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The life of industrial innovator Nick Thyssen and man behind Patra, Originial Juice and Procal brands
The book titled ‘Nick Thyssen: The Story of a Great Innovator to Remember’ written by Professor Anastasios Tamis, which investigates the life and achievements of one of the most innovative …
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MATIA: A generational journey of heritage, identity, and the protective power of tradition
A blue bead resembling an eye, often worn on a necklace or bracelet, in Greek and Middle Eastern cultures, is mean to ward off the evil eye. This deep-rooted tradition …
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Reimagining cosmopolitanism: Exploring humanity’s dual connection with the cosmos
On Thursday, October 3, Prof. Nikos Papastergiadis will delve into this intersection of cosmopolitanism and cosmology in his seminar The Cosmos in Cosmopolitanism at the Greek Centre in Melbourne. Papastergiadis …
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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus launches multicultural children’s storybook to help prevent child sexual abuse
This morning, at Tatterson Pavilion in Greater Dandenong, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus attended the launch of a new children’s storybook, ‘My Superhero Voice’ aimed at helping adults from diverse cultural backgrounds …
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IRC Greece launches children’s book celebrating unity and cultural diversity
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Greece has launched a new children’s book, Tales from Home, a collection of folk stories and fairytales spanning from Afghanistan to Greece. This inspiring …
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Koraly Dimitriadis to launch her new short story collection ‘The Mother Must Die’ in October
Poet, writer, and performer Koraly Dimitriadis is set to release her latest work, The Mother Must Die, a powerful short story collection to be published by Puncher and Wattmann. The …
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Merri-bek Libraries have been promoting Greek-language books for over 40 years
The Merri-bek City Libraries (formerly Moreland) boast an extensive collection of over 6,500 Greek-language items, available for more than 40 years. These collections can be found at our Brunswick, Glenroy, …
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An Odyssey of Migration and Art: Nikos Papastergiadis’s ‘John Berger and Me’
During a long journey from Melbourne to Luxembourg, with no less than three stopovers, I had the pleasure of reading Nikos Papastergiadis’ recent book, John Berger and Me. I found …
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Will Kostakis wins PM Literature Award for his latest novel ‘We Could Be Something’
Author Will Kostakis has won the young adult literature award at the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The Greek Australian writer received his award during an event at the National …
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English translation of book detailing the GCM’s early history now available
The English translation of Georgia (Juliana) Charpantidou’s book “The Embodiment of a Distant Homeland” is now available in Melbourne, with readers able to explore the detailed history of the Greek …