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Australian Hellenic Choir officially up and running, auditions now open
The Australian Hellenic Choir on Tuesday announced it is officially up and running. Founded by James Tsolakis, the Sydney-based choral group is multicultural and multilingual. It has been formed with …
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Poetry night in memory of Christella Demetriou
As part of the retrospective exhibition for Christella Demetriou (which runs through to 30 May, 2019 at Darebin Arts Centre, cnr Bell St & St Georges Rd, Preston, Vic. 3072) …
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Art theft and the return of the Patron Saint of tax officials and tax evaders
At first sight it is an inconspicuous, but charming little box, shaped like a book. It had been scheduled to be offered on 12 April 2019 with lot number 485 …
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Greek language in Australia: Experts analyse its past, present and future
Australia is becoming more linguistically diverse, but the number of third and second generation Australians who speak more languages other than English at home is decreasing. Recent census data shows …
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Kazzies recreate the Ancient Greek Agora in Western Australia
The first Kazzie Agora Market Day kicks off in Western Australia on Saturday, 11 May. The theme is the Ancient Agora, and there will be plenty of initiatives aimed at …
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The history of Greeks in Australia explored through six objects in the Dardalis Archives
A series of lectures delving into the history of the Greek Diaspora in Australia through six objects kept in the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora is starting on Wednesday. …
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New app gives Israeli visitors insight into Greece’s Jewish history
A Greek app is currently being developed at the Bar-Ilan University for Israelis visiting Greece. The Hebrew-language app is being designed to offer historical information on the Jewish communities that …
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Poet and photographer Heidi Seraphim on her Instagram success and new book, combining her two favourite mediums
Heidi Seraphimidou, otherwise known as Heidi Seraphim, was born and bred in Thessaloniki, Greece, specifically in Ano Toumba. While her peers were colouring their days in black and white (the …
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Greece set to win Eurovision 1st Semi-Finals, and Australia is 4th in prognostics
Eurovision pundits have gone back to the drawing board following the Eurovision rehearsals for the semi-finals. Greece’s Canadian-born Katerine Duska still remains the favourite to win the semi-final with her …
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Baby name wars: How to name your newborn the Greek way
Women around the world may scour baby name books, search the internet for various selections, or even rely on dreams and signs from the sky to give them an idea …