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Greek Street Fair Burwood shone bigger and better than ever this year

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Greek Street Fair Burwood shone bigger and better than ever this year

With perfect Spring weather, thousands of people from all over Sydney gathered in Burwood to enjoy Greek dancing performances, live Greek music, food trucks, market stalls, the new ‘Baraki on Burleigh’ pop-up bar, and the famous Greek hospitality, at the annual Greek Street Fair Burwood last Sunday, November 10.

“This popular event is organised to celebrate and share the Greek cultural heritage and spirit with the community,” said Christina Efthymiades AM, Voluntary Event Director Greek Street Fair Burwood and Board Secretary of The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District.

“Since the establishment of our Parish and Community in Burwood in 1970, we have always organised festivals of this type in different forms and scales, but Greek Street Fair Burwood is particularly special because of the way it has been embraced by the entire Sydney community, with people of all ages and cultural heritages coming along to join in the fun.

“Burwood Council’s incredible financial contribution, and the provision of organisational support from its staff, is so gratefully appreciated and has helped the event to grow even bigger each year.”

Started in 2012, Greek Street Fair Burwood is a nod to the centuries-old tradition of the outdoor Greek ‘panigiri’ – cultural festivals which take place throughout Greece to commemorate the feast day of the patron saint of each local village. There is always music, festive dancing, delicious food and a great spirit of togetherness.

In the spirit of that tradition, Greek Street Fair Burwood always takes place on the Sunday immediately after the Feast Day of Saint Nectarios, which is commemorated throughout the world each year on November 9. 

“Burwood Council prides itself on the diversity of our local area and our focus on arts, culture and community events that people of all ages and walks of life can embrace. We are so proud to be the co-presenter and major sponsor of Greek Street Fair Burwood – a wonderful celebration of the Greek culture and a great opportunity to demonstrate what makes the Greek heritage so special,” said Cr John Faker, Mayor of Burwood.

The Official Opening included messages of welcome and congratulations from:

  • His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis, representing His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
  • Penelopy Kioussis, President, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District Saint Nectarios.
  • Cr John Faker, Mayor of Burwood.
  • The Hon Stephen Kamper MP, Minister for Small Business, Lands and Property, Multiculturalism, and Sport.
  • Sally Sitou MP, Member for Reid.
  • Jason Yat-Sen LI MP, Member for Strathfield.
  • Yannis Mallikourtis, Consul General for Greece in Sydney. 

The event also included performances from Paradise Band, with the community dancing the afternoon away, as well as dancing performances from seven different Greek dancing groups, including Greek Dance Rhythms, the local dance group of the Parish and Community.

In addition to the live Greek music and dancing performances, the event also included activities for children, amusement rides, competitions, food trucks, market stalls, prizes to be won, and appearances from Mitsos the Greek Street Fair Donkey.

For the first time, the event featured a new pop-up bar ‘Baraki On Burleigh,’ with local beer from Akasha Brewing Company, Greek wine, Greek food, Greek coffee, entertainment and seating. 

The community took part in two guided tours of St Nectarios’ heritage-listed church, built in 1879 by the Methodists and purchased by the local Greek community in 1970 and converted to a Greek Orthodox church. Led by Parish Priest Rev Father George Liangas, tours of the church included a history of the sandstone, gothic style building, information about the church’s Patron Saint Nectarios and the history of The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District.

During the Fair, Burwood Council also unveiled three vibrant pop-up murals by talented artists Georgia Draws A House, Nico Nicoson and Pilar Basa – painted live throughout the day in Ford Lane by the artists, and who were watched in awe by the community.

The event concluded with the traditional volunteer dance and photo – celebrating the Greek Street Fair Burwood volunteers who had been working hard all week and from 5am on the day.

Performances throughout the day included:

  • Paradise Band
  • Greek Dance Rhythms 
  • Sydney Sizmos
  • The Cyprus Community of NSW Dancers
  • Sophia Ventouris School of Greek Dance
  • The Kalymnian Association of NSW Dancers
  • Pontoxeniteas NSW Dancers 
  • Kimata Dance School
  • All Saints Grammar School students – singers and musicians

The 11th Greek Street Fair Burwood was presented by The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District and Burwood Council, with support from Multicultural NSW. 

