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The Piper of Mudros Bay and the Scots Anzacs who came to Lemnos
As the Australian nurses arrived on the northern Aegean Island of Lemnos in August 1915 they were welcomed by the sound of a musical instrument dear to my heart – …
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Meet the eight Greek Australians dominating Victoria’s real estate market under 35
Eight Greek Australians are Victoria’s top real estate agents aged 35 and under. According to a list compiled by the Herald Sun, 19 agents individually traded more than $100m in …
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A Greek Ghanaian girl’s journey to Miss Universe Australia
Alysia Salley has always felt like a typical Greek kid, growing up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Visiting her yiayia and pappou every day after school with her cousins, …
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Shelley Dark challenges existing narratives about Ghikas Voulgaris and Australia’s Convict Pirates
Twenty years ago, our son delivered an astonishing revelation at a family dinner. He had learned that he and his father were descendants of Ghikas Voulgaris—one of the first Greek …
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The thriving Greek family in Jordan whose refugee story spans multiple conflicts
Every Greek diaspora family has a refugee or migration story to share. Some have more than one. Jordanian-born Katia Tsichlakis is in the second group. Her father, Elias, his nine …
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Exploring Alexandria’s rich Greek heritage in Egypt
Being a Hellenophile Indian scholar, I am intensely interested in visiting sites of Hellenic history in different countries and continents. Pursuing my interest and passion, I recently went to Alexandria, …
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Is it possible to come back from the dead? Australia’s first body-freezing facility explores the boundaries of mortality
Freezing your body after death with the hope of coming back to life one day sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. Southern Cryonics, the first body-freezing facility …
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Greek online store creates a bridge of art, culture, and connection
Art is a reflection of culture, history, and emotion, and for Greek Australian business owner of Thalassea, it also serves as a timeless bridge connecting people across borders. Voula Stamatakis …
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Chrissa Keramidas made history at the Australian Ballet
Chrissa Keramidas has her mother to thank for discovering her calling in life. The passion sparked to her seven-year-old led her dancing ballet in some of the world’s biggest stages. …
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From self-doubt to state finalist: Dana Diamataris’ inspiring journey to Miss Universe Australia
Confidence has not always come easy for Dana Diamataris, a beautiful Greek girl from Melbourne, who is today one of the State Finalists for Miss Universe Australia 2024. “More than …