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Hellenic and Balkan tradition shines at Multicultural Folkloric Dance Concert
In a celebration of cultural diversity and mutual respect, The Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture, joined forces with prominent cultural organisations in Melbourne to host the Multicultural Folkloric …
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‘Girl from Ipanema’ singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer whose soft, beguiling voice made “The Girl from Ipanema” a worldwide sensation in the 1960s and provided a huge boost to the budding bossa nova …
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Clothing industry put on notice over new waste levy
Australia’s fashion industry must back a voluntary levy to clean up its act or the government will impose a mandatory one, the environment minister has warned. Tanya Plibersek has detailed …
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Michael Alexandratos: Delving into the depth of Greek literature and rebetiko
Three years ago my attention was drawn to a book by the American writer and poet, John Taylor, entitled “Harsh out of Tenderness – The Greek Poet and Urban Folklorist …
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GCM online lecture explores Albanian diaspora in Greece through language and ethnic identity
The Greek Community of Melbourne presents an exclusive online lecture on Thursday June 15 at 7pm, focusing on the Albanian Diaspora in Greece. Rexhina Ndoci, a PhD Candidate from The …
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The diners fighting isolation with pizza and prosecco
In a small Italian restaurant on Melbourne’s bustling Brunswick Street, dozens of people gather every Wednesday night to have a prosecco and a pizza with a stranger. La Vineria By …
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Vasso’s Corner: Autoimmunity, what is it?
Blood is made up of red blood cells and white blood cells. The red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and return carbon dioxide back to …
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Singers Maria Maroulis and Christina Koletsa reunite in Melbourne after achieving third-place on Greece’s Asia Express reality show
Through sheer determination and teamwork Greek Australian singer Maria Maroulis and Greek laika (pop-folk) singer Christina Koletsa, secured the third place in the finals of Greece’s reality show Asia Express. …
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AI use not the ‘Wild West’, company executives warned
More than two-thirds of Australian organisations have embraced artificial intelligence but many executives are largely ignorant of existing laws governing their use, according to a new report. Artificial intelligence is …
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Local illusionist Nick Kesidis joins Melbourne Magic Festival
Melbourne Magic Festival gets underway later this month adding acclaimed magician Nick Kesidis to its lineup of performers. Known for his captivating stage presence and mind-boggling illusions, Kesidis with his …