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Book delves into issues of immigration and identity in Greek cinema
The treatment of immigration and identity in Greek Cinema in recent years is the subject of a new book by independent film scholar Dr Phillip E Phillis. The book, Greek …
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Rescheduling the fairytale: The return of Big Fat Greek Weddings
Couples have been rushing back to altars and into receptions to celebrate their weddings. This time, they can bring up to 150 people to celebrate with them! One such couple …
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It’s official! Greek language program to continue at La Trobe University
Following a commitment made by the Greek Community of Melbourne to provide both additional funding and assistance in increasing student enrolments, La Trobe University has agreed to continue the teaching …
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‘Beyond Trauma’, how Deborah Stathis defied medical odds to live a successful life and write an inspiring book
It was exactly a week after Deborah Stathis celebrated her 19th birthday when a near-fatal accident changed the course of her life. She was driving home, when she hit an …
The story behind kourabiedes
The myth tells us that during the Ottoman rule all kourabiedes had to be made into the crescent shape and therefore 250 years later that shape still predominates. In Turkish …
Jewish community of Melbourne celebrates Hannukah at Federation Square
Over eight days from Thursday 10 to 18 December this year, the Jewish community of Melbourne is celebrating Hannukah, or Chanukah. Pillars of Light, at Federation Square, provides Melburnians with …
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Terry Karamaloudis leads the drive to bring the tourists back to Bendigo
We may not be able travel for pleasure overseas any time soon but, for now, we can expand our horizons closer to home and help to kickstart the local tourism …
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Epirotes dancers unite to lift spirits in lockdown with “Sirtaki Zorba’s Quarantine Dance”
An Epirotes dance team, Sillogos Epirus, Greece found a really good way to lift Greek spirits experiencing the second lockdown of the year by drawing on the eternal free spirit …
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Rania Lampou receives ‘Best Teacher’ at the 2020 Global Teacher Awards
Rania Lampou, a Greek elementary school teacher from Athens, has been named ‘Best Teacher’ at the 2020 Global Teacher Awards. The educator, who is also a neuroscience researcher has been …
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Happy Name Day Spyros and Spyridoula
Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous lived c. 270 – 348, and is a saint honoured in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions. His feast day is celebrated on 12 …