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“Tsiftes” bring Greek music to Melbourne’s renowned jazz venue, Bird’s Basement, for first time ever
Greek music will be hosted for the first time at Melbourne’s renowned jazz venue, Bird’s Basement, through the unique sounds of rebetika, played by the Greek band “Tsiftes”, on Friday …
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An evening of poetry by Dimitris Tzoumacas at the Greek Centre
The Greek Community of Melbourne hosted a poetry event by Dimitris Tzoumacas last Sunday at its mezzanine level in collaboration with the Greek-Australian Cultural League and the Hellenic Writers’ Association …
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Greek Orthodox Community of St George Brisbane offers an encore screening of Eftihia
The Greek Orthodox Community of St. George Brisbane Cultural Committee has bent to popular demand and is screening Eftihia again, the opening film of last year’s Greek Film Festival. The …
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Speaking more than one language can slow down dementia
Growing up speaking more than one language can help delay the effects of dementia. It’s good news for those living in Australia’s many culturally diverse households, according to a study …
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Gina Kalabishis the artist more at home in the Australian bush
Gina Kalabishis presents her latest body of work which seeks to convey a romantic experience of landscape. It was inspired through her recent Gang Gang Artist Residency on the NSW …
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Sailing with the Wind of Freedom: Lascarina Bouboulis and the War for Greek Independence
Katherine Kaye, author of Sailing with the Wind of Freedom: Lascarina Bouboulis and the War for Greek Independence, was inspired by a chance visit to a quiet Greek island to …
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The enzyme that could help make energy dreams come true
The enzyme in question is called Huc (pronounced “Huck”). It’s made by bacteria, and helps them with growth and survival in soil, in the oceans, in volcanic craters, and even …
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What’s On 11-18 March: Arvanitaki, Dalaras, Byzantine Music, history lecture, folk dance and more
ELEFTHERIA ARVANITAKI AUSTRALIAN TOUR Eleftheria Arvanitaki, one Greece’s most successful contemporary singers, is returning to Australia to perform three live concerts in March and April. Her soft but powerful vocals, …
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Andrew Lambrou: Greek-Cypriot Aussie in Eurovision for Cyprus
Greek Cypriot Australian, Andrew Lambrou will represent Cyprus in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, has just revealed the song he will be singing. ‘Break A Broken Heart’ will be sung …
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Byzantine choir concert Between East and West sold out
The Psaltries Choir of Melbourne are excited as they prepare to sing live at the courtyard of the Hellenic Museum next week. They will be part of a sold-out concert …