Iris Papathanasiou
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The Heart of the Advocate: Poetry as a call to Justice
Poet, Angela Costi’s latest collection, The Heart of the Advocate, explores what it means to be an advocate in our world. Starting from the beginning, she reflects on her childhood …
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Lost and found: Four Greek Australian siblings reunite after 55 years
The story of four siblings of Greek background who only found each other after 55 years, has only just begun to unfold. Born within four years of each other (1968-1971) …
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A century of the Nikakis legacy: From war-torn Smyrna to a thriving family in Australia
When a young Cretan soldier fled the war in Smyrna in 1922, stopping in Crete to say goodbye to his mother before escaping – his journey of survival marked the …
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Greek Australian women address domestic violence crisis head-on
Australia is facing a crisis of domestic and sexual violence — the number of women killed by an intimate partner reached a record high in 2024—an alarming average of two …
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PRONIA’s next chapter: A vision for a stronger and healthier Greek Australian community
When Sylvia Hadjiantoniou stepped into the role of CEO at PRONIA six months ago, she brought with her extensive executive experience in health, education, and infrastructure, and a forward-thinking vision …
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A second shot at Miss Universe Australia with a mission to inspire
Dana Diamataris, loves a new challenge any opportunity she gets. “Why should you stop challenging yourself at any point in your life? Why not continue to do it again and …
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“No One Told Me”: Christina Georgiades’s fight for hope
The journey to parenthood is far from easy for so many. Every day, countless women grapple with the challenge of becoming mothers, yet as a society, we rarely talk about …
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Genetic screening important for Greek couples planning a family
Australia made a significant move to prevent the transmission of life-limiting genetic conditions, such as Thalassaemia, by offering couples planning a family, free carrier screening for three specific conditions. This …
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National Emergency: Domestic violence numbers rise
Khouloud Hawatt, a mother of five was found dead inside a Sydney unit on Wednesday, her husband is now in police custody. Khouloud is the 98th Australian woman killed this …
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Love bombs, intimidation and lies: Unmasking the hidden face of abuse
Sophia* (not her real name) thought she had found love when she met a charming and attentive partner — the ideal. Over their seven-year relationship, however, that love turned into …