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Greek nurse honours a promise to write her rich life story
In the evening after the games, they’d all sit around me for a story. Even Stephanos would listen with his mouth open, and he’d already heard the stories. They were …
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Australian iconographers take centre stage in exhibition of their art
My first impression of an iconographer goes back to my childhood. On my way from school and through the winding, cobblestoned streets of the old castle in Yannina, past the …
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A splendid time was had by all at Hellenic RSL Melbourne Christmas bash
On Saturday, 14 December, the Hellenic RSL (Returned and Services League) Melbourne celebrated Christmas with a dance at their club rooms in South Melbourne. The Hellenic RSL Melbourne president Steve …
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Helena Paparizou pays heartfelt tribute to Marie Fredriksson on The Voice
Marie Fredriksson’s death at the age of 61 last Monday sent shock ripples throughout the world, and Greece was not exception. The Voice of Greece judge Helena Paparizou payed a …
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Whittlesea Mayor removes controversial post following “death threats”
Whittlesea Mayor Emilia Sterjova deleted a social media post that outraged the Greek community. The original post showed her carrying the sun of Vergina at a function for students of …
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Greek Orthodoxy crossing paths with alt rock? Yes, it’s happened!
Beware of Darkness is probably not your typical alt rock band and a few things can testify that. Their beginnings were not run-of-the-mill. Having started at a studio garage, they …
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Greek community’s outcry as Whittlesea Mayor holds up Vergina Sun as a symbol of ‘Macedonia’
Whittlesea Mayor Emilia Sterjova outraged the Greek community when she appeared in a Facebook post to congratulate students of the “Macedonian language”. She spoke of the benefits of the “study …
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Krystal Eve Browitt formally named as victim in White Island volcanic eruption
Greek Australian Krystal Eve Browitt, 21, from Craigiburn, is the first victim of the White Island volcanic eruption formally named by New Zealand police. Divers are searching the waters near …
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A mezuzah beside the door
There is a mezuzah beside the door of my office. This is a piece of parchment contained in a plastic case and inscribed with the Jewish prayer Shema Yisrael, beginning …
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Blind singer and pianist Paul Kapeleris to take centre stage this Christmas
It’s hard to believe that just six years ago, Paul Kapeleris didn’t consider himself much of a singer. So much so that when he told his mum he would be …