Iris Papathanasiou
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Bianca Black: On Miss Universe, Greek summers and keeping it real
In just a few days, the bright lights of Crown Perth will shine on the 30 finalists of Miss Universe Australia 2025. Among them stands Bianca Black, a striking 28-year-old …
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Nasia Delis steps into her light with Miss Universe Australia
As the Miss Universe Australia 2025 finals in Perth draw near, a trio of accomplished and stunning Greek Australian beauties are getting ready to take the national stage. Among them, …
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How $2,000 in strata fees pushed a Greek Australian woman to the brink
A $2,000 debt owed to apartment building’s strata management has become a legal and financial nightmare for Canberra-based Greek Australian Amalia Vatavalis. Speaking to Neos Kosmos, Vatavalis says she could …
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From Melbourne to Miss Universe: Dana Diamataris’ journey of self-belief and cultural pride
“My goal this year is to say ‘Yes’ to every opportunity that comes my way,” Dana Diamataris told Neos Kosmos in March, ahead of the Miss Universe Australia Victoria State …
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Parkinson’s Australia CEO Olivia Nassaris hails new breakthrough a “game-changer” for patients
Scientists at the University of South Australia have developed a long-acting injectable treatment that could revolutionise the way people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms—by replacing the need for multiple …
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Stroke can be stopped: Greek Australians need a new message
Every 11 minutes someone in Australia experiences a stroke. In many cases, even if the stroke is survived, it may lead to a long-term disability altering the patient’s life and …
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Parenting teens without fear: Dr Jari Evertsz on what works
How do you nurture happiness at home during the often turbulent adolescent years? How can parents and carers avoid the pitfalls that fracture relationships with teenagers? More importantly, how can …
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The incredible story continues: Four siblings discover five more and their shared roots in Kalymnos
Only a few months ago, four Greek Australian siblings who were given up for adoption at birth found each other after 55 years. Born in Sydney between 1968 and 1971, …
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Half a million undiagnosed: Confronting Australia’s diabetes crisis
Australia is in the grip of a silent epidemic— one that is affecting millions, but flying under the radar for far too many. Diabetes, particularly type 2, has become one …
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Fighting for a Cure: Remembering Angelina Lati and her unwavering spirit
Angelina Lati, the brave and bright young woman who touched so many hearts with her unwavering spirit, left this world last week, on May 29, after nearly seven years battling …