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Chaos ultra car designed to put Greece at centre of new era in automotive production
It is certainly no ordinary desire to build a car from scratch let alone an “ultra” car with performance figures that promise to leave everything, except possibly a jet fighter, …
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Tsitsipas included in the list of the 100 most handsome faces of 2020
It may not be a tennis champions list but the world’s No.6 tennis player, Stefanos Tsitsipas has been included in yet another prestigious catalog! The 22-year-old prodigy has been listed …
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The Mandalorian and Ancient Mediterranean Societies: The Way of The Force?
The Star Wars media franchise has always drawn heavily from myth, history, and literature. And, its most recent entry the Mandalorian, is no exception. The Mandalorian is a reference to …
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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 …