Franc Koncina passed away on 30 May 2019, aged 77. Frank was born in Polje in Slovenia on July 12 1941. He was very well known and respected within Adelaide's Slovenian community. Frank was actively involved at the Slovenian Club Adelaide and at the Holy Family Slovenian Church and Mission, where his funeral was also held on Saturday, 8 June 2019. Ivan Cafuta, former president of the Slovenian Club Adelaide was very good friends with the late Frank Končina. He pays tribute to Frank, who was very respected within the Slovenian community, a proud family man and a proud Australian Slovenian. May he rest in God's peace. 

- Frank Končina je bil dobro znan in spoštovan med slovensko skupnostjo v Adelaidi in drugod. Rojen je bil 12. julija, 1941 v Polje v Sloveniji. Umrl je 30. maja v starosti 77 let. Bil je activen član Slovenskega Kluba v Adelaidi in aktivno sodeloval v Slovenskem Misijonu Svete Družine v West Hindmarshu. Njegovo zadnjo slovo je bilo v soboto, 8. julija 2019 v Slovenski Cerkvi, Svete Dužine. Ivan Cafuta, nekdanji predsednik Slovenskega Kluba v Adelaidi, ki je bil dober prijatelj s pokojnim Frankom je nam več zaupal o njegovem življenju. Frank je ljubil obe svoji domovini, Slovenijo in Avstralijo in je rad imel svojo prelepo Dolenjsko. Naj Frank počiva v božjem miru. 

Sydney mixed choir Južne zvezde, or Southern Stars, is made up of 2nd and 3rd generation Australian Slovenians, including a couple that do not have Slovenian heritage, but have strong ties to the community. This year the choir celebrates their 20th anniversary. We spoke to the current members, including 2 originals, about why and how they formed and what has kept them going all this time.

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Mešani pevski zbor Južne zvezde letos praznuje 20 let delovanja. Pogovarjali smo se z člani, ki so druge in tretje generacije avstralskih slovencev, razen dva ki imata globoke vezi s skupnostjo v Sydneyu, o začetki zbora in kaj jih drži skupaj še danes.

Ivan Burnik Legiša is a well respected and active member of the Slovenian Community in Adelaide. He's also a renowned author and poet who has been actively involved within Adelaide's Slovenian Community at both the Holy Family Slovenian Catholic Mission and at the Slovenian Club in Adelaide. Ivan arrived in Australia in 1956. He recently received special recognition for his tireless work within the Slovenian community in South Australia over many decades by the office for Slovenian living abroad. Here is his story. 

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Ivan Burnik Legiša je dobro znan, aktiven in spoštovan med slovensko skupnostjo v Adelaidi kot avtor in pesnik. Ivan, ki je prišel v Avstralijo leto 1956, je pred kratkim prejel zasluženo priznanje Urada za Slovence v zamejstvu in po svetu za njegovo požrtvovalno delo za slovensko skupnost in slovenstvo v Južni Avstraliji.

We pay special tribute to Tine Lesjak, who was a true legend within the Slovenian folk music scene as a renowned musician, composer, lyricist and music teacher. He died way too young aged 62 on July 29th 2019 after a brief illness. Tine Lesjak was the leader and long time member of the very popular group, Bratje iz Oplotnice. His death has shocked everyone who knew and respected his outstanding work with Slovenian folk music, including Slovenians in Australia who loved listening to his music. May he rest in peace.

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Po krajši, a hudi bolezni se je poslovil slovenska glasbena legenda Tine Lesjak. Bil je odličen glasbenik, harmonikar, skladatelj, componist, mentor, glasbeni učitelj in dolgoletni član in vodjo ansambla Bratje iz Oplotnice. Pripravili smo posebno prilogo v njegov spomin, saj je bila tudi glasba Tineta Lesjaka zelo priljubljena med Slovenci, ki živimo pod južnim križem. Dragi Tine, počivaj v miru in naj ti bo lahka slovenska zemlja.

We pay special tribute to Tine Lesjak, who was a true legend within the Slovenian folk music scene as a renowned musician, composer, lyricist and music teacher. He died way too young aged 62 on July 29th 2019 after a brief illness. Tine Lesjak was the leader and long time member of the very popular group, Bratje iz Oplotnice. His death has shocked everyone who knew and respected his outstanding work with Slovenian folk music, including Slovenians in Australia who loved listening to his music. May he rest in peace.

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Po krajši, a hudi bolezni se je poslovil slovenska glasbena legenda Tine Lesjak. Bil je odličen glasbenik, harmonikar, skladatelj, componist, mentor, glasbeni učitelj in dolgoletni član in vodjo ansambla Bratje iz Oplotnice. Pripravili smo posebno prilogo v njegov spomin, saj je bila tudi glasba Tineta Lesjaka zelo priljubljena med Slovenci, ki živimo pod južnim križem. Dragi Tine, počivaj v miru in naj ti bo lahka slovenska zemlja.

