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Yarraville’s heart beats again to a Hellenic drum
The heart of Yarraville was transformed recently into a Hellenic festa. One would have thought that you had been transported to one of those lovely village panayiri’s in Greece. The …
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Multicultural media at the forefront
A group of publishers, journalists and advocates will argue that multicultural media is essential for public interest journalism. At a forum later this week they will discuss how this media …
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Children’s book about the missing people of the invasion of Cyprus set to release next month
The team behind the Little Anna series of children’s stories will be releasing a commemorative book marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Together with the Cyprus …
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Greek Independence Day at Oakleigh Central: A three-day festival of music, dance, and culture
Oakleigh Central announced the return of its Greek Independence Day celebrations for 2024, spanning three days from Saturday, March 23 to Monday, March 25. The local festival will showcase a …
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Queensland goes blue and white for Independence Day celebrations
Greeks in Brisbane will have the chance to celebrate Greek Independence Day on March 25 in an event hosted by the Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland George Mastrocostas. …
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‘From Imbros Over the Sea’: A tribute to the island’s role in Gallipoli by Jim Claven
Historian Jim Claven will present ‘From Imbros Over the Sea’, a photographic exhibition & lecture as part of 42nd Greek Festival of Sydney in collaboration with The Imvrians Society of …
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Oakleigh comes alive with Greek Carnival ‘Apokries’ celebrations
The Greek Carnival ‘Apokries’ season has come and gone for another year and with that so too in Melbourne. MANASIS School of Greek Dance and Culture presented the final instalment …
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Greens push ‘big stick’ laws to break up supermarkets
Supermarkets that steamroll their customers and suppliers could be stripped of investments and properties under proposed laws. The Greens will push divestiture powers in the Senate this week, allowing the …
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Lufthansa plane makes emergency landing in Greece after smoke in cabin
A Lufthansa flight with 190 passengers on board made an emergency landing Monday in Rhodes after reporting smoke in the cabin, according to the operator of Greek regional airports, Fraport. …
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St. John’s College students embrace Greek heritage with kite flying on Clean Monday
Under the clear skies of Καθαρά Δευτέρα (Clean Monday), students from Year 7 and Year 8 at St. John’s College enjoyed a special experience as part of their Greek studies …