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Threading traditions: Hellenic and Assyrian heritages weaved together by love
A few days before the New Year, Greek-Australian Nickie Papadimitriou and Australian-Assyrian Johnathan Hana married. For their big day, they blended traditions from Florina, Greece, with customs rooted in Assyria, …
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Greek Australian Alessia Tsolakis named finalist in the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
Greek Australian industrial designer Alessia Tsolakis earned a spot as a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards in the Student’s Design category, for her work in developing a …
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Orpheus and Eurydice’s tragic love story takes center stage in West Australian Opera’s 2024 Program
For over two millennia, Greek myths have offered insights and lessons for humanity that remain relevant today. In 2024 the West Australia Opera (WAO) will present the physical theatre Circa …
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Christmas: Not “the most wonderful time of the year” for all Greek Australians
As the new year approaches, a lingering light permeates the atmosphere, both literally and metaphorically, spreading feelings of hope and joy, since for many, Christmas is a holiday synonymous with …
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Greek Australian firefighters “turn up” the heat for a good cause
As the new year arrives, the Australian Firefighters Calendar, an initiative brought to life by a team of skilled firefighters – including two Greeks – continues the 31-year-old tradition with …
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Ariadne Sgouros embarks on the theatrical delight of an ‘intellectual comedy
Greek Australian actor, Ariadne Sgouros, will take to the stage in the production of “Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall”, for Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre, running from December 1, 2023, to January …
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Sound Motion and the Brain: A glimpse into the world of neuroscience through the lens of performing arts
In a fusion of art and science, Ioannis Sidiropoulos presented the exhibition-performance “Sound Motion and the Brain” on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 November, at Southbank in Melbourne. The event, …
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Epistrofi : Navigating the post-pandemic revival from a Greek Australian gaze
Greece resonates with the Greek Diaspora, it transcends barriers of time, distance, and circumstances. This sentiment is shared by many who, despite leaving their ancestral land to settle in Australia, …
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St. Vincent’s $180 Million hospital redevelopment to elevate healthcare services in Fitzroy
St Vincent’s Health Australia is building a 12-story tower at Fitzroy’s St Vincent’s Hospital to expand capacity and enhance healthcare services in the area. The $180 million Fitzroy private hospital …
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Greek duo Kadinelia embarks on Australian tour, bending traditional Melodies with diverse and contemporary sounds
The Greek musical duo Kadinelia are Thanasis Zikas and Evi Seitanidou, and they are gearing up for their Australian tour this October, marking their first-ever appearance at the Greek Fringe …