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What’s On late February and early March: Comedy, festivals and more
VIC GREEKING OUT Professor Ari leads a class designed to help you re-learn everything you think you know about Greek myths. “We’ll talk about “the Minotaur myth”. That’s right: that …
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Janiszewski and Alexakis to gift decades of Greek Australian history works to State Library of NSW
Social historian Leonard Janiszewski and ethnographic photographer Effy Alexakis—renowned chroniclers of the Greek-Australian experience since the early 1980s—will deliver a special lecture at the Sydney Greek Festival on March 11 …
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Tsitsipas crashes out against opponent on one good leg in Qatar
Stefanos Tsitispas has lost his opening match at the Qatar Open, continuing his slump in form. The Greek fell to injured Hamad Medjedovic 6(8)-7(8), 7-5, 6(5)-7(7), who played through the …
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Greek Australian community mourns the loss of Dr George Abouyanni
The Greek Australian community is mourning the passing of distinguished doctor George Abouyanni, who was widely known for his contributions to the SBS Greek Radio Program, where he provided valuable …
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$5.4 million boost for health programs supporting migrant women
The commonwealth has just announced funding of $5.4 million to extend program aimed at “empowering migrant and refugee women to discuss important health issues in their native languages”. This initiative, …
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Australia gets first look at film Stelios with screenings in Melbourne and Sydney
Australian audiences are set to get their first look at the highly anticipated film Stelios (Υπάρχω) – a cinematic tribute to the legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis. The exclusive preview …
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South Melbourne team with Directed as their new major sponsor
South Melbourne FC is teaming up with Directed, as the electronics company becomes the major sponsor of the club. The announcement was made following South’s win against Melbourne Knights on …
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Antipodes Festival to take over Melbourne this weekend
The 37th Antipodes Festival is set to bring the heart of Greece to Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street this weekend 22-23 February, promising two days of cultural immersion, entertainment, and community spirit. …
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Sequel to “Opoú Gís kai Patris” returns to Melbourne
Following the triumphant 2024 tour of Konstantinos Kalymnios’s theatrical production Opoú Gís kai Patris across Greece, the highly anticipated sequel is set to return to Australia this March. Titled Opoú …
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Antipodean Palette art showcase returns for 2025
A call is being put out for entry into this year’s Antipodean Palette group art exhibition, set to take place from June 12-22. The annual event, organised by the Greek-Australian …