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University of Melbourne Offering Unique Sessions on Greek Mythology, Religion...
An amazing way to learn about ancient Greece and all of its wonders is to participate in the 4-part event series of masterclasses on Greek mythology presented by the University of Melbourne. The event...
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To Booko: Greek-Australian Dictionary of Hybrid Migrant Lingo
If you know the difference between chopia (lamb chops) and bootey (car boot), then chances are you are a hybrid Greek. As a member of a minority, you may find that you are privy to secret lingo that...
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Goody’s Fast-food Comes to Australia
Australia is getting its first Goody’s fast-food restaurant which opens Monday in Melbourne. The new Goody’s will be open from 9am to 11pm Monday through Friday and will be open 24/7 never the...
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Xenophon Party Set to Block Same-sex Marriage Plebiscite
Nick Xenophon and his party, the Nick Xenophon Team (NXT), is set to block same-sex marriage, according to statements NXT made on Monday. “We do not support (the marriage equality plebiscite proposal...
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First Annual Commemoration of the Role of Lemnos in the Gallipoli Campaign
On August 13th the Hellenic community of Melbourne celebrated the role of soldiers and nurses who served on Lemnos in the Gallipoli campaign. There were over 100 people in attendance at the newly built...
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Help the White Tower Melbourne Project Reach its Goal by Crocheting Flowers
The White Tower Melbourne Project was launched by Maria Vamvakinou just a few weeks ago, and the community has already pulled together to show an amazing response. The goal of the project is to crochet...
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Smoking Ban in Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall Meets Opposition from Greek Community...
Although the communities of Melbourne and Victoria have supported a ban on smoking in public places, the Greek community is set to oppose the ban, according to a statement by the Greek Orthodox...
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Seven Network Finally Apologizes for Saying FYROM Is Home of Alexander the...
After much protest and demands for a retract, Seven Network has finally offered an apology for their presenters referring to FYROM as the home of Alexander the Great and King Philip II during the 2016...
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Greek Centre Hosts Open Seminar: Cotton Production in Ottoman Egypt and the...
The role that Greek entrepreneurs played in the expansion of cotton production and trade in 19th century Ottoman Egypt is a tale of self-motivated pioneers. Cotton as a commodity was the force behind...
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Greek-Australian Wins First Place at the 2016 Youth Jewellers Championships...
The 2016 Youth Jewellers Group Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Championships have concluded with Yianni Lambropoulos, a Greek-Australian, winning first place as Champion Jeweller. The completion...
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Greek Restaurants Go to Court Over a ‘Little’ Matter of Trademark Infringement
The owners of Little Greek Taverna, a Greek restaurant in Brisbane’s West End has taken another Greek eatery to court over an alleged infringement of its name, and it is anything but a “little” matter....
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Gault and Millau Nominates 2 Greek-Australians for Best Pastry Chef and Best...
The well-known international restaurant guide, Gault&Millau, has named two Greek-Australians as nominees for this year’s “best of” list of talent. Greek-Cypriot Anna Polyviou has been nominated...
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Catch an Award Winning Film at the Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival
The Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival will be opening its doors where you can screen award-winning feature films and documentaries. The event is to take place from October 12 -23 at Leichhardt’s...
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Victory for Keeping Greek Language Program in Northcote High School
After the determination of the Greek community and diplomats who fought to keep Greek language programs from being abruptly yanked from the curriculum of the Northcote High School, some progress has...
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Over 8,000 Meals: Greek-Australian Comedian Creates Comedy Gala to Feed...
Greek-Australian Melbourne comedian George Kapiniaris wanted to help the people of Greece and his brainchild, It’s All Greek to Me Comedy Gala was his chosen vehicle to make a difference in the lives...
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Musical Concert to Celebrate Alexander the Great at the Melbourne Recital Centre
A concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) will be taking place on Wednesday, October 26 at the Melbourne Recital Centre in collaboration with...
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Neuropsychologist Addresses Special Needs in Testing Dementia in Elderly...
Greek-Australian neuropsychologist Matthew Staios has identified a series of issues in testing and potentially misdiagnosis of elderly Greek-Australians for dementia. According to his LinkedIn profile,...
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Open Seminar at Greek Centre Melbourne Explores Art, Mesologgi and...
Join a free open seminar at the Greek Centre in Melbourne taking place on Thursday September 29. The seminar titled The creation of modern Greece: Art, Mesologgi and Philhellenism in the 19th century...
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Free Open Philhellenism Seminar at Greek Center in Melbourne Stemmed With...
The free open seminar that took place at the Greek Center in Melbourne on Thursday, September 29, was met with success. The event, titled “The Creation of Modern Greece: Art, Mesologgi and...
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Proxenos Program Offers Greek Consulate Services Online for Diaspora
Greeks living abroad are welcoming a new program that will allow filing for documents and official certificates from the Greek Consulate services online. The program known as Proxenos has kicked off in...
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