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Vale Jim Halamoutis, remembered for community service
Jim Halamoutis passed away after a lifetime of service to the Greek community of Australia. Born in Siatista on 19 February 1934 to parents Konstantinos and Agni Halamoutis and siblings …
Fasting and feasting tides of Greek Orthodox eating habits for the year
Greek feasting and fasting tides come and go as one occasion meets another. Here are the dates of when to feast and when to fast this year: 1 January New …
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Food ideas to reduce the bulge after Christmas feasting
With the Christmas festivities and feasting over, it is perhaps time to reverse the effects of our indulgence in rich food. It is also summer and a good time to …
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What’s On 7 January – 14 January
VIC GREEK NIGHT AT DIMPLES The Dimples nightclub in Essendon is hosting a night of Greek flavor with the best in Greek and English music and dancing. the night will …
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Feast day of St John on 7 January, a celebration for many Greeks
Today is the feast day of St John with a large part of the Greek population celebrating their name days. Saint John feast days are celebrated several times thoughout the …
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Koulla Roussos barrister, First Nations’ advocate and fine art curator is a genuine polymath
Koulla Roussos from the Northern Territory is a Criminal Law Barrister who coordinated a landmark Stolen Generations case in the mid-90s and a curator punishing herself by completing a Masters …
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Kris Pavlidis on Greek language and sandwiches in Immigration Museum’s ‘Becoming You’
Growing up is confusing, difficult to navigate and different for everyone. The Immigration Museum’s exhibition ‘Becoming You’ provides accounts of different communities who experience coming-of-age moments in different ways. Real-life …
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Greek PM’s statement as pro-Trump supporters storm US Capitol
US Police moved in to clear the US Capitol of hundreds of pro-Donald Trump protesters who stormed the building as politicians convened to certify President-elect Jo Biden’s victory. The move …
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Victoria records zero COVID-19 cases as borders with NSW likely to remain shut
Victoria had no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and none in hotel quarantine after 32,767 test results on Wednesday, according to data of the Department of Health …
Overcoming lockdowns and uncertainty to triumph at the end of a tough year
At the best of times preparing for Year 12 and the exams is tough. Thanks to COVID-19 the students of 2020 faced challenges that were quite unprecedented. For many, the …