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Sentencing delayed for Lismore child groomer Christopher Frangos

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Sentencing delayed for Lismore child groomer Christopher Frangos

Sentencing for former Lismore primary school teacher, Christopher Frangos, who used a carriage service for child grooming for intercourse, has been delayed.

According to The Daily Telegraph, this comes as his lawyer’s approach to the case has been accused of being “backward” and “inefficient.”

Frangos’ case was mentioned in Lismore District Court before Judge Jonathan Priestley on Tuesday, November 19.

Photo: NSW Police.

The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to groom a child under 16 years old for sexual intercourse in late August.

The additional charge of using a carriage service to send indecent material to a child under 16 was withdrawn.

Frangos remains on bail with a court hearing scheduled for April 7, 2025.

Source: The Daily Telegraph.

Court hears of cricket icon’s alleged role in drug deal involving Marino Sotiropoulos

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Court hears of cricket icon’s alleged role in drug deal involving Marino Sotiropoulos

Former cricketer Stuart MacGill is on trial in Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court, accused of involvement in a $330,000 cocaine deal.

Prosecutors allege the 53-year-old facilitated a meeting between a street-level dealer, referred to as “Person A,” and his brother-in-law, Marino Sotiropoulos, in a Neutral Bay car park in April 2021.

MacGill is accused of being present during negotiations for the exchange of 1kg of cocaine, but denies any knowledge of the transaction.

His lawyer, Thos Hodgson, argued in court that MacGill received no benefit from the alleged drug deal and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The trial before Judge Nicole Noman continues.

Source: news.com.au

Australian Idol star stuns girlfriend singing her favourite Greek song

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Australian Idol star stuns girlfriend singing her favourite Greek song

Former Australian Idol contestant Kobe White has melted hearts with a touching surprise for his girlfriend, sharing the emotional moment on TikTok.

The 24-year-old singer revealed that he secretly learned a Greek song, Athina Mou by Konstantinos Argiros, his partner’s favourite. In the viral video, which has amassed over 2.5 million views, Kobe is seen seated at a table while his girlfriend relaxes on a bed in the background.

As the music begins to play, Kobe serenades her in flawless Greek, leaving her visibly astonished. Captioning the video, he wrote: “Singing for my GF’s favourite song in Greek and not telling her I learnt the language. She was SHOCKED. I tried,” alongside a crying emoji.

@kobeewhite She was SHOCKED 😭 προσπάθησα 💙🇬🇷 @Argiros Konstantinos OFFICIAL athina mou (My Athens) – #konstantinosargiros #athinamou #athena #greece #frappe #athens #greek #greektiktok #singing #singer #coversong #reactionvideo #reaction #cover ♬ original sound – kobewhite

Even the song’s original artist, Greek star Konstantinos Argiros, noticed the video, resharing it on his Instagram Story.

Kobe’s TikTok, where he has over 660,000 followers, frequently features videos of him serenading his girlfriend. The singer, who reached the top 21 on this year’s Australian Idol revival before being eliminated in sixth place, continues to captivate audiences with his musical talent.

In addition to performing covers, Kobe writes original music inspired by personal experiences, including his seven-year relationship.

Sydney publican Jon Adgemis’ yacht taken over by receivers

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Sydney publican Jon Adgemis’ yacht taken over by receivers

The Commonwealth Bank has appointed receivers to The Yacht Pty Ltd, the company that owns Jon Adgemis’ 95-foot yacht Hiilani, formerly owned by Hollywood icon Shirley Temple.

The bank, acting as the primary creditor, initiated the move as part of Adgemis’ ongoing financial challenges, according to the AFR.

This marks the second time Adgemis’ lenders have placed the company into receivership. In March, Equitable Investors briefly took similar action.

Hiilani, constructed in Italy in 1974, was previously known as Shirley B during Shirley Temple’s ownership. The yacht was listed for sale in 2010 with an asking price of $2.85 million.

Once a scene of glamour, hosting Sydney celebrities and models, the vessel is now available for hire, advertised as “incredibly elegant” with “classic exterior styling and a richly appointed interior.”

Grant Thornton’s Philip Campbell-Wilson and Lisa Gibb were appointed receivers on November 6.

