieroglyphs’ …
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Greek presidency says new legislative elections to be held June 25
The Greek presidency said Monday the country will hold fresh elections on June 25, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeks to consolidate his gains in national elections that still left …
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THI Australia officially launches Women in Philanthropia initiative
The official launch of Women in Philanthropia, hosted by The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia, brought together influential women leaders from Australia’s Greek diaspora and philhellenes on last Friday. Freda Miriklis, …
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Celebrating language and culture: Greek community embraces success of certificate of attainment exams
The completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Greek language exams was marked with a three-day event at Macquarie University last week, from May 23 to 25. The first day …