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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 …
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Antipodes Festival to take over Melbourne this weekend
The 37th Antipodes Festival is set to bring the heart of Greece to Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street this weekend 22-23 February, promising two days of cultural immersion, entertainment, and community spirit. …
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Oakleigh Grammar names its student leaders for 2025
Oakleigh Grammar has inducted its 2025 school leaders from the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. This took place at an assembly attended by students, staff, parents and school board members, …