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The Greek Brides of the Begona: An Extraordinary Journey to Australia
The amazing story of the 900 Greek brides who traveled to Australia over sixty years ago, in 1957, aboard the ship Begona to meet their future husbands was the subject of a mini-documentary by the Australian television network SBS. Journalist...
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Greek-Australian Politician Sworn In To New South Wales Parliament
Peter Poulos, a Greek-Australian Liberal Party politician, was sworn into office at the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament last Thursday.
Australia
A Slice of Greece Down Under: Australia Cliffs Resemble Aegean Island
Australians cannot fly to Greece, but at least they can enjoy diving into turquoise waters off a hidden cliff that resembles an Aegean island.
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Australia’s PM Morrison Attends Orthodox Easter Liturgy in Sydney
The PM of Australia Scott Morrison joined hundreds of Greek Australians to celebrate the Easter Liturgy at Kogarah, Sydney on Saturday.
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Greek Island of Lemnos Commemorates Anzac Day
The island of Lemnos commemorated Anzac Day (April 25) with the annual ceremony taking place without public attendance due to the pandemic
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Greek Orthodox Church of Australia Denies Care Homes Wrongdoing
The Greek Orthodox Church of Australia responded to the scathing report which accused it of taking money from taxpayer-funded aged care homes
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Financial Scandal Envelops Greek Orthodox Church in Australia
The Greek Orthodox Church in Australia has been accused of taking millions of dollars from taxpayer-funded aged care homes.
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New Mytilineos Agreement Helps Australians Buy More Renewable Energy
The Greek firm Mytilineos has secured a new agreement in Australia allowing electric customers there to purchase more renewable energy.
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Australia’s PM Honors 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Greece
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a statement recently to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Greece during World War II.
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Greek Australians Mark War of Independence with Concert
Greeks in Australia mark the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence with a concert set to take place in several cities
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Sydney Opera House Bedecked in Greek Flag for Greek Bicentennial
A spectacular scene at the Sydney Opera House as the white "sails" of the building were enveloped in a banner representing the Greek Flag.
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PM Scott Morisson: Australia Shares History and Heritage with Greece
Australian PM Scott Morisson hailed the contribution of Greek Australians in a video message on Greek War of Independence Day.
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Lonsdale Street Greek Music Festival Eagerly Awaited This Weekend
The Greek Community of Melbourne will stage its annual Lonsdale Street Greek Music Festival this weekend in Melbourne.
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Sydney Opera House to Project Greek Flag for Greece’s Bicentennial
The NSW government said the Sydney Opera House will be bedecked in the Greek flag on March 25, the Bicentennial of the War of Independence.
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Greek-Australian Paspaley Family are the “Kings of Pearls”
King of pearls, Theodosis Paspaley, landed on Australian shores and began building the country's foremost pearling company.