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Monash Hellenic Students channel their “pappoudes” in Oakleigh to launch Tavern Night

A tongue in-cheek homage to Oakleigh’s café culture turned heads at Eaton Mall this week, as members of the Monash Hellenic Students’ Society dressed as “pappoudes” (grandpas), complete with flat …

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Ancient Greek island Keros breaks 5,000 years of silence

As archaeologists unearth the glorious past of Keros, a new era of culture has taken root on the neighboring island of Koufonisi with the founding of the Koufonisia Classical Music Festival 10 years ago
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Melbourne honours Petro Loukas Chalkias in a sold-out celebration of music, memory and tradition

The hall of St Dimitrios Church in Moonee Ponds was filled to capacity on Saturday, as Melbourne’s Greek community came together for a heartfelt tribute to the late clarinet legend …

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After the flood: Anna Kiparis revisits Maribyrnong three years on

Three years after the 2022 flood, Anna Kiparis captures the enduring strength, recovery, and sense of belonging of a community
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Denmark deals final blow to Greece’s World Cup dream

Greece’s agonising wait to qualify for a major tournament will go on for at least another few years after Denmark handed them a crushing defeat to bring their World Cup …

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Say goodbye to repainting: The smarter way to protect your weatherboard home

For many families, the weatherboard home remains a symbol of tradition, comfort and style. But anyone who owns one knows the challenge that comes with keeping it looking fresh. Every …

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Greek-background man with leading role in Swedish criminal gang arrested in Mexico

Michael Tenezos, a 27-year-old Greek-background Swedish man who is linked as a leading figure in the criminal gang Dalen, has been arrested in Mexico off the back of a Europol-led …

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Trump says Gaza ‘war is over’, Israel awaits hostages

Donald Trump says the war in Gaza has ended and the Middle East is going to “normalise”, as Hamas prepares to release Israeli hostages and world leaders gather to discuss …

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Greece unconquered: Katina among the ruin

Among the many narratives to emerge from the tumult of the Second World War, few possess the quiet intensity and symbolic magnitude of Roald Dahl’s Katina. First published in March …

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‘Thessaloniki’ – new cookbook explores culinary delights of Northern Greece

Meni Valle’s new cookbook ‘Thessaloniki’ delves deep into the culinary history of Northern Greece, collating over 70 recipes with images to celebrate the region’s flavours and traditions. Valle’s new cookbook …

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Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

A major Liberal leadership rival has been promoted in a frontbench reshuffle as a state opposition faces an uphill battle at the next election. Victorian Liberal MP Jess Wilson was …

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John Kanga resigns as Melbourne Racing Club chairman ahead of Caulfield Cup Carnival

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) chairman John Kanga has announced his resignation, effective immediately, just days before the start of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. Kanga, who made history last year as …

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Greeks cash in on gold sovereigns after 41 per cent surge in value

Sales of gold sovereigns in Greece have outpaced new purchases during the first nine months of 2025, reversing the trend of recent years when buying exceeded selling. Between January and …

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Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed

A ceasefire in the Middle East is a welcome breakthrough, Australia’s prime minister says, but the next steps to a lasting peace and recovery loom as tougher prospects. Israel’s government …

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EU fines Greece over Zakynthos marine park landfill

The EU Court of Justice on Thursday handed Greece a heavy daily fine for failing to shut down an illegal landfill in a key marine park on the tourist island …

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Love, crime, and suburbia: Inside the mad world of “The Kink”

The 30th Greek Film Festival is about to light up screens across Australia, marking three decades of cinematic storytelling that bridges Greece and the diaspora. From 14 to 26 October, …

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