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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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Electric bouzouki and Pontian bagpipes unite in Fitzroy
The meld of electric bouzouki and the Pontian bagpipes could be heard in the streets of Fitzroy last weekend. Melbourne’s eclectic musicians Heirs of Apollo and Cats and the Canary …
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Haroula Tsalpara brings Greek melodies to Australia
Haroula Tsalpara, an emerging talent hailing from Greece, is set to captivate audiences in Australia with her enchanting renditions of rebetika, Smyrneika, and old laika music. She will be gracing …
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Australian Hellenic choir to celebrate Golden Age of Greek cinema
Following their October 2022 Mauthausen concert, the Australian Hellenic Choir is making a comeback in June with an event bringing to life the greatest movie hits from the ‘Golden Years’ …
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Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products
Widely available vape products have been found to contain toxic heavy metals, carcinogens and nicotine, according to new tests. Queensland’s Health and Environment Committee tested the chemical composition of 17 …
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Elon Musk company wins approval for brain implant study
Elon Musk’s Neuralink company has received clearance for its first human clinical trial of brain implants, as it faces US probes over its handling of animal experiments. The approval from …
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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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George Dalaras enchants audience in his first ever Perth concert
A long-awaited moment came to fruition a couple of days ago as Greek music legend George Dalaras graced the city of Perth with his presence for the very first time. …
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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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Patricia Karvelas tipped as potential replacement for Stan Grant on ABC’s Q&A
ABC breakfast radio presenter Patricia Karvelas has emerged as a lead contender to fill the hosting position on ABC’s Q&A, following the departure of Stan Grant. The Greek Australian journalist …