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George Petrou’s ‘The Art of Humanity’ welcomes 200 viewers

This weekend saw around 200 viewers attend the private viewing of Cypriot-born Australian graphic designer George Petrou’s latest series of portraits. The portraits depict 40 men and women who have …

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Ancient Greek tombstone unearthed in Libya after Storm Daniel’s devastation

A Greek tombstone has been discovered in Libya’s Shahat following severe floods caused by Storm Daniel, the Libyan Antiquities Authority has confirmed. The limestone artifact was unearthed in the northern …

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Eight-year-old bouzouki prodigy steals the show at Melbourne’s Halloumi Festival

Halloumi Festival, hosted by the Cyprus Community of Melbourne, was filled with surprises over the weekend, but one young musician stole the show—eight-year-old Vasili Kaimakamis. A student at Oakleigh Grammar, …

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Dodecanese Federation of Australia commemorates the anniversary of the islands’ union with Greece

March 7 marks a historic milestone for the Dodecanese, as the islands, after over six centuries of foreign rule, were officially united with Greece in 1948. To honour the 77th …

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Greece welcomes Clean Monday after spectacular Patras Carnival closing ceremony

Fireworks, festivity, and tradition marked the end of Greece’s largest carnival as the country celebrates Clean Monday with unique customs. With a dazzling display of fireworks and the ceremonial burning …

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‘Hikaru: A Ray of Light’ brings Greek theatre into the Modern Age

Hikaru: Ray of Light is a contemporary theatre piece using light installations to take audience members on a journey of self discovery with a nod to ancient Greek art practices. …

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‘Disappointed’ Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has expressed disappointment over a public stoush between Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, and has vowed to lobby the US president to reconsider his position. …

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First cyclone in 50 years to hit populated coast

A tropical cyclone is bearing down on parts of the Australian coast last impacted by such a storm more than 50 years ago. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross …

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Women take centre stage at the International Women’s Day Blues Festival

Although the blues scene has been traditionally male-dominated, some women are working to inspire more female artists to join. The International Women’s Day Music Festival is back this year to …

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More screenings added for highly anticipated Australian premiere of ‘Stelios’

The hype for the Australian premiere of ‘Stelios’ is ever growing with the Greek Festival of Sydney announcing additional screenings to meet the huge demand for the picture. The biographical …

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