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Talented playwrights encouraged to enter the 2021 Martin-Lysicrates Prize

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Talented playwrights encouraged to enter the 2021 Martin-Lysicrates Prize

There’s just over one month to go until applications close for the 2021 Martin-Lysicrates Prize on March 22, 2021 at 11.59pm.

The Prize, which is supported by The Lysicrates Foundation, The Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, celebrates the best new Australian writing for young people aged 11 – 14.

According to The Lysicrates Foundation’s website, the Prize is the only “play competition for students where the winner is selected by the votes of the audience, and so is highly participatory.”

READ MORE: Statue by the Lysicrates Foundation stands proudly in Martin Place, Sydney.

To enter, playwrights submit the first 10-15 minutes of a new play for young people aged 11-14. The top three plays receive a week’s rehearsal with a professional team of artists and are then performed on stage and via live stream before an audience of children who will vote for the winning play.

The play must be able to be performed by no more than 4 actors (actors can perform multiple roles). Actors can include adults and young people.

The winners of the Martin-Lysicrates Prize will be announced at an event on June 16, 2021 at Riverside Theatres.

READ MORE: TGH Exclusive: How John Azarias has brought the dramatic arts to life with the Lysicrates Foundation.

“The winning playwright will receive a full commission of $12,000 to complete the play (up to one hour in length) and the two runners-up will receive a cash prize of $1,000 each,” the ATYP says.

The 2020 winner of the inaugural Online Voters’ Lysicrates Prize was Matthew Whittet. Photo: Sydney Dance Company.

“An additional prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the winner of the popular vote from the live-stream audience.”

The 2020 winner of the inaugural Online Voters’ Lysicrates Prize was Matthew Whittet and Helen Kotsianis won The Lysicrates Viewers’ Prize of $1,000.

How to submit your application:

Applications should be in a single PDF file and include:

  • Cover page with play title and contact details (name, email, phone number, address);
  • A synopsis (between ½ to 1 page);
  • Proposed cast size and character information (max 1/2 page);
  • A statement from the writer on the impetus for the work (max 1/2 page);
  • The first 10-15 mins of your play for young people aged 11-14;

Email your application to info@atyp.com.au by 11.59 pm, Sunday, March 22, 2021.

The Moraitis School becomes first in the world to send material to the moon

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The Moraitis School becomes first in the world to send material to the moon

A Greek school in Athens has teamed up with Galactic Legacy Labs LL to be the first in the world to send material to the moon during the next unmanned mission of Space X.

The Moraitis School is involved in this world-first after it launched a new education program on space education, called Moraitis Moon Landing. The program began in late January and will continue until the end of March.

“The aim of the curriculum is to introduce students to the historical, scientific, technological and philosophical aspects of space exploration,” the school said in a statement on their website.

“Children through individual and group work, creative exercises, presentations and discussions will become familiar with scientific concepts and will refer to skills that are necessary for space exploration such as mental resilience and ingenuity.”

Galactic Legacy Labs, through the “Lunarprise program,” has invested in the next unmanned mission of Space X to the Moon and has the right to leave there a small “ark” recorded on nickel microdisks containing information from the earth (texts, images, personal testimonies).

“The Moraitis School has secured the right to send material with this mission… So we begin our journey to the Moon and the wonderful and mysterious world of space!”

Adelaide United midfielder, Nathan Konstandopoulos, injured during training

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Adelaide United midfielder, Nathan Konstandopoulos, injured during training

Adelaide United has confirmed today that midfielder, Nathan Konstandopoulos, has ruptured his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during training on Monday morning.

Konstandopoulos, who successfully recovered from the same problem on his opposite side just this season, will undergo surgery today to begin repair of the injury.

“I know the process, I know the grind, I know that I will be back stronger again. Nobody works as hard as me and I will prove it again. See you again in 9 months better than ever,” Konstandopoulos wrote on Instagram.

Adelaide United’s Director of Football, Bruce Djite, said the injury news was “devastating” for Nathan and the Club.

“We saw how determined and professional Nathan is to return from such a major setback, and we are confident that he will return from this one,” Mr Djite said in a press release.

“Nathan will have our continued support as he begins his recovery and rehabilitation in a bid to return to football.”

Source: Adelaide United.

$400 million Central Market Arcade Redevelopment officially approved in Adelaide

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$400 million Central Market Arcade Redevelopment officially approved in Adelaide

The $400 million Adelaide Central Market Arcade redevelopment has been approved by the State Commission Assessment Panel, with construction set to begin later this year.

