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Greek National Day celebrated in Canberra’s Parliament House

On Wednesday night the halls of Parliament House in Canberra pulsed with the passion of Greek freedom and culture as the Greek National Day was celebrated. The Australian Parliamentary Friends …

‘When my daughter died, a part of me did too’

In the lead up to 'Say Their Name Day' bereaved mother Anastasia Tsirtsakis reflects on the death of her daughter who was born premature
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Reinventing cosmopolitanism: Ancient wisdom and arts

Professor Nikos Papastergiadis wants to refresh the meaning of cosmopolitanism by examining the ways ancient philosophers and modern artists relate to the cosmos. Papastergiadis’s new book, ‘The Cosmos in Cosmopolitanism,’ …

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Olympiacos striving for victory over AEK to stay alive in title race

It is make-or-break time for Olympiacos’s premiership chances as they prepare for a derby against AEK, with victory enough to keep them in the fight and defeat all but guaranteeing …

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‘Thank You for Your Time’: Charissa Bossinakis laughs off internet trolls

The Greek Australian comedian tackles online quirks in her new show, starting March 28 at The Greek Centre for the comedy festival season
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Greek govt defeats censure motion over train tragedy

Greece’s conservative government survived a censure motion in parliament on Thursday that was lodged over claims it had tried to manipulate an investigation into the deadly train collision that rocked …

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Learning about space and the stars with the Greek Community of Melbourne

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools are hosting an educational program for kids to learn about the world of stars. The school holiday program ‘The Magic World of the …

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Students of GCM schools commemorate March 25

The schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) joined in on the Greek Independence Day celebrations on Monday March 25. Commemorative events to mark the national day were held …

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Crackdown on dodgy cemetery operators gouging mourners

Funeral operators are facing stricter regulations as the NSW government expands protections for people farewelling loved ones. Industry regulator Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW will be given expanded powers following a …

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‘I just want my son to rest in peace’

Nearly thirty years on from his death, Andrew Petrelis’ parents are continuing their plea for an inquiry into how their son died while under witness protection of the Western Australia …

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Easter Food Hampers Appeal organised for Greek Australian families in need

The Greek Orthodox Parishes and the Greek Welfare Centre Victoria are combining their forces to collect food donations to deliver in hampers for Greek-Australian households in financial need this Easter. …

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Queensland Greeks honour Independence Day

Over 300 dignitaries gathered to mark Greek Independence Day and usher in a ‘new era’ of relations between Queensland and Greece on Monday. The event was hosted by the new …

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Hellenic RSL in Melbourne mark Greek Independence Day

The Hellenic RSL Melbourne has celebrated Greek Independence Day and honoured the sacrifice made by the heroes of 1821. Tributes began with a eulogy at the St Eustathios Church in …

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Greek opposition submits censure motion over train tragedy

Greece’s conservative government was hit with a censure motion in parliament on Tuesday over claims that it sought to manipulate an ongoing investigation into the nation’s worst train tragedy. The …

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British Museum sues ex-curator over alleged thefts

The British Museum has gone to court against a former curator alleged to have stolen hundreds of artefacts from its collections and offered them for sale online. The museum is …

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