Stamatina Hasiotis
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Autistic girls find support in charity established by Greek Australian woman
It was just a few years ago when two schoolgirls on the spectrum missed another invitation to a party. Greek Australian Katie Koullas decided enough was enough. “I was thinking …
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A real class act: Greek Cypriot theatre group boosts community spirit
A Greek Cypriot Theatre group based in Epping has been fundraising for the Greek community and uplifting seniors at aged care residences with their original and traditional theatrical productions. Led …
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When it comes to dating, Greeks prove to be a hit
“It’s a bit boring being single,” single 30-year-old Andonis Bexevanis, said. But the Greek Australian said it’s also fun since you “get to do whatever you want.” He uses dating …
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Mobile laundry van Ithaca Laundry washes clothes of Athens homeless
In the streets of Athens, people holding laundry bags start forming a line behind the white van with ‘Ithaca Laundry’ emblazoned on the side. Each person comes to the back …
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Greek newcomers prepare to get Australian Citizenship on Australia Day
Hundreds of new Greek Australians will be officially welcomed to Australia as they are granted Australian Citizenship at ceremonies across the country on Saturday, 26 January. Sofia Spyropoulou, a new …
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Book by LA-based author Eva Konstantopoulos transformed into Netflix film
When writer Eva Konstantopoulos dreams, it’s more than just thoughts, images and sounds that occur during sleep. Her dreams, the Greek American says, are a unique source of inspiration for …
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Jimmy Buttons, 30 years and still going strong
On a nondescript building in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy is a door haphazardly decorated with buttons. A quick look to the sign on the right and you’ll see, …
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Dealing with the loss of a loved one during Christmas
My father, Nick, died just a month before Christmas a few years ago. I was 23. Not the youngest age to have lost a parent. But a loss is a …
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Greek food in Melbourne is starting to change, spearheaded by a new generation of creative cooks
Moussaka Toastie, anyone? Or perhaps some peanut butter and jam loukoumades? Greek sushi? Whether you cringe at the thought of such culinary fusions or widen your eyes in wonderment, new …
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Business booms for local Greek Australian entrepreneur Christo Christophidis
It was 1999 when a young Greek Australian entrepreneur Christo Christophidis opened Mocha Jo’s restaurant in Glen Waverley, offering the suburbs an exciting taste of the city – breakfast, lunch …