The Greek Food Odyssey Raffle saw one lucky winner take away $1,300 worth of vouchers kindly donated by Sydney’s favourite restaurants – $250 Dedes Waterfront Group, $250 Jaaks Restaurant and Bar, $250 Sofia on Cleveland, $250 Diethnes Greek Restaurant, $250 Aegean 2.0 and $50 Organica.

Keep up to date with Greek Street Fair Burwood news via Facebook @greekstreetfairburwood
Enquiries: greekstreetfair@stnectariosburwood.com.au or 0417 207 107. 

George Mavropoulos: A tireless advocate for Hellenic heritage and the Greek genocide

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George Mavropoulos: A tireless advocate for Hellenic heritage and the Greek genocide

By Stavros Stavridis M.A and Constantine G. Hatzidimitriou, Ph.D.

We were saddened to learn of the death of George Mavropoulos last week in Chicago. George was a treasure, a visionary, a true Greek patriot, a great family man who did so much to make the Hellenic Genocide known within the US and internationally. 

He was the Founder and President of The Asia Minor and Pontos Hellenic Research Centre (AMPHRC) which organised international conferences, published scholarly books, and produced study guides about the Greek Genocide. George was very proud of his Pontian heritage and did so much to advance the knowledge of the Hellenic Genocide.

We knew George since the early 2000s where we collaborated on several projects which came into fruition. We discussed our projects through Zoom and Skype over the years, which bridged the tyranny of distance between Melbourne, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. He was available whenever we wanted to speak to him and was very generous with his time. George added our name to the Centre’s advisory board, which we considered a great honour.

We participated in two international conferences in 2012 and 2015. In the former one, we presented our paper through Skype on a cold Melbourne winter’s morning at 1.30 am. Momentarily we lost connection but still managed to deliver most of our paper. At the second conference held in New York, we were treated like royalty. The organisation of the 2015 conference was first class. It was in New York that we met George for the first time. He was so happy to meet us and we have never forgotten his radiant smile. He made us feel welcome.

We are honoured to have contributed several book chapters to some of the Centre’s first-class publications. These books have contributed and advanced the knowledge of the Hellenic Genocide. George always invited the best scholars in Genocide studies. We were honoured to meet some of them in New York.

We are executive members of the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies where our centre in Melbourne collaborated with AMPHRC in screening the documentary Lethal Nationalism in Australia. The documentary had its premier screening in May of this year to a large audience. We introduced the documentary as a representative of our Chicago Centre. 

George has left an incredible legacy for us to follow and continue the work on our Greek Genocide. We hope the young generation will be inspired to follow George’s example by researching and expanding our knowledge in this little-known issue. 

George, we will miss our conversations which at times had their funny moments and we are inspired to continue your legacy. Thank you for being our friend and your absence has left a big hole in our life. May your memory be eternal.

As Stavro has noted above, last week Hellenism lost one of its greatest proponents and precious assets. George Mavropoulos was unique within Greek America because unlike most of our community-based organisations, his Centre’s efforts to promote the recognition of the Genocide was highly collaborative and broad based. From the beginning he realised that in order to be effective, the Centre should include and collaborate with Armenian and Jewish scholars and organisations, as well as with Turkish scholars who shared common goals and experiences. The result was an outstanding relationship over many years with Jewish scholars such as Dr. Paul Bartrop, Turkish scholars like Taner Akcam, and Armenian scholars such as George Shirinian, among others.   

George was also a passionate Pontian, who loved his homeland’s language, history and culture, yet he realised that the Pontian genocide was part of Hellenism’s Asia Minor and Thrace’s genocidal Ottoman history and so he included them in a wholistic approach to the subject. This approach is not only reflected in the Centre’s title, but in the publications, conferences and lectures that he organised.  

For example, his 100-year commemoration of the destruction of Smyrna event was held at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and included lectures by Dr. Bartrop who flew in from Australia, Dr. Shirinian who came in from the Armenian Zoryan Institute in Canada and me (Dr. Hatzidimitriou) from New York.  He also actively involved as many sectors of the community as possible. For example, we were privileged to be included in his outreach to the public and private school teachers of Chicago through our collaboration on workshops and teaching guides designed to make Pontian, Asia Minor history and the genocide better known.    

