Alex Economou
Hellas football superstar Ulysses Kokkinos’ odyssey comes to an end
To many he was the embodiment of the “mangas”, a Greek larrikin, in his day, flamboyant footballer Ulysses Kokkinos embodied not only the Swinging Sixties but was also the star …
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Fires over Greece: veteran Aussie pilot praises nation’s resolve
The fires that ravaged Greece earlier this year were the most dangerous that veteran Australian aerial firefighter Craig Patton had encountered in his 32-year professional career but what also impressed …
Greek-Australian Paxinos among top Greek scientists of last 200 years
He may liken himself to a “mapmaker” but the work of Greek-Australian neuroscientist George Paxinos in mapping the human brain makes him the most cited in his field and placing …
Queen Victoria Market is part of Melburnians’ Christmas traditions
Perhaps one of the best signs that Melbourne is coming out of the deep gloom of the past two years is the opportunity for Melburnians to again take advantage of …
Fearless Lily Maglaras takes to the air and to new life in the circus
Just a few weeks ago Lily Maglaras was at home in Warrnambool writing her VCAL exams. Before even the ink had dried on the papers, the 17-year-old, with her parents’ …
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Sisters set new course for pioneering Greek luxury yacht charter service
Sisters and managing partners Alexandra and Kassandra Lefakinis took over the running of Valef Yachts in 2020, following the death of their father, Vasillios, the founder of the company that …
Writer, producer, director Yelena Popovic poured her heart into making the making of “Man of God”
Which book were you reading that drew you to the story of St Nektatrios? Had you known much about him before reding the book? In 2012, while in Belgrade, I …
COVID-19 rules remain a major factor to consider in your travel plans
One of the biggest industries to be blind-sided by the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic was the travel industry and at long last the borders are again opening within Australia …
Coach, author Cathy Dimarchos prepares us for a changing world
Change is the theme that most defines the work of Sydney life and business coach, mentor speaker and author Cathy Dimarchos. Her most recent work “Same People Different Vision” was …
Architect Kavellaris’ Toorak home shortlisted for world architecture prize
If you go down to leafy Toorak in Melbourne, you will may notice a house quite unlike any other in that affluent suburb. The design of the “JARtB” house draws …