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Lee Christofis: A brilliant career as dance critic and arts loyalist
Lee Christofis was awarded an AM for his contribution to the arts. He was recognised for his services as one of Australia’s principal dance critics. He has worked for ABC …
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When Tolis came to Australia
Greece’s legendary singer, Tolis Voskopoulos, has passed away, aged 81, after a cardiac arrest in Athens. The news created ripples of sadness in Australia, where Mr Voskopoulos has many fans. …
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After 25 years in Australia, he returned to Greece to breathe life into his island
Jimmy Sklavenitis, who was born on Meganisi – a remote secluded islet a little to the east of the island of Lefkada – was just 17 years old when, in …
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Biography of enigmatic journalist sheds bright light on dark period of Greek and US history
“The Greek Connection: The Life of Elias Demetracopoulos and the Untold Story of Watergate” by James H Barron is a much-acclaimed book that more than accomplishes the seemingly impossible task …
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Project recording the life of the Greek community of Yarraville reaches fruition
Early last year Olympia Koziaris embarked on a personal sojourn to go out to find the people who could tell their story as part of the Greek community of Yarraville, …
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The Taste of Freedom – Melbourne’s Pammesinians celebrate 1821 with a showcase of Peloponnesian food, wine and philotimo!
We all know that food, drink and hospitality are an essential element of Hellenic culture. History tells us that this is as much a facet of Greek life today as …
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The legendary sailor “Pete The Greek” through the eyes of his great-great-granddaughter
In the northern suburbs of Brisbane, 24-year-old Georgia Reeves uncovered some extraordinary family history. She grew up in a family with a strong presence of Irish culture due to her …
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“Greece, how we miss you!” say Greek Australians, remembering their last summer trip to the homeland
The dream of going back to Greece this summer is fading away as holidays of Greece during times past are flooding back. Many Greek Australians are reminiscing about the good …
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The magic of Greece through summer memories
Stavroula Lampropoulou and the carefree Caretta Caretta For me, summer means carefree, fun, walks, but most of all, adventure. I am very lucky because all my summers in Greece were …
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From Myrina to Melbourne: How NUGAS reunited generations
The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) has undergone many changes over its 51 years of operation, however one thing remains the same; it’s ability to bring Greeks from …