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Melbourne’s Iconic Tsindos Greek Restaurant Enters Liquidation After 40 Years

Melbourne’s Iconic Tsindos Greek Restaurant Enters Liquidation After 40 Years

Tsindos Greek Restaurant, a family-run Melbourne CBD icon for over 40 years, has entered voluntary liquidation, ceasing operations on Lonsdale Street. Known for its traditional Greek banquets, the restaurant’s closure follows the decline of Melbourne’s Greek precinct, leaving a void in the city’s cultural and culinary landscape.

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Screening of the Much-Discussed Greek Film “I Exist” in Melbourne and Sydney

The acclaimed Greek film I Exist (Yparho), titled Stelios in Australia, chronicles the captivating life of legendary folk singer Stelios Kazantzidis. Directed by Giorgos Tsemperopoulos and starring Christos Mastoras, it will be screened in Melbourne and Sydney on April 23, 2025, offering a unique glimpse into the iconic artist’s journey from humble beginnings to cultural icon.

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Historic Milestone for Spirit of Tasmania: The Legacy of Superfast Ferries

On April 15, 1995, the Superfast I embarked on its maiden voyage from Patras, Greece, to Ancona, Italy, marking a turning point for the Greek ferry industry. Founded by Pericles Panagopoulos, Superfast Ferries introduced innovative ships that later became the Spirit of Tasmania vessels, now sailing the Bass Strait.

The Federal Labor Government has committed $1.223 million to support the redevelopment of St Dimitrios Hall in Windsor, Melbourne, transforming it into a modern, multi-functional community and performance space. This investment will benefit Melbourne’s Greek community, providing a venue for cultural, educational, and community-focused activities in the city’s southeast.

Labor Commits $1.223 Million to Greek Community’s Multi-Function Performance Space in Melbourne

The Federal Labor Government has committed $1.223 million to support the redevelopment of St Dimitrios Hall in Windsor, Melbourne, transforming it into a modern, multi-functional community and performance space. This investment will benefit Melbourne’s Greek community, providing a venue for cultural, educational, and community-focused activities in the city’s southeast.

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Tony Mokbel Celebrates First Weekend of Freedom with Church Visit, Family Reunion, and Media Frenzy

Convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has spent his first weekend of freedom in 18 years surrounded by family, community members, and heavy media attention. After being granted bail due to revelations involving police informant Nicola Gobbo, Mokbel visited his late mother’s grave, attended a church service in Melbourne’s Thornbury, and was seen shopping and spending time with a rumored new love interest. His reappearance has sparked both support and concern within Melbourne’s multicultural communities as he awaits a critical appeal that could overturn his drug convictions.

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Drug Kingpin Tony Mokbel Offers $500,000 for Bail in Dramatic Court Bid

In a packed Melbourne courtroom, notorious drug kingpin Tony Mokbel made a daring bid for freedom, offering $500,000 and agreeing to wear a GPS tracker if granted bail. The 59-year-old, jailed since 2012 for trafficking MDMA and methamphetamine, smiled at supporters as he arrived in an armored police vehicle. His appeal hinges on the betrayal of his former lawyer, Nicola Gobbo—infamously known as ‘Lawyer X’—who secretly fed information to Victoria Police while representing him. As the hearing unfolded, Mokbel’s barrister argued his declining health and the looming appeal justified his release, while the shadow of one of Australia’s biggest legal scandals loomed large.

Mary Vitinaros: The Supermodel Next Door

Mary Vitinaros: The Supermodel Next Door

She’s walked for Paris Couture Week, graced the pages of Harper’s Bazaar, and mentored on Greece’s Next Top Model. But behind the glamour, Mary Vitinaros is every bit as grounded as the place she calls home.

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Retro Richmond Home with Greek Heritage Hits the Market

A retro-styled house at 9 Manton St, Richmond, owned by the same Greek family since the 1970s, is now on the market with a price guide of $2m-$2.2m. This 550sq m property, rich in cultural heritage, has potential as a filming location for projects like ‘Wog Boy’ or Sooshi Mango sketches, thanks to its vintage features and nostalgic charm.

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Greek Australian Billionaire Nikos Andrianakos Passes Away at 81

Greek Australian billionaire Nikos Andrianakos passed away on March 17, 2025, at age 81 due to heart failure while pursuing an investment project in Greece. A rags-to-riches icon, he built a $1.49 billion real estate empire from a single gas station and was a generous benefactor to his community. His legacy lives on through his business ventures and charitable contributions.