Maria A. Kampyli
Dementia hits the first generation of our community hard
Dementia is a growing concern in Australia, where it ranks as the second leading cause of death, and the leading cause for women. With an estimated 1.1 million Australians projected …
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Stelios Androutsos celebrates his 100th birthday in Melbourne with Neos Kosmos and his family
On August 20, Stelios Androutsos turned 100 – a century. Family gathered to honour him at a love-filled celebration organised by his children: his daughter Panagiota, his son Andreas, and …
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Interactive theatre in Melbourne: ‘Breadwinning’ explores capitalism, community, and care through the art of bread-making
In the heart of Melbourne, where the pulse of the Arts beats strongest, 23-year-old Greek-Australian theatre director Daphne Gerolymou-Papadopoulou and her colleague Sophia Derkenne are sparking deep conversations with their …
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Centenarian grandfathers steal the show at Giannis and Christina’s wedding
Giannis Arapakis and Christina Tsourdalakis tied the knot last Saturday at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saints Paraskevi, Varvara, and John in St Albans, Melbourne. The ceremony was a touching …
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PHAROS meets with media to help promote and protect the Greek language
Last Saturday, members of PHAROS, a group dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Greek language, met with representatives of community media. The meeting was led by University of …
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Panic grips Altona North residents as fire engulfs abandoned childcare center
Residents of Altona North were thrown into panic early Saturday morning when a fire broke out at an abandoned child care center. The facility was situated in the same block …
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Author, poet and artist launches “Bags for Earth and Science” to reduce plastic and raise funds for cancer research
When life presents its challenges, people react in various ways. Some submit to fate, while others choose to take control, attempting to change it. Among the latter is Betty Coracas, …
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Renowned Greek radio host, Rena Frangioudaki, faces life-altering ordeal after apartment ceiling collapse
Renowned radio producer and presenter, the voice of our community, Rena Frangioudaki, known for her dynamic personality and vitality, has recently emerged from the shadows, making headlines with news that …
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Representatives of Greek youth shine at FFTN General Assembly of Members
The Annual General Assembly for 2023 of the Food For Thought Network (FFTN) took place on Sunday, November 26. Conducted online via the Zoom platform, the GA highlighted the extensive …
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Breaking the fitness barrier: How three generations of Greek Cypriot women redefine age with exercise
Greek Cypriot Australian Tia Christophi, founder and CEO of a social media marketing agency, has integrated her passion for fitness into her daily lifestyle, inspired by her mother and grandmother, …