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Nobody noticed: The two famous scenes that Vougiouklaki’s Greek-Australian body double plays
For a long time, Greek audiences did not know about how Greek acting icon Aliki Vougiouklaki used a body double in two of the most commercial films of her career. …
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Will universities turn to a tiered subscription model for education?
Whether you are a student or an academic at a university around Australia, recent news has probably got you a little disheartened. Late last June the Federal Government announced fee …
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Then and now… Preston Market, Melbourne’s multicultural hub, celebrates 50th anniversary
Melbourne’s multicultural hub of the north Preston Market is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Although event plans have been postponed due to COVID-19, the Preston Market continues to celebrate …
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Writers of diverse ethnic backgrounds invited to enter SBS writing competition
Writers from diverse ethnic backgrounds are invited to enter the SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition which is aimed at uncovering developing emerging talent who can reflect the diversity of contemporary Australia. …
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The Greek Australian perspective into coronavirus – the great leveller
Last Saturday, being 15 August (Της Παναγίας), I performed what has become for many of us, a modern day ritual. I scrolled through by phone contacts and rang family and …
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10 things to know about 15 August
1. The Dormition. The Dekapentavgoustos on the Greek Orthodox calendar celebrates the Feast of Dormition of the Theotokos which marks the falling asleep or “kimisis” of the Virgin Mary. The …
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Celebrity pastry chef Anna Polyviou whipped up rosy new looks for Red Nose Day
Since 1988 Red Nose Australia has been holding their annual Red Nose Day on 14 August to raise awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and stillbirth, which impacts 3,000 …
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What’s On 13 August – 20 August
ONLINE FREE ONLINE LECTURE CHANDRIS: BY SEA TO AUSTRALIA Maritime illustrator and historical enthusiast, Michael Brady, will present a lecture about Anthony and Dimitri Chandris’ unlikely success as shipping magnates …
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Janus, the oldest two-headed Greek turtle who lives in Switzerland
Named after the Roman god with two faces, Janus is a Greek turtle who has become a mascot for the Museum of Natural History in Geneva, Switzerland. Born on 3 …
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My Life in Lockdown: Author/Presenter Dina Gerolymou
Dina Gerolymou came to Australia from Greece in 1992 with a bag of poetry books and some music records. Since then she’s etched a career for herself in journalism and …