Earlier reports from the Australian Financial Review revealed that Adgemis, a former KPMG dealmaker, was considering selling the yacht amidst mounting financial pressures. Adgemis and the Commonwealth Bank have yet to comment on the current receivership.

Adgemis made his mark in the hospitality industry through Public Hospitality, a portfolio of more than 20 pubs, bars, and hotels, including Sydney’s Oxford House and The Norfolk, and Melbourne venues such as Karen Martini’s Saint George and Guy Grossi’s Puttanesca. However, rising interest rates have severely impacted his businesses, leading to significant asset losses and at least 24 court actions.

Source: Australian Financial Review.

Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend

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Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend

The Kalos Irthate exhibition showcasing the Greek Australian migration journey successfully launched this past weekend.

On Friday, November 15, exhibition curators Christina Savopoulos, Jamie Gallos and John Tzelepis welcomed 50 people to the private launch event where they were able to first experience the innovative exhibition. With a focus on mid-twentieth century migration, Kalos Irthate pays tribute to the thousands of migrants who built Australia’s Greek community.

Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition curators Christina Savopoulos, Jamie Gallos and John Tzelepis. All photos copyright Danial Oveisi.

The rest of the weekend saw many people stop by the exhibition from all over Melbourne, each enthralled with the items on display and able to find an emotional and personal connection with the content.

Kalos Irthate is more than just an art exhibition, it’s an immersive experience. Exhibition attendees step into a migrant home and find its space reflective of the mid-twentieth century, as well as each room dedicated to an aspect of the migrant journey—there’s no detail missed.  

Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend

From the Holden Premier in the driveway to the leaf left in front of the door, the attention to detail to recreate the Greek home so many are familiar with is evident. While the home itself is an exhibit, the original government documents telling the story of the migrant journey and the artefacts relating to employment in Melbourne and Greek weddings from the ‘50s make the experience worthwhile.

Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend

All the original artefacts in Kalos Irthate have never been seen before in one space in Melbourne’s Greek migrant community. Whether you’re familiar with Greek culture or are simply interested in learning more about the migrant journey, you’ll find yourself captivated by the artefacts on display.

Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend

Complementing the mid-twentieth century documents, clothes and items, is a documentary specifically created for Kalos Irthate. Two Greek Australian migrant couples are interviewed and share their reflections 50 years after moving to Australia. Their thoughts perfectly tie together the Greek identity shifts from the past half a decade.

Following its successful opening weekend, the Kalos Irthate team have extended its run and will be reopening the space for several weekends in December.

Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend
Kalos Irthate exhibition extended after successful first weekend

If you missed out on seeing this unique exhibition this past weekend, be sure to book for its following opening days. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to enter a Greek Australian migrant home and learn about the history which started Melbourne’s rich Greek community. It won’t only feel like you’re stepping into a museum, you’ll also be welcomed into a home where you can have a Greek coffee or lemon water fresh from the tree. The Kalos Irthate curators look forward to welcoming you in December to the exhibition.

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Follow Kalos Irthate @kalosirthate_exhibition and @theposeidoniate on Instagram

*All photos copyright: Danial Oveisi. Follow him on Instagram at @ov3isi

Greek Australian Cultural League releases results of its Literary Competition and Book Awards

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Greek Australian Cultural League releases results of its Literary Competition and Book Awards

On Sunday, November 17, at the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria “O Kolokotronis”, the Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) announced the results of its Literary Competition and the Book Awards 2024.

The event also included books sales of the participating writers in the Book Award, making them known to the broader community and hopefully attracting some sales.

Everyone who attended the well organised function made the most of the collegiality and the social interaction which the event offered.

The GACL’s President, Cathy Alexopoulos, congratulated the winners and encouraged the participants to continue writing and submit their works to these important competitions.

Ms Alexopoulos thanked the members of the judging panels for their meticulous and thorough appraisal of the submitted works, the generous sponsors whose monetary contribution was greatly appreciated by the recipients, the media coverage, the members of the Administrative Committee of the GACL and especially the audience for their consistent support.

