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The surge of the underground

Rebetiko first spread among the urban working-class populations in Smyrna (Izmir) and Constantinople (Istanbul) around the turn of the 20th Century. Greek Blues, as rebetika are often referred to, was …

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Continuing a legacy of love for Greek flavours

If you were a South Yarra local back in the ’80s, chances are you had discovered a small delicatessen selling in-house produced taramosalata, eggplant and tzatziki dips. Founded in 1982 …

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Unique traditional recipes to add to your festive table this Christmas

It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner and if you haven’t put the scales away yet, you’d better do it before the end of this …

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Fitness queen Kayla Itsines announces pregnancy

‘Sweat’ sensation Kayla Itsines and fiancé Tobi Pearce who is also her business partner, have announced they are expecting their first baby in May 2019. Itsines and Pierce have been …

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One in four breast cancers could be prevented, says Cancer Australia CEO Dr Helen Zorbas

One in four breast cancers are potentially preventable, an exhaustive evidence review the Breast Cancer Risk Factors website has shown. A 563-page review of evidence which was launched on Monday, …

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Dealing with the loss of a loved one during Christmas

My father, Nick, died just a month before Christmas a few years ago. I was 23. Not the youngest age to have lost a parent. But a loss is a …

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Gavras awarded Lifetime Honour by European Film Academy

Greek-French film director Costa Gavras was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the European Film Academy (EFA) at the 31st European Film Awards held in Seville’s Teatro de la …

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Putting a contemporary spin on tradition

Over time as traditions are carried out, their evolution is only natural, while some are even found to no longer be relevant to younger generations in a contemporary context. One …

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Greek food in Melbourne is starting to change, spearheaded by a new generation of creative cooks

Moussaka Toastie, anyone? Or perhaps some peanut butter and jam loukoumades? Greek sushi? Whether you cringe at the thought of such culinary fusions or widen your eyes in wonderment, new …

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A Greek Australian behind the best ice-cream in Australia

South Australian iconic ice-cream brand, Golden North has been named as the state’s best ice-cream at the South Australian Food Industry Awards taking out the Best Regional Business Award and …

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