Michael Georgiou
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“The most frightening day of my life”: Luke Icarus Simon’s new novel revisits his and Cyprus’s darkest chapter
A new novel by Cyprus-born Australian actor, teacher and author Luke Icarus Simon is shedding light on the personal and political fallout of Cyprus’s division through the lens of a …
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George Kapiniaris on the night the laughs nearly died
Back in February, actor and comedian George Kapiniaris was working a four-week cruise ship when he noticed something wasn’t quite right with his body. He had passed it off as …
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‘Ghost Flight’ explores the heartbeats before tragedy
August, 2004. High-school sweethearts Aristos and Agathi, and Petros and Melina, are the best of friends, until Aristos declares that he is leaving Cyprus for university. Seven years later, Aristos …
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Debbie Voulgaris loses appeal against 16-year Taiwan drug sentence
Melbourne woman Debbie Voulgaris has lost her appeal against a 16-year prison sentence in Taiwan, leaving her family, who insist she was duped into unknowingly transporting drugs, heartbroken. The 57-year-old …
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Locals not lovin’ it as McDonald’s plans to open in Melbourne’s ‘coolest street’
Fast food chain McDonald’s has submitted a planning application to open a restaurant on Melbourne’s High Street in Northcote, prompting concern from some locals. The proposal, lodged with Darebin City …
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Con Kalamaras is going ‘Off the Map’ to unearth migrant melodies
Melbourne-based musician and events producer Con Kalamaras is shining a light on global musical traditions through his radio program Off the Map. Aired on community station 3MDR, the show features …
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Kavellaris Urban Design wins gold at 2025 Better Future Awards for South Melbourne project
Melbourne-based architecture firm Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD) has received a gold accolade at the 2025 Better Future Awards for its 161 Eastern Road project in South Melbourne. KUD first became …
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Zoy Frangos rocks the stage—and honours his father’s memory—in ‘Sun Rise’
Aboriginal Greek Australian theatre sensation Zoy Frangos is paying homage to Elvis Presley in Sun Rise: The Story of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The show not only honours …
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Greek Australian rising stars headed to US for Nike Premier Cup
Three young Greek Australians have been named in the Football Victoria Under 15 Girls squad competing at the 2025 Nike Premier Cup in the United States. Paraskevi (Paris) Kossivas, Lili …
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Debbie Voulgaris breaks silence from prison as daughter provides update
The daughter of Debbie Voulgaris, the Melbourne mum convicted for drug smuggling in Taiwan, is relieved that Australia has heard her mum’s voice. During the first episode of investigative journalism …