Literary Competition

Poetry in Greek

  • 1ο Βραβείο: Εσύ – Χριστίνα Ιατρού-Σοϊταρίδη

Χορηγός του Βραβείου Papathomas & Co. P/L Chartered Accountant

  • 2ο Βραβείο: Έξι η ώρα – Δέσποινα Λυκοπάντης

Πεζό Ελληνική γλώσσα 

  • 1ο Βραβείο: Το αγνό ιδανικό – Χριστίνα Ιατρού-Σοϊταρίδη

Χορηγός του Βραβείου Papathomas & Co. P/L Chartered Accountant

  • 2ο Βραβείο: Η αιώνια γυναίκα – Βασίλιος Μαλλικούρτης

Poetry in English

  • 1st Prize: Neroli Blossoms – Ero Coroneos

This award has been proudly sponsored by Connie Gregory

  • 2nd Prize: Fog – Despina Lykopandis
  • 3rd Prize: The Agony and the Esky – Ray Cafici
  • Commendation: Deafening Silence – Dr Chrisoula Papadopoulos Papas

Short Story in English

  • 1st Prize: Verdant Hues – Dr Chrisoula Papadopoulos Papas

Χορηγός του Βραβείου Papathomas & Co. P/L Chartered Accountant

  • 2nd Prize: Sunday afternoon in the Cretan Club – Emmanuel Heretakis
  • 3rd Prize: A Father’s Legacy – Marie Therese Bolden

Κριτική Επιτροπή

Συντονίστρια: Ivy Cafici (Μέλος του Δ.Σ. του ΕΑΠΣ)

Μέλη:  Γιάννης Γεωργίου, Πολεοδόμος, Οικολόγος, Συγγραφέας, Ραδιοπαραγωγός

Δημήτρης Τσαχουρίδης, Παραγωγός Μέσα Ενημέρωσης, ΜΑ Δραματική Θεωρία

Book Awards

Poetry in Greek

  • 1 Βραβείο: Χρήστος Φίφης Από τους Δελφούς και το Ουλουρού

Χορηγός της Βράβευσης- Κώστας και Βίκη Δημαρά             

Πεζό στα Ελληνικά

  • 1 Βραβείο: Διονυσία Μούσουρα-Τσουκαλά Συνηθισμένοι Ανθρωποι

Χορηγός του Βραβείου Papathomas & Co. P/L Chartered Accountant      

Επαινος στο Πεζό: Αργυρούλα Ζήφου-Χωματοπούλου Ερμιόνη             

Poetry in English

  • 1st Prize: Fotoula Reynolds Kairos

Proud sponsors – Papathomas & Co. P/L Chartered Accountant   

Prose in English

  • 1st Prize: Sally Jane Smith Unpacking for Greece

Proud sponsors the Equivocation Book Club, Melbourne

  • Highly Commended: Peter Papathanasiou The Invisible      

Prose in Translation

  • 1st Prize: Dimitris Vardoulakis Poor Things, Χαμένα Κορμιά του Alasdair Gray

Χορηγός της Βράβευσης- Φιλανθρωπικός και Πολιτιστικός Σύλλογος Κοζάνης- Ο Λασσάνης 

History/Study

  • 1st prize: Jim Claven From Imbros Over the Sea-Imbros & Gallipoli Revealed

Proud sponsors Papathomas & Co. P/L Chartered Accountant   

History/Study

  • Highly commended: Effy Alexakis Forty Photographs A Year at a time

History/Study

  • Highly commended: Effy Alexakis The Heart of Giving Father Nektarios’ Soup Kitchen

Κριτική Επιτροπή:

  • Συντονίστρια: Βασιλική Λαΐου, Μέλος του Δ.Σ. ΕΑΠΣ

Κριτές:  

  • Δρα Εύα Αναγνώστου-Λαουτίδου, Πανεπιστημιακός κλασσικών Σπουδών και Αρχαίας Ιστορίας (Macquarie University)
  • Connie Gregory, συγγραφέας, συντάκτης
  • Κωνσταντίνος Καλυμνιός, δικηγόρος, συγγραφέας, αρθρογράφος

Former NT politician Nick Dondas AM remembered at state memorial service

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Former NT politician Nick Dondas AM remembered at state memorial service

Former Northern Territory politician Nick Dondas AM has been remembered as a larger-than-life character at a state memorial service on Monday, November 18.

