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Sneakerhead Chris Karathanasis finds value selling his collection online
When American basketball legend Michael Jordan first put his name to a pair of Nike Air shoes in the 1985 did he imagine he would spawn a $2.1 billion industry …
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After 25 years in Australia, he returned to Greece to breathe life into his island
Jimmy Sklavenitis, who was born on Meganisi – a remote secluded islet a little to the east of the island of Lefkada – was just 17 years old when, in …
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What’s On 22 July – 29 July
QLD ST PARASKEVI FESTIVAL Following the panegyric Holy Liturgy, the Parish of St Paraskevi Taigum will honour the national anniversary by presenting a talk on the topic of how other …
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Biography of enigmatic journalist sheds bright light on dark period of Greek and US history
“The Greek Connection: The Life of Elias Demetracopoulos and the Untold Story of Watergate” by James H Barron is a much-acclaimed book that more than accomplishes the seemingly impossible task …
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The documentary on stories past, which reminds us to be present today
Victoria Valassis has touched the hearts of many on social media after sharing her mini documentary The Grandparents Documentary. “I’m getting so many private messages from random people saying they’re …
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Flessiada in Messinia, a most precious memory of a holiday in Greece
My most precious memory of holidaying in Greece was the very first time I went back to my homeland after almost thirty years. My parents migrated to Australia when I …
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The launch of “Olympia: The Birth of the Games” took place a few hours before lockdown and days before the Tokyo Olympics
A last hurrah just before lockdown took place at the Hellenic Museum on Thursday through the presentation of a new timely book on the Olympic Games. “The Ancient Greek games …
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Vassy’s ‘Aussie’ comeback hits the top of the charts
Greek Australian musician, Vassy, has hit the top of the charts once again, with her new single Chase. ‘Chase’ is Vassy’s seventh No 1 Dance Single produced in collaboration with …
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The Labyrinth clinches 2021 Miles Franklin Award for Amanda Lohrey
And the winner of 2021’s Miles Franklin Literary Award is “The Labyrinth”, by Amanda Lohrey! Two of Lohrey’s previous novels (“Camille’s Bread” in 1996 and “The Philosopher’s Doll” in 2005) …
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What’s On 15 July – 22 July
QLD ST PARASKEVI FESTIVAL Following the panegyric Holy Liturgy, the Parish of St Paraskevi Taigum will honour the national anniversary by presenting a talk on the topic of how other …