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Sequel to “Opoú Gís kai Patris” returns to Melbourne
Following the triumphant 2024 tour of Konstantinos Kalymnios’s theatrical production Opoú Gís kai Patris across Greece, the highly anticipated sequel is set to return to Australia this March. Titled Opoú …
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Antipodean Palette art showcase returns for 2025
A call is being put out for entry into this year’s Antipodean Palette group art exhibition, set to take place from June 12-22. The annual event, organised by the Greek-Australian …
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From Lesvos to the World: The wild Odyssey of Aristotle Roberto Carlos Smithopoulos
Sydney based writer, Billy Cotsis has been involved with eight book titles since 2016, he has authored 1453: Constantinople and the Immortal Rulers, the Many Faces of Hellenic Culture and …
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Monemvasia – The Gibraltar of Greece and its Australian connection
Some readers may be unfamiliar with Monemvasia. Despite its attractions, it is relatively isolated and not easy to get to, some four hours’ drive from Athens. To get there you …
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St Kilda’s powerhouses: Two women shaping the area’s live music scene
St Kilda, one of Melbourne’s ‘entertainment engines’, has long played host to many a lively venue and a seemingly endless array of interesting characters. As a recently-returned denizen of Melbourne’s …
Creative Australia and cancel culture: Venice Biennale debacle
Today, the Board of Creative Australia announced that Khaled Sabsabi would no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026. It was only a week ago that he was …
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Michael Chiklis joins new Liam Neeson film in Melbourne
Michael Chiklis has joined Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Liam Neeson for The Mongoose, a new action film that is now filming in Melbourne. The project stars Taken star Neeson …
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Three Food Memories – Bringing back memories through chats about food
When I spoke with catering entrepreneur Savva Savas, host of the Three Food Memories podcast, I didn’t expect to dive into my own food memories, and that’s exactly what we …
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What’s On: The festival season continues for the second half of February
VIC ANTIPODES FESTIVAL The 37th Antipodes Festival is preparing to take over Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street with a full weekend of Greek culture, cuisine and entertainment. The festival, organised by the …
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‘Two Homelands’ set for upcoming screenings in Thornbury
Kay Pavlou’s documentary ‘Two Homelands’ is preparing to take over Thornbury with two screenings this coming weekend. The documentary will be shown on Saturday (4.30pm) and (3.30pm) at the Thornbury …