Yiasou Yarraville from Heartache to Heroes

Yiasou Yarraville from Heartache to Heroes

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A book about the local history of Yarraville when it was a 'Greek Hub' of activity and life.

The 280 page book includes 20 stories from residents, businesses and institutions as well as more than 200 images spanning from the 1950s to today.

ANZAC: The Greek Chapter - Venue Door Bookings 12/03/2025

Don't miss the Yarraville Festival next Sunday, 23 March

This family-friendly event brings together an exciting array of local artisans, live performances, culinary delights, and much more. Recurring festival highlights in children's entertainment have included face painting, petting zoos, and carnival rides.

The Greek precinct is a vibrant part of the event, offering traditional music, dance performances, and authentic Greek cuisine. This year, our charming Sun Theatre, the gem of Yarraville, will feature ANZAC: The Greek Chapter at 4 pm sharp.

ANZAC: The Greek Chapter - Venue Door Bookings April 1941 – Hi**er launches his invasion of Greece. In homes across Australia and New Zealand people feared what lay ahead for …

Τα «έσπασαν» στο Yarraville 09/03/2023

Τα «έσπασαν» στο Yarraville Το Φεστιβάλ του Yarraville επέστρεψε δυναμικά, το περασμένο Σαββατοκύριακο. Η λιακάδα έφερε χιλιάδες κόσμου από τα δυτικά προάστια -και όχι μόνο- στο κορυφαίο πολιτιστι....

12/03/2022

The Sun Bookshop offers a wide range of quality books. It is tucked into the gorgeous art deco Sun Theatre building once owned by Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures. More than fifty years ago, Greek moviegoers would line up to buy their snacks and drinks where the bookshop now stands.
Thanks to Deb and the team at the Sun Bookshop for supporting me, a first-time author, to distribute copies of Yiasou Yarraville around the world.

The Sun Bookshop The Sun Bookshop and its specialist children's store The Younger Sun are your favourite bookstores in the West. Even if you don't know it yet...

Calling Greek Victorians 28/01/2022

Museums Victoria are looking for images that record modern journeys and celebrate Greek Australian families and communities in Melbourne and Victoria, from the early years right through to today.

Calling Greek Victorians We’re looking for images that record modern journeys and celebrate Greek Australian families and communities in Melbourne and Victoria, from the early years right through to today.

16/11/2021

The late Reverend Antonios Amanatidis, founding priest of the St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and outgoing community leader, performed thousands of ceremonies and rituals in his church.
Here you are invited to share your family photos of weddings conducted in St Nicholas by Father Amanatidis.

Olympia 15/10/2021

Yiasou Yarraville from Heartache to Heroes online book launch.

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