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Newlyweds finally took their first dance after a fire and a pandemic halted them
Artemis and Shaun Barker are another couple who battled a multitude of issues before they could climb the steps of the church. Last Saturday, 21 May, at Carlton’s St John’s …
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Queensland community leaders gather to remember Battle of Crete
The presidents and representatives of Greek associations and Greek orthodox parishes as well as representatives of the Greek Consulate General attended the Battle of Crete commemoration service recently at the …
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A fourth lockdown in Victoria, and Greek Australian stakeholders feel the affect
Public health experts have been concerned on the speed of the B1.617.1 variant of COVID-19 which has moved quickly through the community. Acting Premier James Merlino said, “here in Victoria …
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All in Greek spirit: Stavros Michael places 4th in 100km super-marathon
On Holy Saturday, 1 May, as many Greek-Australians prepared for midnight mass, fellow marathon runner Stavros Michael took his own personal test of faith, endurance and performance by taking on …
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‘Disappointment’ as Dimitris Basis concert is postponed due to Melbourne’s lockdown
Stuttgart-born Dimitris Basis, in Australia for the celebration of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, was to have performed in Melbourne on 29 May, however his presentation of uplifting songs …
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Wandering Greek chef finds many olive oils for his dishes, and shares gourmet recipe
From Athens to Paris, from Kalamata to Santorini and Samos, Greek Chef de Cuisine Vassilis Alexiou has sought out the best products and producers. Connecting with farmers, he identified his …
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Melbourne braces for lockdown with 12 new COVID-19 cases: Experts point to problems with quarantine
Victoria’s government is expected to announce a lockdown today any moment as 12 new COVID-19 cases emerged overnight. Health officials had been alarmed at the speed in which case numbers …
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Fresh produce of Australia’s seas at centre of popular Queen Vic market stall’s fare
For Kostas (Kon) Giannoukas and his son, Savva, the working day begins at 3.30am because that is the time when they are out buying fresh Australian sea food from the …
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Vassilis Rekaris, the dynamic Greek of Melbourne passes away
Vassilis Rekaris recently passed away at the age of 92. His brother Kosmas shared a few words, commemorating his life as a relentlessly hard worker. Vassilis was born in 1928 …
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Australia’s Parliament looks nothing like its multicultural community
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has often touted Australia as the “most successful multicultural” country in the world. The claim, however is questionable as far as the make-up of Australia’s state …