The project will see the ageing Central Market Arcade demolished for new retail areas and a 38-storey office, hotel and residential building. Melbourne-based developer, ICD Property, will own and manage the central tower, named Market Square.

Located adjacent to the iconic Adelaide Central Market, Market Square is a joint venture project between ICD Property and the City of Adelaide.

READ MORE: Theo Maras shares plans for new Adelaide Central Market.

“The City of Adelaide is proud to announce that the redevelopment of the Central Market Arcade has been approved,” Adelaide Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor said.

“This investment provides a unique opportunity to build on what people already love about the market district.”

The Central Market Arcade development Gouger aspect. Credit: Woods Bagot (design) /Pointilism (render).

Market Square is expected to generate an overall boost of $135 million to the South Australian economy, with the development projected to create over 1,000 much-needed construction jobs.

Once complete, annual precinct visitor numbers are forecast to rise by over a million, with the project also creating better access through Victoria Square, Grote Street and Gouger Street.

“A key component of our innovative precinct is the 15,000 sqm office building,” ICD Property Managing Director, Matthew Khoo, said.

“We have recently appointed JLL to undertake the leasing. This workplace is a much-needed addition to the city’s commercial offerings and will be highly sought-after for its premium location, inspired design, connectivity, and amenities.”

The office includes seven levels of A-grade commercial space and will support over 750 employees.

READ MORE: Theo Maras calls for greater help to prevent hospitality industry from crumbling.

Adelaide Central Market Authority Chair, Theo Maras, said the body supported the redevelopment of an “already world class central market.”

“I’ve been coming here for many, many years – since I was five years old with my grandparents – and let me tell you its a very dear place to me,” Mr Maras told In Daily.

“There will be no change to the market: it will continue to trade as it’s trading with an extension that’s going to be world class.”

READ MORE: Theo Maras: “Give selflessly, be passionate, go on with your vision”.

Mr Maras said the development had attracted new traders to the market, including Haigh’s, Gerwurzhaus, Skala Artisan Bakers and Angelakis Bros, with existing traders investing in expansions.

The construction period for the whole development is estimated to take three-and-a-half years.

Panos Kakoullis named the new Chief Financial Officer of Rolls-Royce

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Panos Kakoullis named the new Chief Financial Officer of Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC has appointed Panos Kakoullis as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director, succeeding Stephen Daintith.

The London-listed engineering company said that Mr Kakoullis will take his post on May 3, and that Mr Daintith will leave the company on March 19, shortly after the release of the company’s 2020 results.

In the transition period, Deputy CFO, Ben Fidler, will be appointed interim CFO.

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC has appointed Panos Kakoullis as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Mr Kakoullis has spent his career at Deloitte, which he joined as a graduate. He worked with a wide range of multinational corporations combining audit, advisory and transaction services and was, until May 2019, Global Head of Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance Practice. More recently, Mr Kakoullis joined PA Consulting.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Panos as Chief Financial Officer who will join us in May this year,” CEO of Rolls-Royce, Warren East, said in a media release.

“Panos delivered significant transformational change at Deloitte, streamlining and simplifying the business and we look forward to benefiting from his expertise and experience as we deliver on our fundamental reorganisation and secure a sustainable and prosperous future for Rolls-Royce.”

Mr Kakoullis said he was excited to be joining Rolls-Royce.

“I am very excited to be joining Rolls-Royce at such a pivotal time. I have great admiration for Warren, the wider leadership team and the business as a whole and am proud to become part of the team,” Mr Kakoullis said.

Source: Rolls-Royce.

Greek Foreign Minister holds first phone call with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken

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Greek Foreign Minister holds first phone call with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken

Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, held his first phone call with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, earlier on Monday.

The US Department of State issued a statement after the phone call, saying the two officials stressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between Greece and the US, through the US-Greece Strategic Dialogue and the 3+1 process with Cyprus and Israel.

Ways of further enhancing the strategic cooperation between both countries was also discussed, with an emphasis on defence, energy diversification and stability in the broader Eastern Mediterranean region.

Dendias also spoke about developments in the broader region, including Libya, Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean, with the Secretary voicing his support for ongoing explanatory talks between Greece and Turkey.

Secretary Blinken concluded the call by congratulating Greece on the occasion of their Greece Bicentennial celebrations this year.