George was always tireless and devoted to our national issues despite his lengthy health challenges, and not only expended a great deal of time and effort to these causes but also contributed generously of his own financial resources. 

We are thankful that he lived to see the recent completion of two of his long-term projects, a documentary film named Lethal Nationalism that includes a virtual “who’s who” of international authorities on the Hellenic genocide, as well as the publication of a selection of eyewitness testimonies from the Asia Minor Center in Athens, that appear in English for the first time.   

George continued to work on documenting and making the genocide better known up until the last moment of his life by collaborating with professor Akcam of UCLA who will be publishing documents from the Ottoman archives under the auspicious of the Centre.   

His body of work, adherence to the highest academic standards, and uncompromising devotion to truth and a balanced perspective, is a legacy unmatched by any other individual or Greek American organisation.  

Our dear friend knew that his time was short, and as we discussed I know that he made arrangements that the work that he devoted his life to would be continued. His example is not only a model for those who will now lead the Centre, but for every other organisation that aspire to contribute to the history of Hellenism and our national issues. Going forward with the integrity and vision that he pioneered is the best way to honour his memory.

The Block auctioneer Tom Panos could leave TV show amid ‘hidden’ costs

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The Block auctioneer Tom Panos could leave TV show amid ‘hidden’ costs

Appearing on Channel 9’s The Block is not just a commitment of time and effort – it comes at a significant financial cost, according to real estate industry professionals who participated in this year’s series.

Veteran real estate agents and auctioneers have claimed that the financial impact of appearing on the show can be as high as $30,000 in lost earnings. This cost is exacerbated by the decision to film the series in a more remote location this year, which meant some agents were unable to sell other properties or attend to regular business during filming.

Tom Panos, a frequent auctioneer on The Block, spoke about the growing frustration among agents and auctioneers regarding the lost earnings from the show.

“It’s a conversation that’s come up a few times,” he said. “The time and effort involved doesn’t make sense financially. It does make sense when it comes to building a brand profile, but that’s really the only reason many agents and auctioneers do it.”

Tom Panos on The Block finale 2024.

Panos also revealed that some agents were frustrated with the extra workload involved in appearing on the show.

“I’ve spoken to a lot of agents, and they’ve said they love the experience because, let’s be honest, what agent doesn’t want attention? However, they also say that the effort involved in handling and marketing properties on The Block is significantly higher and harder than a normal listing,” he said.

Reflecting on his own involvement, Panos noted that he “probably won’t be returning” for another season, as the lost earnings did not align with the effort required.

“You can’t exactly increase your rate just because you’ve appeared on The Block,” he said. “If you already have a high profile, it doesn’t really change anything. These past years, I’ve mostly done it because the audience has asked me to.”

While The Block remains one of Australia’s most popular reality TV shows, these insider insights suggest that, for some professionals, the cost of participating may not always be worth the exposure.

Source: Realestate.

High Commissioner of Cyprus in Australia honours the late Peter Yiannoudes

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High Commissioner of Cyprus in Australia honours the late Peter Yiannoudes

As the Cypriot community mourns the loss of Panayiotis (Peter) Yiannoudes, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, Antonis Sammoutis, has issued a eulogy in honour of his memory.

Full eulogy in English:

Dear family of the late Panayiotis Yiannoudes, dear fellow compatriots,

With deep sorrow but also pride, we bid farewell to yet another great Greek from Cyprus and Australia. An tireless servant of our community, who served with dedication and consistency across all fronts: the Melbourne Community, the Federation, SEKA, and AHEPA. A spiritual person who never stopped writing until his last moments, always deeply concerned about our homeland and its people.

One of the most significant moments in his efforts for Cyprus was his mobilisation, alongside many other expatriates, during the difficult times that our martyred homeland endured in July 1974. His decision to travel to Cyprus to support the refugees and later meet Archbishop Makarios in London, assuring him that the diaspora stood by his side, has been recorded in history. Upon his return to Australia, he intensified his efforts with the authorities of his second homeland, advocating for the support of Cyprus and its struggle. Today, we can say with certainty that these efforts found a receptive ear, as Australia has consistently supported Cyprus, becoming the second homeland for thousands of Cypriot refugees.

