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What’s On late February and early March: Comedy, festivals and more
VIC GREEKING OUT Professor Ari leads a class designed to help you re-learn everything you think you know about Greek myths. “We’ll talk about “the Minotaur myth”. That’s right: that …
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EEAMA theatre troupe marks 75 years with hilarious satire ‘O Kitsos kai to Soi Tou’
The Union of Greeks from Egypt and the Middle East (EEAMA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a laugh-out-loud theatrical production, ‘O Kitsos kai to Soi Tou’ (Kitsos and His …
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$5.4 million boost for health programs supporting migrant women
The commonwealth has just announced funding of $5.4 million to extend program aimed at “empowering migrant and refugee women to discuss important health issues in their native languages”. This initiative, …
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Australia gets first look at film Stelios with screenings in Melbourne and Sydney
Australian audiences are set to get their first look at the highly anticipated film Stelios (Υπάρχω) – a cinematic tribute to the legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis. The exclusive preview …
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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 …