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Penny Marathon, eight years and running for suffering animals
In July 2012, a handful of passionate animal lovers ran and cycled from Marathon to Athens in Greece on the hottest day of summer. Encouraged by the experience, the run …
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Greek composer and master bouzouki player, Stelios Vamvakaris has passed away, aged 72
The great Greek composer and bouzouki player, Stelios Vamvakaris passed away on Monday, aged 72. The son of rebetiko legend Markos Vamvakaris was born in Piraeus on 2 March, 1947. …
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Janiszewski and Alexakis head to Athens to give lecture on Hellenic presence in Australia
Sydney-based historian Leonard Janiszewski and photographer Effy Alexakis are heading to Athens this month to give a lecture on the depth and diversity of Australia’s Greek presence. Invited by Australian …
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Greek American director’s film on tax evasion exposes why the problem prevails
Greeks living abroad manage to conform to the laws of their chosen countries and thrive in their new environments, however in Greece the law of the jungle prevails. A short …
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Lecture on Britain in the Cyprus crisis of 1974
The Greek Community of Melbourne in collaboration with the LaTrobe University presents a special lecture entitled ‘From pragmatism to idealism to failure: Britain in the Cyprus crisis of 1974’, by …
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‘An Olive Tale’: new series set in Greek and Italian olive groves looking for a home on Australian TV
Imagine being surrounded by a sea of olive groves, chainsaw sounding machinery, dozens of olive pickers and no way out… This is what the crew of a new series would …
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Greek Australian restaurateur Chris Lucas set to breathe new life into historic site on Bourke Street
Chris Lucas is adding another restaurant to the Lucas restaurant group’s ever-growing list, with the latest site of particular significance to the Melbourne dining scene. It was announced on Saturday …
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Greek Olive Oil producers reflect on their success at JOOP
Competing with 242 samples from ten countries, Greek olive oils earned 25 awards from an international jury at the Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP) competition for 2019: 5 Best in …
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Akis Petretzikis breaks Guinness World Record for cooking 3,378 burgers in an hour
Greek celebrity chef Akis Petretzikis broke a Guinness World Record for cooking up 3,378 burgers in an hour. Petretzikis and his team cooked up the record-breaking burgers as part of …
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Pankoaki Brotherhood high tea raises funds for children with kidney disease
Members of the Pankoaki Brotherhood gathered over the weekend for a special high tea to raise funds for a worthy cause, Kidney Health Australia. The champagne was flowing, accompanying delicious …