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Raising funds for leading cause of infant death in Australia, congenital heart disease
Between one in 1,000 to one in 5,000 children are born with Noonan Syndrome in Australia. A rare genetic condition, like many, Tom Drakopoulos from the Queensland Hellenic Charitable Trust …
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Brisbane’s two-day Paniyiri Greek Festival returns this weekend!
Musgrave Park is getting a Greek makeover this weekend, with the return of Brisbane’s acclaimed Paniyiri Greek Festival. Taking place over two days, this year’s program is jam-packed with entertainment, …
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Cypriot heritage celebrated by youth through food
In order to connect with the local community and share their Cypriot heritage, the Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne – Apostolos Andreas, under the Australia and New Zealand branch of …
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Meet Lis Johnson, the artist of the George Devine Treloar memorial statue
The George Devine Treloar Memorial Committee, established by Merimna Pontion Kyrion of Oceania, has appointed Lis Johnson to produce the statue of Major George Devine Treloar to be located in …
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Hilary Roberts on German and British Photography in Greece 1940-1945
During WWII, Athens remained under Axis occupation from April 1941 to October 1944. The international conference The Occupier’s Gaze: Athens in the Photographs of the German Soldiers, 1941-1944 held by the …
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Interview: Christos Dantis says meeting with Greeks abroad is a ‘highlight’ of his tours
If ever a Greek musician/singer could be likened to legendary Prince, Christos Dantis is the closest you could get as far as versatility is concerned. With a back catalogue that …
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Tsipouro recipe suggestions to warm the soul
Tsipouro can be used in cooking depending on acquired taste. Aniseed tsipouro (equivalent to Ouzo): Can be used in grilled, charcoal or oven baked octopus Any sautéed seafood such as …
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Battle of Crete commemorations from 15-21 May
The 2019 anniversary of the 1941 Battle of Crete will be marked officially across Crete between 15 May and 21 May, with the major official events at Rethymno, Chania and …
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Melbourne remembers rebetiko master Panagiotis Toundas
Ask any rebetiko expert about Panagiotis Toundas and they will confirm he has earned his place in the genre’s hall of fame. Despite his impact as perhaps the most prominent …
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George Kallis composes ‘Cliffs of Freedom’ soundtrack [VIDEOS]
It is not the first time Greece has taken the centrestage in the Hollywood film industry be it antiquity and mythology or the World War I&II events. A new film, …