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10 Greek Australian citizens recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours

The Queen’s Birthday honours list this year recognised 993 exceptional individuals, including ten prominent Greek Australians. Lawyer Bill Papastergiadis, president of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), was one of …

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Ali Pasha, the archaeologist and symbol of Albanian nationalism

“Ali deemed anchorite, or saint a pawn – The crater of his blunderbuss did yawn, Sword, dagger hung at ease…. … for Janina makes A grave for thee where every …

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Look beyond crisis accommodation so people like Courtney Herron aren’t homeless in the first place

When the battered body of 25-year-old Courtney Herron was found in Royal Park in Melbourne on Saturday, 25 May, it was not the first time a homeless person had been …

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As Giannis Antetokounmpo rises to fame in the US, so too does name ‘Giannis’ for baby boys

Greek name ‘Giannis’ is all the rage in the United States thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 24-year-old Milwaukee Bucks forward, dubbed ‘the Greek Freak’, has gone on to become an NBA …

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Model Viktoria Karida breaks silence about husband’s murder, and faces dilemma about moving to Australia

Widow Viktoria Karida spoke on Greek national television about losing her Greek Australian husband John Macris, who was murdered in Voula, south of Athens. The interview was the first time …

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Kambosos Jnr: ‘The Greeks deserve a World Champion’

George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jnr’s knockout victory over Venezuelan Richard Pena at the Galatsi Olympic stadium in Athens over the weekend, has the Greek Australian boxer one step closer to a …

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Celebrating eternal inspiration: Greek women and olive oil

Following in the footsteps of their fore-mothers while learning about the latest innovations and aiming for the highest quality, a new generation of well educated, enthusiastic Greek women is sharing …

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Esteemed chef David Tsirekas brings homely favourites to Greek winter menu in Moonee Ponds

On Saturday night, select guests were invited to enjoy a VIP dinner at Zeus Street Greek in Moonee Ponds, showcasing the eatery’s new winter menu. Evoking the feel of a …

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Greek olive oil captures spotlight at the 20th Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Greek virgin olive oil captured the spotlight at the 20th Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition this year. Greek producers received 23 quality awards and 14 design awards, …

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Mary Norris: ‘One of the things that you learn from Greek, it teaches you to appreciate nature’

Mary Norris has been making headlines in recent months, following the release of her second book ‘Greek To Me’, in which the retired copy editor of The New Yorker shares …

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