However, Panayiotis Yiannoudes’ contribution to the cultural sphere was also immense, being one of the pioneers in promoting Greek cinema on the fifth continent. Much has been written about the significance of screening Greek films in difficult times. The benefit to our communities was undoubtedly manifold: from preserving our ancestral memory and spreading our language and music, to providing an opportunity for gatherings and fundraising for the construction of churches and community buildings. The art of cinema, as a continuation of the great art of theatre, does not merely entertain but (re)educates Greeks through the ages. Panayiotis Yiannoudes made an exceptional contribution to this very special chapter in our history.

As we bow respectfully before yet another esteemed compatriot who spent decades at the forefront of the struggle for our people’s rights, for the progress of our fellow countrymen, and for the common good, we reflect on the weight of responsibility borne by those who have taken the baton in recent years. A heavy responsibility to continue the struggle for the justice of Cyprus and to contribute to the diaspora’s efforts with vision, selflessness, and a spirit of unity. This will be the best tribute to Panayiotis Yiannoudes, who, from above, will see that his efforts and sacrifices were not in vain but have yielded, and will continue to yield, fruits for many more years to come.

Eternal be his memory.

Antonis Sammoutis
High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia
13 November 2024

Thieves target Melbourne’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre twice in two days

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Thieves target Melbourne’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre twice in two days

The founder and chief executive of a Melbourne charity supporting asylum seekers has made a tearful appeal after the organisation was targeted by thieves for the second time in just a few days.

Kon Karapanagiotidis, who runs the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), revealed that the charity’s Footscray site had been broken into twice within 48 hours, causing significant distress and disruption. He shared the news in an emotional video posted to X on Wednesday.

“I’ve been here since 4am this morning, we’ve had doors kicked in, glass broken,” Karapanagiotidis said in the video. “Over these two days, we’ve had laptops stolen, nappies, sleeping bags, thousands of dollars worth of pre-paid Myki cards, and emergency packs taken. The place has been turned upside down.”

Since its founding in 2001, the ASRC has been a vital lifeline for asylum seekers, providing food, assistance with refugee status applications, and support for employment. Karapanagiotidis noted that in the months leading up to Christmas, demand for the charity’s foodbank services had surged by 50%.

Photo: 9News.

The burglaries are expected to cost the charity tens of thousands of dollars, not only in stolen goods but also in repairs and the necessary security upgrades.

“At the end of the day, we’re just going to have to dive into our savings,” he said. “We can’t afford to stay closed, we have over 7,000 people relying on us.”

The ASRC has provided CCTV footage to the police, who are investigating the break-ins. Despite the emotional toll, Karapanagiotidis expressed compassion for those responsible.

“I know there are so many Australians doing it tough right now with this cost of living crisis,” he said. “I’m trying to remain compassionate. But who robs a charity? Especially twice?”

The impact of the thefts, Karapanagiotidis said, was deeply painful. “They’ve taken from the mouths of families—that’s what makes it so painful.”

The ASRC is now appealing for donations to help recover from the losses, with Karapanagiotidis urging anyone who can to contribute via the charity’s website or by dropping off food at their donation locations.

Source: 9News.

Peacekeeper’s vehicle wreckage arrives at Australian War Memorial from Cyprus

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Peacekeeper’s vehicle wreckage arrives at Australian War Memorial from Cyprus

A destroyed United Nations (UN) Land Rover, which lay in the buffer zone between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish-controlled areas of Cyprus for decades, has arrived at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Fifty years ago, on 12 November 1974, two Australian peacekeepers were escorting a local family through the buffer zone when it struck a land mine near the Lefka–Aplici crossing. Australian peacekeeper Sergeant Ian Ward was killed, as was one of the passengers seated beside him. The other Australian peacekeeper, Senior Sergeant John Woolcott, was seriously wounded but survived, along with three children.

Wreckage of the vehicle was stranded in the buffer zone until 2016 when it was removed from the cleared mine site and transferred to the UN Protected Area. Australian War Memorial Director Matt Anderson travelled to Cyprus in March 2024 and, with the assistance of the Australian High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus Fiona McKergow, successfully advocated for the vehicle to be transferred to the Memorial in Canberra.

