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“I Feel Mostly Greek,” says Artist Cat Stevens of Greek descent

Cat Stevens a.k.a. Yusuf Islam revealed less known aspects of his life and his relationship with Greece in an interview he gave to Australian newspaper Neos Kosmos. He also talked about his decision to change his name to an Islamic...

5.4 Magnitude Quake Shakes Victoria

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook Victoria last night at 8:53 pm and lasted for 30 seconds, Geoscience Australia spokesman Chris Thompson said. The earthquake had an epicentre 16km southwest of Moe at Coalville in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, and registered...

Greek Jennifer Kanis Runs for Parliament with the Labor Party

Jennifer Kanis is a Greek Australian who announced her candidancy for MP with the Australian Labor Party. She works as a lawyer and practices in employment, industrial relations and anti-discrimination law. Before this job, she worked as a secondary school...

Greek Taxi Drivers Receive Generous Tips from Australian Clients

A Herald Sun article describes the well-being and content of the Greek taxi drivers who recently migrated to Australia. NOVICE taxi driver Zisiss Kontsiotsis explains to the well-known newspaper that he often receives generous tips, therefore he’s much happier to...

Poem Collection ‘Where is the Place for a Village’ by Christos Fifis Launched in Melbourne

The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria, the Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne and the Hellenic Writers Association of Australia presented Dr. Christos Fifis' launch of his new poem collection titled 'Where is the place for a village?'...

Businessman Chris Soteriou Asks For $3 Million From Wife After Failed Murder Plot

A Greek living in Melbourne who has survived a murder attempt made by his wife, sued her and is asking for compensation amounting to $3 million. Chris Soteriou was a businessman who was stabbed in 2010 by his wife's lover...

First Antipodes Writers Festival 2012 To Take Place in Melbourne

The first Antipodes Writers Festival will begin on Friday, June 15 in Melbourne. On the first day, attendants will have the opportunity to enjoy an artistic dialogue between award-winning author Christos Tsiolkas and Professor of Cultural Studies at the...

Joanna Collyvas Joins “Body” Group Exhibition at Edmund Pearce Gallery

Inaugurated on March 14, the group photo exhibition "Body" at Edmund Pearce Gallery in Melbourne features the works of Jane Burton, Joanna Collyvas, Heather Dinas, Lee Grant, Colin Page, Jessica Tremp and Konrad Winkler. The exhibition focuses offers new perspectives into what it means to be human....

Australian and Greek MPs to Attend March 25th Parade in Melbourne

Τhe Prime Minister of Victoria, Ted Ballieu, and the leader of the main opposition party, Daniel Andrews, will attend this year’s March 25th celebrations for the National Independence Day of Greece. The commemorating event will take place at the Memorial...

Greek Taxi Drivers Start Packing their Bags for Melbourne

According to a Herald Sun report some days ago, Greek taxi drivers have responded positively to the invitation of covering vacant positions of drivers in Melbourne. The most attracting salary of $4,000 rings like heaven in the ears of...