Dozens gathered at Darwin’s Christ Church Cathedral on Monday for the state memorial. His daughters, Katrina and Amelia, both spoke of his legacy.

“Dad, we will forever miss your optimistic spirit and compassion you had for those around you, and your resilience and strength in trying times,” Amelia said.

NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said Mr Dondas was “one of the Territory’s greats.”

Mr Dondas, born in 1939 to a Greek migrant family in Perth, became a prominent figure in the Northern Territory’s political and business landscape.

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Nick Dondas in 1996.

After moving to the NT in 1955 to assist his uncle, Mick Paspalis, at Hotel Darwin, Dondas pursued diverse ventures, including playing grade rugby league across Australia and England, running a premium car service in Hong Kong, and managing several iconic Darwin businesses such as Take 5 Cafe and Beef Baron.

Entering politics in 1976, Dondas became a founding member of the NT’s first Legislative Assembly. Over two decades with the Country Liberal Party, he served as Deputy Chief Minister, Speaker, and held multiple ministerial roles. His political career extended briefly to federal politics, representing the NT from 1996 to 1998.

In 1995, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to politics and the NT Legislative Assembly.

Mr Dondas also left a lasting legacy in the Greek community and as a founding figure of Rugby League in the NT. He passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 84.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese warns of fake email impersonating Archbishop Makarios of Australia

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese warns of fake email impersonating Archbishop Makarios of Australia

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) has issued a warning to the public after becoming aware of deceptive messages being sent from a fraudulent email account impersonating His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.

The fake account, using the email address myofficreplymail409@gmail.com, claims to be from the Archbishop and is part of an identity theft scam.

The Archdiocese has urged recipients of any communication from this fake email to ignore them and, in general, exercise heightened caution, carefully assess the content of any such messages and, under no circumstances, provide personal information if requested. If deemed necessary, they may contact the offices of the Archdiocese by phone for verification.

The Archdiocese has confirmed that it is working with relevant authorities to investigate the case and prevent further incidents of identity theft.

The warning highlights the importance of staying alert to online scams and protecting personal information in the digital age.

Melbourne couple Susie and John Rerakis open new cafe

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Melbourne couple Susie and John Rerakis open new cafe

Susie and John Rerakis, the former owners of Philhellene restaurant at Moonee Ponds in Victoria, have recently opened Athos Cafe in Strathmore.

The husband-and-wife team told The Herald Sun they will sell traditional Greek food such as baklava and moussaka at their new cafe, but the menu will change every day.

All their produce will be fresh from the garden.

“I do have the best set up, using reclaimed recycled materials. In the cafe we’ll use dill, mint, parsley, leeks and silverbeet – everything that’s looking great, we’ll use,” John said.

John added that he will also continue to champion regional Crete cuisine on the menu, while there will also be a grab-and-go meal counter.

Source: The Herald Sun.

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW calls for immediate end to Gaza conflict

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Greek Orthodox Community of NSW calls for immediate end to Gaza conflict

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) have issued a statement expressing solidarity with the People of Palestine, and calling for an immediate end to the war with Israel.

Full statement in English:

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales condemns the ongoing aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the suburbs of Beirut, resulting in the deaths of more than 40,000 civilians, mainly women and children, and many thousands injured.

It is unacceptable for the United States of America to remain silent and declare that it will not reduce its military support to Israel. This clear indifference by the United States has plunged the entire region into instability with the cost in human lives spiralling out of control.

Over 1.9 million people have fled their homes while 50% of buildings in Gaza have been levelled and the area has been deemed uninhabitable by the United Nations.

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales expresses its solidarity with the People of Palestine and calls for an immediate end to the war.

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales believes in the creation of a truly independent and viable Palestinian State on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and the return of refugees to their homes based on the relevant UN resolutions, as well as the release of all prisoners and from both sides.

The two peoples Israeli and Palestinian can live in peace and prosperity next to each other each in their own homeland.

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales condemns any incitement of racial hatred and anti-Semitism against Israelis or Palestinians.

From the Board of Director of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

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