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Alex Lykos takes on 12 personas in his one-man play “Jawbone”
Thanks to COVID-19 the arts suffered more than most in 2020. It was a year of isolation and reflection and Sydney playwright, director/actor Alex Lykos used that time creatively and …
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Reinventing the nostalgia of yiayia’s cooking in the MasterChef kitchen
Conor Curran may have divided some Greek-Australian MasterChef viewers with his reinventions of some classic Greek dishes like avgolemono but he’s kept the judges happy. Behind these inventive reboots is …
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The Art of Sacrifice: A new book celebrates George Petrou’s commemorative art
Many readers will be aware of Melbourne artist and graphic designer, George Petrou OAM and his paintings of individual Anzacs and celebrated Australians. His distinctive paintings which vividly bring to …
Elderly Greeks learn how to keep in touch with their families the smartphone way
For Christina Ntaliani, the great reward is watching the joy on her elderly students’ faces when they receive their first response from a grandchild to their first message that they …
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It’s Heart Week, and an expert highlights some simple tips to prevent a heart attack
This week is Heart Week, which began on Monday, 3 May and ends on Sunday, 9 May and is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with patients about the …
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Pontian Genocide memorial seminar
In a joint event, the Pontiaki Estia and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCOMV) are teaming up to present a lecture entitled Pontian Genocide Memorial Seminar: William Lloyd and the …
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Lalor North Primary School kids enjoy Easter
Since 1977, Lalor North Primary School has been the only Greek and Australian bilingual environment with 50 per cent of the lessons in English and Greek from Prep to Year …
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Dimitris Basis says “Greece’s heart will beat in Australia for many more decades to come”
Stuttgart-born Dimitris Basis is no stranger to the plight of diasporan Greeks. His own parents lived and worked in Germany during his most formative years, before they returned to their …
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Saint George’s name day is celebrated today, the first Monday after Easter
Saint George’s Day is celebrated on 3 May this year. The day is usually celebrated on 23 April, unless Easter is after that date. In that case, it is celebrated …
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Australia receives backlash for harsh travel ban against India
As coronavirus cases in India surge to an unprecedented level, countries around the world are introducing new measures and travel restrictions that do not apply to citizens of said countries …