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Silvana Tsipiras: Our immigration stories are too important to forget
Silvana Tsipiras (nee Molinaro) is a first generation Australian. Her parents, Angelo and Marrietta migrated to Australia from Catanzaro, Calabria in the early 1960’s. Like many migrants, they wanted a …
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Acclaimed artist Konstantin Dimopoulos describes artists and his own work as the ‘crack’ that lets the light come through
Humanity has been trying to put its finger on a commonly accepted definition of art for millennia. Is it the aesthetically pleasing juxtaposition of textures, shapes and colours? Is it …
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Appeal to government to save Modern Greek
The Pharos working party, established in 2021 to defend the teaching of Modern Greek in Victorian (MGTAV) schools has called on the Victorian government to ensure that there will be …
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Ella Mitta’s traditional food journey from Greece to Turkey and… home
A heartfelt journey of lived-in knowledge encompassing food, culture and belonging, Ella Mitta’s debut cookbook Ela! Ela! – To Turkey and Greece, Then Home brings to the table the stories …
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Konidaris: “Melbourne to be the best arts and culture precinct in Asia Pacific”
The new Victorian minister for creative industries, Steve Dimopoulos, announced a nine-member board for Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co) – the entity spearheading the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project. …
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Martial arts therapy for mental health with Vickie Simos
After years of struggling with self-worth and depression, Vickie Simos found a way through while training with a mental health professional and martial artist. The Greek-Australian entrepreneur, holds a Masters …
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Fund raising to assist with the detection of dementia in Greek Australians
Clinical neuropsychologist Matthew Staios, has led trailblazing research in dementia with a focus on misdiagnosis when it comes to the testing of culturally diverse communities for Alzheimer’s and cognitive impairments. …
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Mikakos calls on Greek Australians to help Ukrainian refugees in Athens
Jenny Mikakos, Victoria’s former health minister is in Greece, where she is meeting with with local government, diplomatic officials, and various organisations. On Monday July18, an Australian delegation of the …
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STILL Melbourne – A pictorial ode to the city’s resilience through the toughest lockdown
A Melbourne still, but not lifeless; a city locked-down, that even in its quietest and most uncertain times, still exuded love, patience and strength. STILL Melbourne is street photographer Tony …
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Zoy Frangos’ Greek-Indigenous ‘Variations’ tell an Aussie story with a different spin
“I want them to go on the journey with me and hopefully connect with them on a personal level,” says Zoy Frangos, the singer and actor who has performed across …