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Entries open for Greek-Australian literary competition
The Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) just announced the opening of the annual literary competition, and is inviting writers in Australia to submit their works in Greek and/or English. The competition …
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Artist Ida Sophia wins $100k Ramsay Prize with baptism video
Performance artist Ida Sophia has won the $100,000 Ramsay Prize with a video of her being repeatedly submerged underwater. “Witness” was shot in a single take at salt lake The …
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Filmmaker, George (Miliotis) Miller remembers Tina Turner as a queen full of wisdom
On Thursday talking on the ABC Radio, filmmaker George Miller (Miliotis) lauded Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock’n’Roll, whom he said was like “a queen”. Miller was born in Chinchilla, …
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Breaking Barriers: Cyprus Theatre Company takes the stage in Melbourne
The Cyprus Theatre Company (CTK) is set to stage Makrikostaioi and Kontogiorgides in Melbourne for the first time on Sunday, May 21 at St John’s College, following a warm reception …
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‘Queen Cleopatra’ bombs: lowest audience score in Netflix’s history
Netflix’s so-called “docudrama” Queen Cleopatra produced by Jada Pinkett Smith has totally bombed. It is currently holding No. 6 in Netflix’s Top 10 list, but it’s doubtful it will go …
Theatre adaptation ‘Loaded’ targets identity politics and puts the focus on class
Christos Tsiolkas’ debut novel, “Loaded,” published in 1995, has been adapted into a play co-written by Dan Giovannoni and Tsiolkas, directed by Stephen Nicolazzo, and is currently showing at the …
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Remembering Greek past in dance
Journey beyond the borders of modern day Greece to regions once the source of Hellenic culture on Saturday when the Dance Academy of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia …
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The first time Zeibekiko festival in Australia
The first ever Zeibekiko festival will be held in Sydney, with dance master of Zeibekiko dance, Christos Shakallis coming from Cyprus on July 1 to July 10. The event is …
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‘Memento Mori’: artist Ox King to speak on latest work inspired by the Fates
The Hellenic Museum is set to host a talk with Ox King (Steven Nuttal) discussing his upcoming work titled ‘Memento Mori’. The Sydney-based artist will be in conversation with museum …
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Michael Christofas’ ‘Persona’ goes to print: project honoured by Governor-General
Melbourne based photographer Michael Christofas’ latest project ‘Persona’, created in association with the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) went to print earlier this month. Releasing just in time for …