“This was no militaristic or nationalistic parade. Instead, it had the feel of a street party,” says Dean Kalimniou.

“The Orlov rebellion … was absurd in conception, devoid of genuine libertarian teleology and brutal and chaotic in execution.” – J. C Alexander.

The Speak Greek campaign represents a futile and ultimately doomed attempt to stave off the inevitable says Dean Kalimniou.

“Greek Australian women had to fight hard against their parents and prevailing social stereotypes in order to secure their education,” says Dean Kalimniou.

“As we speak Greek in March, let us remember that the conversation upon our underpinning values is long overdue,” says Dean Kalimniou.

Dean Kalimniou writes about the one time Greek foreign minister, businessman and president of the Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus, Georgios Christakis-Zografos.

The fact of the matter is that though March may be ‘Speak Greek Month’, there are deep social and psychological reasons as to why we are ambivalent about the Greek language.

Right in time for Valentines Day, Dean Kalimniou discusses the Greek community’s favourite love songs.

Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and renowned John of the Golden Speech, patron saints of all Orthodox students.

Greek clients find it difficult to understand that the law works to prohibit them from managing the family property after their death, Dean Kalimniou says.