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Greece’s culinary icon and ‘national cook’ Vefa Alexiadou farewelled with emotional tributes
Renowned chefs and colleagues from Greece’s culinary world have paid heartfelt tributes to Vefa Alexiadou, the beloved “national cook” of Greece, following her passing on Monday at age 91. Figures …
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New theatrical production brings Makriyannis’s memoirs to life
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria is set to debut a theatrical production inspired by the memoirs of General Ioannis Makriyannis. Directed and performed by Jeremy Artis, the …
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FECCA urges Government to reconsider rushed migration amendment bills
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) has voiced strong concerns over the Government’s proposed Migration Amendment Bills, citing their expedited progression through Parliament as a threat to …
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Helen Zahos: From war zones to advocacy and a few mountain peaks
Helen Zahos focuses on the really big stuff – bigger than dreading Monday, or an NBN outage. For the last 20 years the specialist disaster trained nurse from the Gold …
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Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW preparing for grand 2025 to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW (ECCNSW) will honour its 50th anniversary in 2025, with a gala dinner heading a series of events to be held throughout next year. The …
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Diatribe: Μαύρα
“I miss all those old nonnas wearing black, with their cute headscarves, walking back from the shops with their little shopping carts. You just don’t get that kind of authenticity …
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Leaders queue up to back boosted anti-hate laws – Religious free pass untouched
Religious exceptions to anti-vilification laws will be guaranteed as protected groups are expanded and criminal offences created to stamp out deepening hate and division. Flanked by religious, community and equality leaders, Victoria’s Premier …
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Crackdown to drive crooked cabbies out of the industry
Taxi drivers who overcharge passengers, refuse short trips or don’t use the pay meter are at risk of being chucked out of the industry. Dubbed the ‘two strikes and you’re …
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A-League Men: New Zealand teams rule the top as Melbourne closely follows
The Unite Round has come and gone, and with that another eventful matchday in the A-League Men’s. Melbourne Victory lost their place atop the table and have been overtaken by …
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Over $20,000 raised for the family of Vicky Apostolopoulos who was fatally stabbed at her doorstep
Over $20,000 has been raised through the GoFundMe campaign “In loving memory of Vicky Apostolopoulos” to support the family of Vicky Apostolopoulos, a mother of two who was stabbed to death …