Ivan Burnik Legiša is a well respected and active member of the Slovenian Community in Adelaide. He's also a renowned author and poet who has been actively involved within Adelaide's Slovenian Community at both the Holy Family Slovenian Catholic Mission and at the Slovenian Club in Adelaide. Ivan arrived in Australia in 1956. He recently received special recognition for his tireless work within the Slovenian community in South Australia over many decades by the office for Slovenian living abroad. Here is his story. 

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Ivan Burnik Legiša je dobro znan, aktiven in spoštovan med slovensko skupnostjo v Adelaidi kot avtor in pesnik. Ivan, ki je prišel v Avstralijo leto 1956, je pred kratkim prejel zasluženo priznanje Urada za Slovence v zamejstvu in po svetu za njegovo požrtvovalno delo za slovensko skupnost in slovenstvo v Južni Avstraliji.

On 15th June, well known and active Australian Slovenian in Sydney, Karlo Lenarčič celebrated his 90th birthday. In this interview, we speak with him about his life story, why he came to Australia, what was life like then and how he marked this occasion with his nearest and dearest. Karlo, all the very best wishes for this special birthday!

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Karlo Lenarčič, aktiven član slovenske skupnosti v Sydneyu, je 15. junija praznoval okrogli jubilej, 90 let. Pogovarjali smo se o njegovi življenjski zgodbi, kaj ga je prineslo v daljno Avstralijo, kakšna je bila dežela kengurjev takrat in kako je slavil rojstni dan v krogu svoje družine in prijateljev. Karlo, vse najboljše ob tem jubileju!

Karlo Bole, who was recently re-elected president of the Slovenian Association Ivan Cankar in Geelong speaks to us about the latest news and events within their club. 

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Karlo Bole, ki je bil ponovno izvoljen predsednik Slovenskega Društva Ivan Cankar v Geelongu je nam več zaupal o novostih in dogodkih v njihovem klubu. 

 

Franc Fekonja passed away on 8 July, aged 80. He was very well known and respected within Melbourne's Slovenian community. He was actively involved at the Slovenian Assocation Melbourne and at the Slovenian Mission in Kew. His funeral was held at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovenian Church in Kew on 17 July. Franc was laid to rest at the Keilor Cemetery which is the final resting place for many Slovenian migrants in Victoria. Stan Prosenak was very good friends with the late Franc Fekonja. He pays tribute to Franc, who was very respected within the Slovenian community, a proud family man and a proud Australian Slovenian. May he rest in God's peace.

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Franc Fekonja je bil dobro znan in spoštovan med slovensko skupnostjo v Melbournu in drugod. Umrl je 8. julija v starosti 80 let. Bil je activen član Slovenskega Društva Melbourne in aktivno sodeloval v Slovenskem Misijonu v Kewju. Njegovo zadnjo slovo je bilo 17. julija v slovenski cerkvi, svetih bratov Cirila in Metoda v Kewju. Pokopan je na pokopališču Keilor, kjer tudi počiva mnogo slovenskih priseljencev iz Viktorije. Stanko Prosenak, ki je bil dober prijatelj s pokojnim Francom je nam več zaupal o njegovem življenju. Povedal je, da je bil Franc ponosen mož, oče, stari oče in pravi heroj! Franc je ljubil obe svoji domovini, Slovenijo in Avstralijo in je rad imel svojo prelepo Prlekijo. Naj Franc počiva v Božjem miru.

Franc Fekonja passed away on 8 July, aged 80. He was very well known and respected within Melbourne's Slovenian community. He was actively involved at the Slovenian Assocation Melbourne and at the Slovenian Mission in Kew. His funeral was held at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovenian Church in Kew on 17 July. Franc was laid to rest at the Keilor Cemetery which is the final resting place for many Slovenian migrants in Victoria. Stan Prosenak was very good friends with the late Franc Fekonja. He pays tribute to Franc, who was very respected within the Slovenian community, a proud family man and a proud Australian Slovenian. May he rest in God's peace.

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Franc Fekonja je bil dobro znan in spoštovan med slovensko skupnostjo v Melbournu in drugod. Umrl je 8. julija v starosti 80 let. Bil je activen član Slovenskega Društva Melbourne in aktivno sodeloval v Slovenskem Misijonu v Kewju. Njegovo zadnjo slovo je bilo 17. julija v slovenski cerkvi, svetih bratov Cirila in Metoda v Kewju. Pokopan je na pokopališču Keilor, kjer tudi počiva mnogo slovenskih priseljencev iz Viktorije. Stanko Prosenak, ki je bil dober prijatelj s pokojnim Francom je nam več zaupal o njegovem življenju. Povedal je, da je bil Franc ponosen mož, oče, stari oče in pravi heroj! Franc je ljubil obe svoji domovini, Slovenijo in Avstralijo in je rad imel svojo prelepo Prlekijo. Naj Franc počiva v Božjem miru.