Michael Georgiou
Features –
The Darwin doctor passionate about bringing Greek history and mythology to life with his art
Although Theofilios Rigas is a doctor by trade, working tirelessly at the hospital in Darwin, shift work that sometimes sees him there in the early hours of the day, art …
Life –
The Long Game, examines commentary around sexual assault victims and the continuing challenges for women
Premiering next week at the Explosives Factory is The Long Game, a brand-new work directed by Greek Australian Krystalla Pearce and the Greek born Alkisti Pitsaki. Working for the first …
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Controversy with former UN Secretary-General on Cyprus visit to Northern Cyprus
Controversy has arisen with a recent visit to Northern Cyprus by former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia and former Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus Alexander Downer. …
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Louie Dimou inducted into Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame
South Australian Taekwondo instructor Louie Dimou is being inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame in August. Based in Port Pirie, 223km north of Adelaide, Dimou has trained …
Life –
New documentary to shine light on epilepsy and remove the stigma around it
Zoe Markos is producing, and co-directing a documentary about living with epilepsy. The producer, and host of popular podcast, Let Me Talk has been living with epilepsy since she was …
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Petition for elevator and better access to St Vasilios Brunswick Church hall
When Olympia Raptis experienced a health issue with her lower back and sciatica, she couldn’t attend a family funeral wake due to a lack of disability access at Brunswick’s St …
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Weekend long festival at Pipeworks celebrates Greek culture (Photos)
Over this past weekend Pipeworks Market in Thomastown, Melbourne, celebrated all things Greek at their Greek festival. From Cypriot-Greek and Greek cuisine, music, dance and stalls set up selling Greek …
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Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns in 2025
Cypriots from around the world were brought together at the inaugural Cyprus Diaspora Forum last month. The four-day event held on March 6-9 in Limassol, Cyprus was founded by South …
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Charlie Negus and Zoe Poulis to make Olympic debut in Paris
The Paris 2024 Olympics are near and the Australian team is starting to take shape. In that team of 135 so far, two Greek Australians have been selected to make …
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At least six Greek Australians receive King’s Birthday Honours
The Governor-General has announced Honours and Awards for 737 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service. Of the …