Tsitsipas, Nadal to clash in Australian Open quarter-final as Berrettini succumbs to injury

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Tsitsipas, Nadal to clash in Australian Open quarter-final as Berrettini succumbs to injury

Stefanos Tsitsipas has advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals after Matteo Berrettini withdrew prior to their match on Monday night due to an abdominal strain.

Ninth seed Berrettini suffered the injury in the third set of his 7-6(1), 7-6(5), 7-6(5) victory over Karen Khachanov on Saturday. He received a medical time out during the match to relieve pain in his abdomen.

“I’m really sorry to say that I got injured in the last match that I played,” Berrettini told reporters on Monday after news emerged.

“I’m not 100 per cent. To beat these guys, you have to be 100 per cent. I think it’s not really professional to step [onto court] when you’re not the best.”

Greek tennis player and fifth seed, Tsitsipas, will now prepare to face 2009 champion and second seed, Rafael Nadal, on Wednesday in a bid to reach his second Australian Open semi-final.

Nadal booked a ticket to his 13th Australian Open quarter-final with a straight-sets win 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 against Fabio Fognini on Monday.

It’s the 43rd time Nadal has progressed to the quarter-finals of a grand slam. He currently leads Tsitsipas 6-1 in their ATP Head2Head series.

Funeral mix up sends shockwaves through Sydney’s Greek community

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Funeral mix up sends shockwaves through Sydney’s Greek community

Mourners were left in disbelief and horror last week when they went to say their final goodbyes to their loved one, only to find it was the wrong person.

The mix-up of two bodies by Greek-owned funeral parlour, Euro Funeral Services, came to the attention of The Greek Herald on Friday after we received multiple phone calls by mourners expressing their shock at the incident.

According to these sources, the mix up of the bodies of two Greek males, who had passed away on the same day earlier this month, was only realised by the family of the older man at the end of the funeral service.

The mix-up of two bodies by Greek-owned funeral parlour, Euro Funeral Services, came to the attention of The Greek Herald on Friday.

Screams echoed through St Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church in Bankstown, Sydney, as the family opened the casket to pay their respects to their beloved husband, father and grandfather, and saw the body in the coffin was not their family member.

Their family member had allegedly already been buried by the other man’s family on Friday morning, February 12 at Rookwood Cemetery, following a funeral service at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Belmore, and mourners had no idea the wrong body was in the coffin.

Our sources say this body was exhumed on Friday afternoon, hours after the funeral, and both men were laid to rest by their respective families – the correct ones this time – at Rookwood cemetery.

Euro Funeral Services Director and O Kosmos Publisher, Mr Spiro Haralambous.

The Greek Herald reached out to Euro Funeral Services for a comment but Funeral Director and O Kosmos Publisher, Mr Spiro Haralambous, declined the request “due to the sensitive nature of this predicament.”

“First and foremost, on the basis of specific requests by family to refrain from doing so, secondly we are bound by confidentiality of ALL our dealings with our families,” reads the message sent by Euro Funeral Services.

This traumatic turn of events leads to questions of whether its time for stricter controls on the funeral industry, which for now remains unregulated.

The Euro Funeral Services Facebook page has since been deleted.

*Family names have remained hidden to protect privacy.

Macquarie University Greek Studies Foundation holds public meeting

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Macquarie University Greek Studies Foundation holds public meeting

The future of Modern Greek Studies at Macquarie University was one of the main topics of discussion at a public meeting held by the Macquarie University Greek Studies Foundation Limited on Thursday, February 11.

With over 40 people in attendance, the meeting became heated and confusing at times. Some questioned the Foundation’s “transparency,” while others tried desperately to steer the conversation towards ensuring the survival of the Modern Greek Studies major at the university.

As noted in a past media release from the Foundation, in the 2021 academic year, Modern Greek at Macquarie will be offered as a minor, but “students who are presently enrolled will be able to complete their studies if they had nominated Greek as a major.”

In documents received by The Greek Herald, and handed out to attendees on the night, the Foundation clarified that a number of other issues were also discussed with the university during negotiations which began on March 26, 2020 and concluded on November 25, 2020. These are:

  • The Foundation would donate $55,000 to Macquarie University Greek Studies, even though the university had initially asked for an annual sum of $150,000;
  • The existing agreement whereby the Foundation would provide the necessary funds for “one academic position in Modern Greek Studies,” would remain in place;
  • And the university will decide on their language policy sometime in 2021.

READ MORE: Modern Greek Studies Program at Macquarie University undergoes changes to secure future sustainability.

The future of Modern Greek Studies at Macquarie University was discussed at a public meeting held by the Macquarie University Greek Studies Foundation Limited on Thursday, February 11. Photo: The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos.

