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Exploring Alexandria’s rich Greek heritage in Egypt
Being a Hellenophile Indian scholar, I am intensely interested in visiting sites of Hellenic history in different countries and continents. Pursuing my interest and passion, I recently went to Alexandria, …
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Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney set to discuss Lord Byron’s legacy 200 years after his death
The life and work of Lord Byron, particularly his connection with Greece, is set to be the focus of an upcoming event by the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney in honour …
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Rising star Liz Vassilacos shines in theatre and film
Acting is a profession known for its unpredictability, but Greek Australian actress Liz Vassilacos is riding a wave of success, juggling multiple projects across stage and screen. Recently, she has …
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Creative writing workshops with Tina Giannoukos return to Greek Community of Melbourne
The Greek Community of Melbourne are once again teaming up with poet and writer Dr Tina Giannoukos, to host a creative writing workshop. This six-session workshop is designed to take …
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NPL VIC Men: It is time for Oakleigh and Heidelberg to show what they are made of
As the Greek Australian teams battle for victory in the NPL’s top tier, they face a Herculean challenge against fierce opponents. But like a Greek myth come to life, they’ll …
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The 16-year-old Greek Aussie who sang to honour Cyprus
Sixteen-year-old Tabitha Bourakis has been singing for as long as she can remember and this past weekend she was given the opportunity to sing in Greek for the first time …
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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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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 …