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Zisis Dardalis (1938-2023): The Zorba of the Antipodes
On Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10.00 am. the great benefactor, perhaps the greatest humanist of the post-war Hellenism of Australia, the noble patriot Zisis Dardalis (Tsaousis) passed to the …
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Arvanitaki performance caps off Grecian Ball ‘renaissance’
The Greek Community of Melbourne’s 2nd annual Grecian Ball took place last night, 24 March, with the who’s who in attendance and a special performance from acclaimed performer Eleftheria Arvanitaki …
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Eleftheria Arvanitaki “I’ve had the best memories coming to Australia”
Australia welcomed Eleftheria Arvanitaki for the fourth time, one of Greece’s most successful and internationally acclaimed singers, whose voice has marked Greece’s cultural history, with a unique quality of vocals …
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Darebin Council’s “Citizen of the Year” is Greek Australian Nola Radioti
Greek Australian Nola Radiotis has been named Citizen of the Year by the City of Darebin at its Community Awards evening; the highest accolade the local council grants to residents. …
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Adelaide’s Moseley Beach Club promises patrons “A Taste of Greece”
The Moseley Beach Club, one of the most well-known beach bars at one of South Australia’s most iconic beaches, Glenelg, will celebrate its Hellenism with a ‘Taste of Greece’ on …
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Greek Family Fun Day returns to Point Cook
Following the success of last year’s event, Point Cook’s Greek community have joined forces once again in an initiative led by Kalliopi Vassilopoulou, to bring “Greek Family Fun Day” back …
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The Greek marathon runners raising money for a good cause
The idea of the marathon was conceived by Michel Bréal, who was inspired by the legend of Pheidippides. Pheidippides was an historical figure who is said to have run from …
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Lemnos Gallipoli memorial statue restored after graffiti vandalisation
The Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial at Lemnos Square in Albert Park has been repaired in short order following its recent vandalization. Its desecration with graffiti was brought to the attention of …
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Oakleigh Central set to host the biggest Greek Independence Day Festival Yet!
Real estate investment trust Vicinity Centres will host an inaugural Greek Independence Day festival at Oakleigh Central, this Saturday 25 March. The annual commemoration of the start of the 1821 …
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The women of Kastellorizo had no voice but became pillars of the community
“Even up to the early 20th Century, fathers wouldn’t talk directly to their daughters in Kastellorizo, speaking to them through their wives. It was a terrible situation for women,” Nicholas …