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Renowned Greek singer Vassilis Karras, celebrated for his raspy voice and profound impact on the heavy laika music stage, passed away on Christmas Eve in Thessaloniki at the age of 70.

This year's "Carols by Candlelight" event took place at the outdoor venue St John's Greek Orthodox College in Preston, Melbourne last Sunday, attended by thousands of Greek faithful from Melbourne and the wider State of Victoria.

The Federation of Greek Senior Citizens' Associations of Melbourne and Victoria the largest body of Diaspora in the State, with 115 member associations and over 20,000 members gathered for a Christmas celebration on Sunday December 10 at Stars International Reception Centre in Preston.

As the school year at Sts Anargiri Greek Language Centre, Oakleigh, came to a close, a final students' celebration was dedicated to the Community, marking its 60 years of existence and contribution to the multicultural life of Australia. The event focused on the history of migration through songs, music, and dance.

Students of all ages incorporated the thematic of Xmas Greek celebrations in their performances, which included poetry, dances, singing and brief theatre plays.

The 28 October anniversary, was celebrated in every community hub by Melburnian Hellenes.

The Lemnian Community of Victoria came alive once again as they celebrated their annual Independence Gala Bal.

Yannis Ploutarchos, the singer with countless hits and a career full of loved songs in Australia once again to entertain with his children.

In Australia, Doxa Komodromou, the Deputy Government Spokesperson of Cyprus, represented the Republic of Cyprus at events condemning the dark anniversaries of the coup and the Turkish invasion, which commenced in Melbourne.

In a conversation with Neos Kosmos, leaders of the Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh and Oakleigh Grammar reveal the guiding principles behind these remarkable Greek Australian institutions