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What’s On in early April: Festival season still in full swing
VIC MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world. An annual event, the festival literally takes over Australia’s …
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The past, present, future: Voicing Greek Australian dreaming
As an immigrant in the United States for forty long years, I regularly reflect on the significance of living between two cultures. As a person who makes a living teaching …
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Vasso’s Corner: New bat virus from China should raise red flags HKU5-CoV-2
The identification of HKU5-CoV-2 (of the HKU5 lineage 2), a new merbecovirus found in bats of the Zhejiang, Anhui, and Guangxi provinces of China, merits immediate attention. In recent years, …
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Sydney in store for major tribute show on Rebetiko icons Tsitsanis and Bellou
The Greek Festival of Sydney is all set to deliver a jam-packed evening of Greek Rebetiko music, courtesy of the band ‘Estudiantina of Melbourne’ and their tribute concert to legends …
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ERTFLIX International celebrates Greek Independence Day with special programming
ERTFLIX International is celebrating March 25th, with a tribute to the Greek War of Independence and its lasting cultural impact. This year’s programming includes a selection of iconic Greek films, …
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1821 Revolution special: The Mistress of Spetses – an extract
The Mistress of Spetses – a historical novel is set during the Greek Revolution of 1821 and chronicles the life of Laskarina Bouboulina—the first female admiral who led a fleet …
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A feast for the fast: Chora’s Easter celebration of Hellenic culinary living heritage
Chora – The Heart of Northcote hosted a nistisimo (fasting) dinner on Thursday March 20, curated by celebrated cookbook author Meni Valle. Over 100 guests gathered in the Axion Estin …
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Hellenic heritage thrives in Singapore: Greek artist and fashion student shine in the Merlion City
Singapore has a diverse range of nationalities, with expatriates from around the globe contributing to its multiculturalism. While the Greek community remains a minority, it is active and lively. Although …
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‘Travel Trendy’ with Mia and Sam Haravitsidis
Love for travel, particularly Greece, started young for Mia and Sam Haravitsidis, when they were just two and five years old for their auntie’s wedding in Skiathos. Fast forward to …
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What’s On end of March and early April: Celebrating Greek culture
VIC GREEK NATIONAL DAY: GLENDI! Celebrate Greek National Day with a free family festival at Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum. Over the course of the day, visitors will enjoy family activities, live …