“The Australian War Memorial is grateful for the co-operation of the United Nations, the Australian Defence Force and the Government of Cyprus in facilitating the transfer of this important artefact to the Memorial,” Matt Anderson said. “The sacrifice of Sergeant Ian Ward is critical to our understanding of the hazardous nature of Australian peacekeeping operations.”

The Land Rover will be displayed in the new Australian Peacekeeping: 1947 to today gallery currently under construction as part of the new Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial.

Melissa Cadden, Senior Curator for the Memorial’s new gallery, said that the vehicle has been acquired as the centrepiece of the new exhibition.

“The vehicle is a symbol of the sacrifices made by Australian peacekeepers,” she said. “It is also a poignant reminder that we not only deploy the ADF to conflict zones around the world but also police and public servants.”

Sergeant Ian Ward was a member of the NSW police force. He was seconded to the Commonwealth Police (now Australian Federal Police) as a member of the 11th Australian Police Contingent to Cyprus. He was part of a UN peacekeeping force maintaining peace on the divided island.

The Australian Peacekeeping: 1947 to today gallery recognises all of Australia’s peacekeeping operations in a single gallery. It will also feature operations in East Timor, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Somalia, among many others.

“Australians have been deployed in peacekeeping operations every day since 1947,” Matt Anderson said. “The Development of the Peacekeeping gallery has given us the opportunity to remember not only those who died in the defence of Australia, but in the pursuit of peace all over the world.”

The Australian Peacekeeping: 1947 to today gallery will open in early 2026 in the new Anzac Hall, alongside new galleries on the Middle East, Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

Greece declassifies intelligence reports on 1974 Cyprus coup and Turkish invasion

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Greece declassifies intelligence reports on 1974 Cyprus coup and Turkish invasion

On Wednesday, November 13, Greece’s intelligence service declassified 58 reports detailing the Greek-led coup in Cyprus in 1974 and the subsequent Turkish invasion, providing the first inside account of these historic events.

The redacted documents offer new insights into Greece’s perspective from July to August 1974 and have been released with the aim of enhancing the understanding of these critical moments, according to a statement from Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP).

The move coincides with the 50th anniversary of the events in Cyprus, whose legacy continues to shape the island today. The Greek-led coup in July 1974 led to Turkey’s invasion just five days later, resulting in the division of Cyprus, which endures to this day. The timing also reflects ongoing efforts by Greece and Turkey—both NATO members but long-standing adversaries—to improve diplomatic relations.

“Fifty years is quite a long period, and, therefore, a safe one that allows you to look back with national and professional self-awareness,” Themistoklis Demiris, director-general of EYP, said. “Even if it doesn’t force you, it encourages reflection.”

The declassified reports, which cover the period from early to mid-July 1974, reveal the escalating tensions between Greece’s military junta—who had seized power in Athens in 1967—and the Cypriot government. Nicosia felt Athens was interfering in its domestic affairs, especially through its support of EOKA B, a paramilitary group seeking to destabilise the Cypriot government.

Photo: EYP.

One report, dated July 2, 1974, recounts the “shrill” warnings of Cypriot officials urging the Greek military presence on the island to be reduced. Another report expressed fears of a Communist takeover should the Greek officers withdraw.

“Talk of expelling Greek officers has sown fear and disquiet among nationalist-minded people of all social strata, because of the Communist risk which is widely believed to manifest itself after Greek officers leave,” one entry from July 4 stated.

The coup, orchestrated by Greece’s junta on July 15, triggered Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, which resulted in the occupation of the island’s northern region. The crisis ultimately led to the collapse of Greece’s junta just nine days later.

Subsequent reports focus on the military movements and hostilities in Cyprus and Greece, with the Greek government issuing a general mobilisation alert in response to the escalating situation.

Five decades later, Cyprus remains divided, with a Greek-speaking south under the internationally recognised Cypriot government, and the occupied north recognised only by Turkey.

Greek PM calls for more resources to tackle climate change at UN summit

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Greek PM calls for more resources to tackle climate change at UN summit

Speaking at the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Baku on Wednesday, November 13, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for more resources to tackle the impact of unprecedented climate shocks in Europe.

