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George Zacharopoulos talks new show and how he almost committed a national crime
When comedian George Zacharopoulos toured Australia last year, little did he know he was going to be accused of terrorism by the Australian Federal Police. George had spent the day …
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Lord Byron’s legacy as a ‘Greek Poet’ discussed on the 200th anniversary of his death
The famous English poet, Lord Byron, is set to be the centre of a talk which examines his bond with Greece in both his writing and general life, and the …
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Doctor in the house: Mental health in Australia – Part 1
This is the first in a six-part series on mental health. Mental health is defined by the World Health Organisation as ‘a state of mental well-being that enables people to …
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Yannis Moschos embarks on an artistic expedition to Australia
The National Theatre of Greece’s ‘Goodbye, Lindita’ – a wordless meditation about the rituals surrounding the death of a young woman – had just completed its run at the Adelaide …
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OpenAI delays release of risky voice-cloning technology
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is getting into the voice assistant business and showing off new technology that can clone a person’s voice, but says it won’t yet release it publicly due to …
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Reinventing cosmopolitanism: Ancient wisdom and arts
Professor Nikos Papastergiadis wants to refresh the meaning of cosmopolitanism by examining the ways ancient philosophers and modern artists relate to the cosmos. Papastergiadis’s new book, ‘The Cosmos in Cosmopolitanism,’ …
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New Boy director Warwick Thornton brings Aboriginal Australian cinema to Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Filmmaker Warwick Thornton discussed a variety of topics surrounding the current standing of Aboriginal Australian cinema and the importance of being able to share that voice while promoting his latest …
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What’s On March 30 to April 6: Festivals, music, fun for the kids and more
VIC Preston Market Greek Day Greek Day returns to Preston Market this Sunday. The northside market will host live music, dance entertainment, free kids’ activities and an array of food …
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Chau Chak Wing Museum to explore Ancient Greek mythology in upcoming school holidays
The Chau Chak Wing Museum is set to showcase a workshop on Ancient Greek as part of their range of activities mythology organised for this coming holiday break. The Museum, …
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The Cosmos in Cosmopolitanism
As the plane descended on my first nocturnal flight, I pondered on the symmetry between the city lights and the heavenly stars. Today we not only see the world from …