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Hellenic HQ: A New Greek Centre is Planned in Melbourne
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has announced a landmark development to create new facilities and services for all Greeks in Melbourne.
The plan focuses on the Community’s core activities and services and brings together organizations from across Melbourne in...
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Victoria Premier Asks for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has weighed into a decades-long diplomatic debate while wrapping his trip to Greece.
Flanked by several government MPs including Nick Staikos, Mr Andrews called for the return of the contentious Parthenon marbles after touring the historic...
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Australian PR Consultant Moves to Greece… and Loves it!
PR consultant, broadcaster and journalist Katie Clift left Australia and moved to Athens four months ago, and is loving every minute of it, as she now "works from home", she says.
In a bodyandsoul.com.au website feature, Clift describes her new...
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Australia’s Victoria State Premier Calls for Return of the Parthenon Marbles
Members of the Victoria State government in Australia expressed their support for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during an event organised by Melbourne's Greek community on Sunday to unveil a replica of the original Parthenon frieze...
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Greek Australian Doctors Unite to Promote Better Health for all
A group of Greek-Australian doctors in Victoria have formed a new professional association called Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) with a vision to enable doctors to promote better health for Australians.
Their mission is to unite medical professionals with...
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Greek Health Tourism Conference at Melbourne
A delegation of Greek Health industry professionals will conduct a conference and information sessions about the growing Health Tourism Industry, on 25 and 26 November, at the Greek Centre.
Deputy Foreign Minister for European Affairs Mr George Katrougalos will also...
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Greek Australian Mayor Kris Pavlidis Vows to Increase Women’s Role in Politics
Newly-elected Whittlesea mayor Kris Pavlidis has pledged to encourage young people and women to get involved in politics.
In an interview with Greek Australian newspaper Neos Kosmos, Pavlidis emphasized her commitment to "gender balance and equity through the creation of...
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Australian Defence Force Commemorates Remembrance Day
Australian Defence Force personnel at home and abroad paused on the 99th anniversary of the Armistice today, in memory of all those who have died in all wars.
Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin attended the...
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Greek Australians Raise More than 2,000 Dollars for Christos from Arkioi Island
More than 2,000 dollars were raised by an online fundraising appeal organized by two Greek Australian women for the benefit of young Christos and his school at the tiny Greek island of Arkioi.
The two women were captivated by the...
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Greek-Australian MPs Under Pressure Over Dual Citizenship Issue
The decision by Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbbull, to ask parliamentarians to provide documents proving they have renounced their potential dual citizenship, is putting pressure on numerous Greek-Australian MPs.
The PM said it would be better for politicians to make a...