Europe is a global leader in the green transition. The world’s largest economies have pledged to transition to net-zero carbon emissions energy systems by 2050.

“We cannot focus so much on 2050 that we forget 2024,” Mitsotakis said at the climate summit.

“We need more resources to prepare to respond in time, in order to save lives and livelihoods and to help people and communities rebuild after disaster.”

Greece has been at the frontline of climate change and has struggled to provide relief and repair damage following destructive floods and wildfires in recent years, which scientists link to global warming. This year, Greece had its hottest summer on record.

Mitsotakis said Europe accounted for a decreased share of global emissions but was almost alone in defending the rules of free trade and should make sure the energy transition will not hurt its economy.

Source: Reuters.

Biden and Trump meet in Washington for a ‘smooth transition’ of power

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Biden and Trump meet in Washington for a ‘smooth transition’ of power

Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump has returned to Washington to begin an orderly transition of power.

Following his victory over Kamala Harris, Trump met Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday morning (Thursday, November 14 AEST). This was a contrast to 2020, when Trump refused to accept the election results.

Sitting by a roaring fire, the two men exchanged a handshake and pleasantries. Biden welcomed Trump, saying, “We will do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated and have what you need. We’re going to get a chance to talk about some of that today. So welcome. Welcome back.”

Trump responded, “Politics is tough, and it’s, in many cases, not a nice world. But it is a nice world today, and I appreciate very much a transition that’s so smooth, it’ll be as smooth as you can get.”

Biden, the only Democrat to defeat Trump, must have found the moment surreal. He had often called Trump an existential threat to democracy, while Trump regularly mocked Biden as a frail, demented figure. But today, no insults were exchanged.

Trump’s victory last week was decisive, sweeping all seven battleground states and the popular vote, while helping Republicans regain control of Congress.

However, his allies didn’t get their way in Congress. Republicans voted for South Dakota Senator John Thune as leader, defeating the MAGA-backed candidate, Florida Senator Rick Scott. Thune declared, “This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today.”

Thune vowed to support Trump’s key policies: strengthening border security, removing violent criminals, and restoring American energy dominance. He also pledged to confirm Trump’s nominations swiftly, as Trump builds his cabinet of loyalists for his second term.

Among those allies is Elon Musk, who has become an influential figure in Trump’s orbit. Musk was seated in the front row during Trump’s meeting with House Republicans, though he did not attend the White House meeting with Biden. Also absent was Melania Trump, who declined an invitation from Jill Biden.

Musk, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, will oversee a new commission to “dismantle government bureaucracy” and cut regulations.

Trump made additional key appointments, including Dan Scavino as deputy chief of staff. This could signal trouble for Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, after Scavino reposted a message of congratulations from Rudd to Trump, accompanied by an hourglass gif, suggesting Rudd’s time may be running out.

Trump also appointed Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security, overseeing his signature promise of mass deportations. Florida Senator Marco Rubio was nominated as Secretary of State, reinforcing Trump’s tough stance on China and Iran.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald.

St Sophia and Three Daughters Parish expand their ‘Feed The People’ program

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St Sophia and Three Daughters Parish expand their ‘Feed The People’ program

The Greek Orthodox Parish of St Sophia and Three Daughters at Surry Hills, Sydney continue to expand their ‘Feed the People’ program.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, November 12, the parish announced it would be expanding its feeding program to a third location near Eddie Ward Park.

The new location will allow the feeding program to reach even more individuals in need, providing hot meals and essential supplies to vulnerable members of the community.

To aid in this mission, Nick and Helen Karagiannis also donated a Crash Claim van to the parish.

The Very Reverend Archimandrite Father Irenaeus, along with the church committee, and parish President Con Zannettides expressed their gratitude to the Karagiannis family for their donation.

“It is this type of unwavering and continual support that enables us to continue such programs and initiatives within our parish,” Mr Zannettides said.

As a self-funded programme, ‘Feed The People’ relies on the generosity of volunteers and donors to sustain its work. The parish encourages anyone who would like to assist or learn more about how they can support the program to contact Father Irenaeus at (02) 9331 5031.

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