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Vassilis Karras in Melbourne for three unforgettable performances

Much loved Greek singer Vassilis Karras, known for big hits such as ‘Den Pao Pouthena’, ‘Gyrise’ and ‘Tilefonise Mou’, is once again coming to Australia for three concerts in Melbourne. …

Features

‘At the edge of personalised medicine’: ANU’s Dr Athanasopoulos explains lupus gene discovery

Lupus, like many autoimmune diseases, can slip under your radar if your family is not impacted by it. But for the estimated 1 in every 1,000 Australians affected, news of …

Life

Stef the tech dance master from Greece live in Australia

Stef Mendesidis is one of Greece’s most enigmatic tech sound curators and will perform live June 10 in Melbourne. Stef employs a technique of one-take recording, staying loyal to the …

News

Labor’s diverse and skilled new cabinet sworn in

Labor has now secured 77 seats, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will govern with a majority in parliament. There are a record number of women, 10 women in cabinet, 13 …

Dialogue

Odrysian Kingdom: a rough diamond in the ancient world

I occasionally come across a rough diamond. That unique story that is hidden or shaded by other more prominent histories of the Balkans. The ancient kingdom of Odrysia is an …

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Children’s book launch an inspiration for community cultural activity across generations

On a recent Sunday afternoon, I made my way to the launch of the illustrated children’s book, Soumela and the Magic Kemenche by Dean Kalimniou. It was a cold day, …

Sport

Nottingham Forest promotion draws fresh investigation on Marinakis

The English Premier League is to further investigate Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of newly promoted Premier League side Nottingham Forest (and of Greek champions Olympiakos), over match-fixing claims made against …

Life

They met at Greek school; Now they are bringing ‘Antigone’ to Australia

Two Greek Australians, playwright Elena Carapetis and director Anthony Nicola, bring the first heroine of western drama raging into the 21st century with a twisted and subverted take on Sophocles’ …

Life

Sadler’s Wells a highlight of this year’s Kalamata Dance Festival

The 28th Kalamata Dance Festival, that will take place from 15 to 24 July this year in the Peloponnese, Greece, is set to present Neighbours, its first international co-production, in …

News

Cyprus High Commissioner pays visit to NT before departure

The Cyprus Community of Northern Territory organised a farewell dinner for High Commissioner Martha A. Mavrommatis, who will be departing Australia in the next couple of months. While in Darwin …

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