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Australia
2016 Census is a Bust as Greek-Australian Politicians are Calling for Action
The 2016 census has left much to be desired as it was plagued by data privacy compromises, website crashes, a cyber attack and lack of easy access for all Australian voters.
The issues are so troubling that the Australian government is...
Australia
Celebrating 114 Years: The First Greek Orthodox Church in Melbourne Releases First Minutes from 1897
In celebration of the 114th anniversary of the first Greek Orthodox Church opening its doors in Melbourne, the Greek Orthodox Community is sharing the first logged minutes dating back to 1897.
These rare minutes are written in a tattered book more...
Australia
Greek Embassy Reacts to Olympics Commentator’s Historical Inaccuracies
The Embassy of Greece in Canberra sent a letter of complaint to the Seven Network regarding the historical inaccuracies its commentators made about Philip the Second and Alexander the Great during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony.
Andrew Gaze, the host...
Australia
Historic Greek Neighborhood Reclaimed in Melbourne
The Greek Precinct Association plans to reimagine the historic Greek neighbourhood on Lonsdale Street as a multicultural strip under Greek leadership, says a Neos Kosmos report.
As the old "Greek Precinct" is at risk of losing its Greek character, the...
Australia
Nick Xenophon: Open to Striking Formal Minority Government Agreement
Nick Xenophon is an independent Senator for South Australia and is the leader of the Nick Xenophon Team (NXT) political party which is running candidates at the 2016 election underway at present.
On Monday, Xenophon told Guardian Australia that he is open to striking...
Australia
Young Greek-Australian George Missailidis Goes to Hollywood Immersive
Twelve-year-old George Missailidis loves to act, dance and sing. The young Greek-Australian has recently been selected to attend the Dance Program at Hollywood Immersive this week in L.A.
In all a total of 15 teenage dancers from around Australia were selected....
Australia
Greek Diaspora of Australia Ask Greece’s Government to Stop Taxing Paternal Homes in Greece
The Greek Diaspora of Australia have announced that they plan to send a letter of objection to the Greek government regarding the taxation of their parental properties in Greece.
According to the Greek-Australian newspaper Neos Kosmos, the Federation of Greek Orthodox Communities in Australia had...
Australia
Marinella and Takis Zacharatos Charm Greek-Australian Audience
The Greek-Australians of Melbourne and Sydney had the opportunity to enjoy the grand star of the Greek music scene, Marinella, along with the unique performer Takis Zacharatos.
Marinella charmed the audience with her voice by singing all of her greatest...
Australia
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Premieres in Sydney: Watch Interviews
Nia Vardalos had a big fat family reunion at the world premiere of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 held on March 5 in Australia.
The star and writer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 was joined by many...
Australia
Greek Lessons OnLine: Learn Greek With a Great New Service
Do you want to learn Greek but haven't yet found the right and most suitable way to do it? Now there is a great new online service available for anybody wishing to improve their Greek skills, or Philhellenes looking to...