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The Greek Consulate in Queensland Embarks on a New Era with Brisbane Office Opening in 2024

The Greek Consulate-General in Brisbane celebrated the grand opening of its new city centre location, marking a renewed commitment to the Greek-Australian community and strengthening ties between Greece and Queensland. The event featured a blessing ceremony, the unveiling of donated artwork by renowned Greek artist Caroline Rovithi, and a powerful photograph from Nick Bourdaniotis' The Evzones Collection.

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Greek Gaze Explores Hellenic Heritage at Head On Photo Festival in 2024

Greek-Australian photographer Nick Bourdaniotis presents "Greek Gaze," a captivating collection of images exploring Greece's rich history and vibrant culture, at the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney. The exhibition, running from November 12-27 at The Muse Museum, offers a visual narrative of Hellenic heritage through eighteen stunning photographs.

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Head On Photo Festival Returns to Bondi with Record Entries and New Venues in 2024

Australia's largest photographic event, Head On Photo Festival, returns to Bondi Beach with a record 4,000 entries showcasing powerful images from around the globe. Free exhibitions along the beachfront and new venues across Sydney offer a unique opportunity to experience the work of emerging and established photographers, all selected through a blind judging process.

'Soulful' Evzones Exhibition Sydney Launch Nick Bourdo Bourdaniotis

'Soulful' Evzones Exhibition Sydney Launch

What began as a project of passion for photographer Nick Bourdaniotis has captured the hearts of Hellenics worldwide, with his hauntingly beautiful photography striking an emotional chord across generations.  His pictures of the Evzones magically encompass Greece’s history, traditions and collective memory, and all that makes Greeks, both in the homeland and abroad, proud of their heritage.

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Sydney's famous Alevri is doing all it can in these uncertain times

Alevri is fast becoming a household name and a staple in homes around Sydney and is showing us how persistence, perseverance as well as the ability to pivot during these incredibly tough times can result in some reasonably good results. 

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Musician, singer, songwriter George Karantonis: The remarkable story of Australia's Greek Son

Completely self taught, musician and songwriter George Karantonis composed his first song at age 7, penning the poignant lyrics; "Xenos ekei, xenos kai edo, patrida nisi, to yiofiri ego" or "A stranger there, a stranger here too, homeland homeland, the adopted son". GCT speaks to George about his amazing life's journey from humble childhood, to becoming a member of famed band 'Moda Blue', his Opening Ceremony performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the song 'Australia' he composed at the request of late Archbishop Stylianos and, more recently, his historical rendition of the Greek Anthem as part of 200th Greek Independence Day celebrations.