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Tributes flow for pioneering Greek Australian minister Peter Morris

Peter Frederick Morris, the first Australian federal minister of Greek heritage, has died at the age of 94.

Tributes flow for Darwin restaurateur Christo Phillipou

An outpouring of tributes has followed the sudden death of Christo Phillipou, a pioneering Darwin restaurateur.

A matriarch of the diaspora: Honouring Zoe Zapris’ life of faith, family and philanthropy

Zoe Zapris is remembered as a devoted matriarch and community pillar who left an enduring legacy across family, faith and the diaspora.

Holocaust survivor Heinz Kounio dies at 98

Heinz Kounio, one of the last surviving Holocaust witnesses from Thessaloniki, has died at 98 years of age.

Tributes flow for retail pioneer Theo Karedis after death at 90

Tributes are flowing for retail and liquor industry pioneer Theo Karedis, who has passed away peacefully at the age of 90.

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Opinion

‘Your turn to carry it forward’: Messages to future generations of Greek Australians

As The Greek Herald marks its centenary, prominent Greek Australians have penned letters to future generations.

Greek community leaders rally behind unity call over $119.5m Hellenic Village sale

Greek Australian community leaders have backed calls for unity over the $119.5 million Hellenic Village sale.

Speaking in which tongues? The liturgical language debate

The present debate within the Greek community of Australia concerning the language of the Divine Liturgy unfolds with a curious intensity.

 

 

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