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Surviving Greek naval officer in Australia’s World War Two navy tells his story
In 1945, 15 August was a day of special importance for the only Australian naval officer of Greek descent. James Paizis was on board the HMAS Colac which was being …
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‘Lucky’s’ by Andrew Pippos makes The Guardian’s Top 20
Andrew Pippos’ debut novel, ‘Lucky’s’ has been featured in The Guardian’s top 20 Australian books for 2020. The book, centres the character of Lucky, a second-generation Chicago-born clarinet-playing Greek man …
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A Mama Mia inspired boat cruise comes to Melbourne
Missed the Greek islands? In March, you can get a taste of Greek summer in Melbourne with a Mamma Mia themed boat cruise. A singing/performance cast is coming to Melbourne …
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RECIPE: Vasilopita with Chocolate Ganache from Sweet Greek’s Kathy Tsaples
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, which means it is almost vasilopita time. Kathy Tsaples, founder of Sweet Greek, has generously shared a particularly special vasilopita recipe with a chocolate …
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93-year-old Melbourne-born Jazz legend Nick Polites gave a rare public performance
Now retired, 93-year-old Melbourne-born Jazz legend Nick Polites OAM gave a rare public performance on the morning of Christmas Eve outside the Degani Café in Ivanhoe Mall. He was accompanied …
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Denise’s perfected recipe for keftedes
This keftedes recipe was inspired by many different online recipes and perfected by myself and my partner! Coming from a Greek background, we have both always loved eating Greek food …
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Two Greek artworks which convey the spirit of Christmas
Two pieces of art painted in the 19th century, by artists who are considered representative exponents of Greek Christmas folklore. They both studied in Munich, and both are representatives of …
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Parthenon Marbles saga helped forge George Clooney’s relationship with Amal
Hollywood star George Clooney told the Observer that the pressure his wife Amal Clooney (nee Alamuddin) faced while trying to win Greece’s case against the British Museum helped forge their …
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At a Greek Christmas the table groans with a rich and varied fare
Christmas in Greece does not have the carry the same religious weigh as Easter. The Greek festive season, which lasts from 30 November to 6 January, is a time for …
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Digital Acropolis Museum – A new world
The Acropolis Museum enters dynamically into the world of digital technology and opens new channels of communication with the public. The programme ‘Creation of the Digital Acropolis Museum’ which was …