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Greek-Australian Philosophy Professor Builds Homes for the Disabled
The Human Rights Commission of Australia gave an award to former Philosophy Professor at the University La Trobe in Melbourne Christos Iliopoulos. Iliopoulos decided to give up his seat at the...
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The Greek Who Changed the Face of the Gold Coast
Jim Raptis changed the face of the most cosmopolitan region of Australia — the Gold Coast. Raptis is the Honorary Consulate General of Greece in Australia who once owned a construction enterprise that...
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Greek Candidates in Australian Labor Party
Four Greek Australians are candidates with the Labor Party at the next state elections in Victoria. Steve Dimopoulos is candidate for Oakleigh, Nick Staikos for Bentleigh, Helena Consta for Frankston...
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Sydney Olympic FC Searching for Greek Players
The Greek-Australian football club Sydney Olympic is attempting to sign three of Greece’s most famous footballers, and Euro 2004 winners, Angelos Charisteas, Sotirios Kyrgiakos and Pantelis Kafes. The...
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Community of Melbourne Awards Greek Students
For yet another year, the Christmas ceremony of the Greek Community of Melbourne was dedicated to the best students in the afternoon and Saturday schools of Alphington Grammar. Students, parents,...
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Greek Diaspora Family Opens Melbourne Star
The Melbourne Star (Melbourne Star Observation Wheel) opened once more on Sunday, December 22, and is expected to be the new tourist attraction of the city. The wheel opened for the first time five...
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Theatrical Performance “Metanastopoula” Returns to Australia
In January 2014, the theatrical performance “Metanastopoula” will return to Australia. It is about a very successful theatrical performance which toured most of the country and the tickets have already...
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4-Year-Old Greek Boy Returns Home After Treatment
Four-year old Loukas Strouzas returned to Melbourne with his parents after his stay in Texas where he completed radiotherapy treatment. Greeks from all over the world contributed financially, more than...
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Dora Bakoyannis Calls on Greek-Australians to Invest in Greece
During her visit to Melbourne, Greek MP of New Democracy Dora Bakoyannis urged Greek-Australians to invest their money in Greece. Bakoyannis, in an interview she gave with Australia radio channel SBS,...
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Greek Expat’s Horse Dead by Spider Bite
Greek-Australian expat businessman Bill Vlahos who paid five million dollars for a horse has had his investment wiped out by a spider. The horse named Jimmy, which was the half-brother of the famous...
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Overuse of Antibiotics in Greece Worries Australia
As reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, the excessive use of antibiotics and the consequent developement of super-viruses in Greece threatens public health in Australia. The article deals with the...
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European Distinction for Greek-Australian Company
A Greek construction company of South Australia was awarded the prestigious European Business Council (DAC) as a leading business in 2013. The ceremony took place at a special event held in the hall of...
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Greek ‘Mourners’ Exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria
An innovative photo expo is being presented at the National Art Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. The title of this exhibition is “The Mourners,” and the photos depict Greek women of Melbourne,...
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Celebration of Holy Epiphany in Australian Cities
Epiphany, in Greek “Theophania” or “Fota,” is one of the most important days for the Orthodox world and it is celebrated in January 6. According to the Orthodox tradition, this day indicates the...
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Imitation Greek Feta Found in Australia and Israel
According to a survey carried out in Australia, customers are finding it difficult to determine the real origin of feta cheese products which have flooded the market. A report issued by the Secretary...
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Sydney Lawyer Exploits Greek Clients
For more than three years, a Greek Sydney lawyer, James Dimitrious, was using his clients money for personal purposes. He had convinced his clients that their capital was safe in his personal account...
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Greek Orthodox Blessing of the Waters in Australia
Despite the bad weather at Frankston, south of Melbourne, many people attended the annual Greek Orthodox ceremony of the blessing of the waters. According to Greek Orthodox custom, a wooden cross is...
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Australia: The First Female Football Umpire is Greek
A young Greek woman was declared one of the leading personalities of the state of South Australia. Eleni Glouftsis, 21-years-old, is the first woman umpiring a football game at state level. Her...
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Greece Exports Bouzoukia to Australia
Greece is exporting a few of its traditional musical instruments to countries all over the world. Australia is a continent with many Greeks; therefore there is a considerable demand for Greek...
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Greek-Australian Sells App to Apple
According to the Australian press, a 35-year-old Australian-born Greek, sold his photography app for an undisclosed amount ranging up to millions of dollars to the American tech giant Apple. John...
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