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Salonika Burning, a haunting antiwar novel dives into the past to wake us up to the present
Gail Jones is back with a ninth novel, that bears a haunting title prologuing a visceral account that connects Greece and Australia through the atrocities of war. The book begins …
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One hundred years on the Asia Minor Catastrophe is commemorated on the steps of parliament house
Last Sunday the steps of Victoria’s parliament house were the site of a candlelight vigil held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor catastrophe. The bloody conflict waged …
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Celebrating Christmas during Greek Story Time
The popular activity for Greek families with young children, Greek Story Time, ended this year’s programme on a happy note at Lalor Library. Christmas carols in Greek and English were …
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1000mods ready for Australian tour
Often lately one sees the promotions of an Australian festival called Greek Fringe with the tagline ‘An exploration of contemporary Hellenic diversity and innovation’ and yet it has naught to …
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M’ap Boulé – a work born of revolution
M’ap Boulé by Haitian Australian performer Nancy Denis and presented by Urban Theatre Projects (Utp) has been called “a unique blend of lyrical storytelling and powerful songwriting.” M’ap Boulé, is …
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International Volunteer Day: Greek-Australians honoured in council awards
The City of Manningham has presented third generation Greek-Australian and primary school teacher Stephanie Martinez with its Young Citizen of the Year award for her exceptional community contributions. Stephanie was …
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Daniel Andrews tweaks post-election cabinet
Premier Daniel Andrews has remodelled his cabinet at the start of his third term, with former planning minister Lizzie Blandthorn stripped of her portfolio due to possible conflict-of-interest issues with …
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Hollywood film Dirty Angels begins filming in Thessaloniki
American film studio Millennium Media is currently in Thessaloniki, shooting at different locations across the city for Hollywood thriller Dirty Angels, starring Eva Green who is most notably known for …
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Graham Arnold restored the Australian football DNA
Australia achieved the honourable loss we were looking for against Argentina and the genius of Lionel Messi. The 2-1 score line does not detail all the chances, twists and turns, …
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Priest in Greece charged over stealing donations
A Greek priest in Trikala has been charged with fraud following accusations from a 23-year-old man with health issues. The priest, allegedly obtained significant amounts of money from his congregation …