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Zoe Thomaidou

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Wanted: Visionary to revive ancient Greek amphitheatre. Melbourne applicants only.

Picture this. A Melbourne summer night spent by the river amidst trees, watching ancient Greek classics. Let’s make the scenario a bit more specific. You have the option for a …

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It’s homecoming time for VASSY, as the Greek Darwin girl tops the charts

Vassy Karagiorgos does not hesitate when asked if she is ready to re-establish her base Down Under. “You can take the girl out of Australia, but you can’t take Australia …

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Sisters on a mission to ‘put Mani on the map’ through family olive oil

A Greek pantry never runs out of olive oil. But the Melbourne home of Katianna and Yianna Velos has always placed an extra prerequisite for the staple’s supply: that it …

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‘Ready to respond’: Greek community mobilises to help flood-affected in Brisbane

In the wake of flooding events across Australia’s east coast that proved far more catastrophic than predicted, preparations are already underway in Brisbane’s Greek community for an organised outreach to …

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Theatre premiere shines under ideal setting at ‘saved’ Fairfield Amphitheatre

It was the first event taking place at the Fairfield Amphitheatre since it was granted Heritage Protection. And community response was no short of enthusiastic manifesting in sold-out attendance. “I …

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Yiayia’s 1968 Patris story, and beyond, unearthed in Melbourne reunion

When I met Kleopatra Mpantisouli on our shared flight from Greece to Australia, I felt instantly grateful. She came across as having a calming, relaxed presence; the perfect stranger distraction …

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Heading to Greece soon? Here’s what to prepare and expect

If you live in Australia, chances are a trip to Greece is long overdue. And while international travel has resumed for the fully vaccinated, it is not the same as …

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‘We’ve got your back’: Wave of support for Greek Australian cafe owner after death threat, vandalism

It’s been a sleepless couple of days for Simon Kandias, after vandals targeted his cafe in Melbourne’s inner-north on Sunday night. But there’s one ‘side-effect’ of the ‘anti-Dan Andrews’ themed …

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“We were always in compliance”: Why Darwin’s Greek church suspended a Sunday service

Darwin’s St Nicholas parishioners are able to attend church again following a suspension of services that was decided in order “to avoid any further animosity”. “It was the priest’s decision, …

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‘A fire was burning at St Basil’s’: Court hears array of failures to protect residents

The level of responsibility burdening management, the state and federal government and private actors involved in the St Basil’s tragedy remains to be determined. But one thing has become clear …

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