The Greek Herald asked the Foundation’s President, Mr Theo Premetis, to elaborate on these negotiations, with a specific emphasis on whether they were given a specific student threshold that needed to be met to ensure the viability of the Greek major.

“Currently, Modern Greek Studies [overall] has 69 students… But we were told that for the Greek Studies major [to remain viable], there needs to be at least 50 students who want to do it. We’ve never had 50 students,” Mr Premetis replied.

The Foundation’s Secretary, Mr Theodoridis, added that there are only six students who are currently taking the Greek major at Macquarie University.

“Unfortunately, we only have six students in that category and that is one of the major problems in convincing the university to keep Greek as a major,” Mr Theodoridis said.

“Our problem is not so much a financial problem. Our problem is getting, excuse the expression, ‘bums on seats.’ That is the sad reality.”

READ MORE: Macquarie University confirms ‘ongoing relationship’ with Greek Studies Foundation.

This news shocked many in attendance as questions quickly turned to what the Greek community can do to ensure the survival of Modern Greek Studies at the university. Some suggested the need to engage more with Greek Orthodox colleges in Sydney, while others thought the Greek language needed to be spoken more at home.

On a broader issue, others brought up the question of the Foundation’s transparency and said the way forward was to hold elections, accept Macquarie University graduates as life members of the Foundation “unconditionally,” and then begin negotiations with the university.

As Lecturer of Modern Greek Studies at Macquarie University, Dr Patricia Koromvokis, also had an important point to make, stressing that her Department will be working closely with the student-led Macquarie University Greek Association (MUGA) to help ensure the survival of the Greek major.

READ MORE: Macquarie Uni Greek Program students explain how the language changed their lives.

“For 2021 only, we have already had a very successful virtual event with the Greek Education Minister, in co-operation with the students,” Dr Koromvokis said.

“We have a conference with the University of Ioannina in July and we are also co-operating with the Greek Archdiocese, where I will make presentations for the Greek Independence celebrations. So we are going closer to the community because the community is very important for us.”

With such a big year ahead, The Greek Herald plans to keep our readers informed on the future of Modern Greek Studies at Macquarie University.

READ MORE: TGH Exclusive: Patricia Koromvokis appointed as new Modern Greek Studies lecturer for Macquarie University.

All Greek girls team prepares to play in the Sydney Nines Tournament for first time

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All Greek girls team prepares to play in the Sydney Nines Tournament for first time

Greek Australian girls will be proudly wearing the blue and white jersey on Saturday, February 20, as they compete for the first time in the Sydney Nines tournament at Cabramatta Sports Ground.

Over the last two weekends, the Greek girls have been training hard for the tournament with the help of Head Coach, Stuart McLennan.

In fact, the Manager of Greek Rugby League Australia, Terry Liberopoulos, tells The Greek Herald they’re now ready to face their competitors.

“We’re all pretty excited because this is the start of another chapter for the Greek Rugby League. But it’s not about the results. If we win, great, but just to see the girls pull on that jersey is the start of something for us in Australia,” Mr Liberopoulos says.

Manager of Greek Rugby League Australia, Terry Liberopoulos, says the team is ready to face its competitors. Photo: Facebook / Greek Rugby League Australia.

The Greek National Women’s team already made their international debut in 2019 when a side made up of all players from Greece competed against Turkey in Edirne.

But in Australia, the idea for an all Greek girls team only really kicked off when Alexis Mavrantonis, a young Greek Australian who works for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, reached out to Mr Liberopoulos and recommended some players.

“I was always looking for girl players but I just couldn’t find any. But then Alexis rang me, because she wanted to get more involved with the Greek community, and said ‘I’ve got four Greek girls here at Souths’,” Mr Liberopoulos explains.

Since then, the team has grown to over 20 girls from across Australia including Brisbane, Canberra, St Marys, Cronulla and Glebe. Whilst some haven’t been able to attend training and others have been injured, Mr Liberopoulos says the game must still go on.

“The whole thing is to help the girls in Greece. We’ll have some games here and then after that, we’ll start playing in Greece,” Mr Liberopoulos says.

“We’re also aiming for the 2025 Women’s World Cup, which will more than likely be played in Australia or New Zealand.”

Sydney Nines Tournament:

  • Greece vs Malta at 12.05pm – Cabramatta Sports Ground.
  • Greece vs Cabramatta at 1.20pm – Cabramatta Sports Ground.
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