Anastasia Tsirtsakis
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No-one does summer like the Greeks do
It was some 30 years ago that Alexandra Servos and Andrea Ibrahim first fell in love with Greek fashion, and flirted with the idea of opening their own store back …
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Vicky Kanellopoulos’ Vulva Revival
Body image is a hot topic. With the rise of social media and people’s engagement with the medium, questions are increasingly arising surrounding the use of filters and apps to …
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Rising from the ashes, the Greek restaurant that’s a home away from home, but better
It was just days before Mother’s Day, Spitiko’s busiest day of the year, that the South Melbourne institution was engulfed in flames, causing severe damage to the front kitchen and …
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Calling all contemporary Greek music lovers
Melbourne is a fair distance from Greece, but when an OPEN JAM ‘Καφενειο’ session is underway, you’d be convinced otherwise. Organised by Anna Vithoulkas in the heart of Northcote each …
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Greek Australian academic at the forefront of addressing domestic violence
Just last week in Australia six women were killed in a matter of seven days. So it’s fair to say that the appointment of the Respect Victoria board, an independent …
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The weight plan changing lives
Maria Akritidis remembers when she was at her heaviest. Exhausted, just getting out of bed most mornings was a struggle, let alone walking up a flight of stairs, and as …
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YIAYIA RECIPE SERIES: The evolution of Greek cooking in the diaspora
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, or pita for that matter. For Penelope Efthimiadis, it’s that very smell that to this day transports her back to …
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Does God exist?
Despite advancements in science and technology, throughout different civilisations the question of whether God exists has continued to inspire debate. Actor Nicholas Papademetriou has grappled with the question himself, and …
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A tulip wonderland in the Dandenong Ranges
With people increasingly living their lives at a faster pace, the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life can undoubtedly bring welcome relief. Organisers of the 2018 …
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The bra design shaking up the lingerie industry
Being a woman comes with its challenges; gender inequality across various sectors, periods, pregnancy, and even breasts. According to reports, it is estimated almost 80 per cent of women around …