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Greek brothers in medicine graduate as dentist and doctor in the same year
An aspirational achievement for two Melbourne based brothers from Albert Park, who have shown strong dedication, determination and perseverance to achieve successful careers in the medical field. The eldest sibling, …
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Victorian Premier calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
In a letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan called for the immediate return of the stolen Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Addressing thousands of Greeks on …
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Post-war Greek migrants found solace on Lonsdale street, now their grandchildren celebrate culture at Antipodes Festival
Walk down Lonsdale street this weekend and you’ll find thousands of Melbournites eating, dancing and chatting their way through the closed off street for the Antipodes Festival. The street has …
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‘Greece, thank you!’—Australian politicians celebrate Greek culture at Antipodes Festival in Melbourne
Antipodes Festival in Melbourne became a vibrant celebration of Hellenism and Greek heritage on Saturday on, drawing thousands to the heart of the city. The two-day event was attended the …
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Meet the backstage crew keeping Melbourne’s Antipodes Festival running
Hundreds of third generation Greek youth are working and volunteering at this year’s Antipodes Festival, using Melbourne’s public celebration as a way to meet fellow Greeks and enjoy their culture. …
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President of Adelaide’s Festival Hellenika shares his top picks from the 2025 program
What began as a small concert 34 years ago has evolved into a multidisciplinary arts festival running across three months this year. Festival Hellenika kicks off in March, with a …
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Greek Festival of Sydney kicks off this weekend with a packed two-day celebration
The Greek Festival of Sydney for 2025 officially kicks off this weekend with its standard two-day celebration at Darling Harbour, the first of many initiatives planned over the coming three …
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Grace Tsardakas wins over Australian TV audience
Grace (Grammatikí) Tsardakas captured the hearts of Australian television viewers with her appearance on Channel 10‘s popular game show Deal or No Deal. “My granddaughter needed some money for her …
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Record attendance at St Charalambos Festival despite morning rain
Neither rain nor clouds could dampen the festive spirit at the annual St Charalambos Festival in Doncaster & Templestowe, as record crowds gathered on Sunday, 16 February, to honour the …
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Greek Australian community mourns the loss of Dr George Abouyanni
The Greek Australian community is mourning the passing of distinguished doctor George Abouyanni, who was widely known for his contributions to the SBS Greek Radio Program, where he provided valuable …