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Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece. Drained in 1962 …
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Filmmaker Tom Haramis’s doco on MMA and BKF fighter Bec Rawlings a “beacon of hope”
Greek Australian Tom Haramis is set to showcase his documentary on fighter Rebecca ‘Bec’ Rawlings to Australian audiences this coming May, sharing her story from her troubled youth and personal …
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More cultural diversity at this year’s Setting Sun International Film Festival
The Setting Sun International Film Festival (SSIFF) is back with its 11th edition, promising even more cultural diversity from 9 to 20 May. Film aficionados will be offered an array …
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Higgs, who proposed existence of ‘God’ particle, dies aged 94
Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson particle, has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh says. The university, where Higgs was emeritus …
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A tavern night for a good cause
When a group of visionary and determined women unite with a common goal, magic unfolds. This is exactly what’s happening as the dedicated volunteer committee of the Food for Thought …
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Greek parliamentarians to participate in Melbourne’s National Day parade
A group of Greek parliamentarians will attend this year’s National Day parade celebrations at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, which will feature approximately 70 sections. The parade takes place within …
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Christina Kitsos becomes first Greek woman to be elected Mayor of Geneva
Christina Kitsos, born to Greek parents in Geneva, Switzerland, is set to become the first Greek woman to hold the office of Mayor of Geneva. Kitsos, who will assume office …
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Ultra-marathon runner Stavros Michael comes 4th in Australia Ultra Runners Championship
The youngest amongst 39 competitors nationwide, ultra-marathon runner Stavros Michael came fourth in the Men’s Australia Ultra Runners Championship this past weekend. Taking place in Canberra on April 6-7 at …
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Applications for 2024 GAS Mentoring Program set to close this Friday
The Greek-Australian Society (GAS) is nearing the end of its application phase for this year’s Mentoring Program, which is continuing to expand to include people from across the country and …
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The “Brooklidhes” – Greek Americans and their communities of origin
Dr. Giota Tourgeli is presenting an online lecture titled ‘The Brooklidhes: Greek Americans and their communities of origin: Links and transformations (1890-1940)’ on Thursday. The lecture will be streamed live …