Iris Papathanasiou
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From Feta to Prosecco: Petition demands protection of European food heritage
A Greek Australian has launched a parliamentary e-petition calling for Australia to legally recognise Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) as negotiations resume between Australia and the European Union on a …
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Understanding dementia: A vital forum for Melbourne’s Greek community
As dementia continues to affect an increasing number of Greek Australians, understanding the condition and its impact is important for those affected, including family members. A forum by Fronditha Care …
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Greek Australian debut takes top prize for Emerging Writer
The captivating tale of four women spanning continents and generations, bound by the legacies of their Greek ancestry and the enduring symbol of the mati, has won gold at the …
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Dr Magdalena Simonis sounds alarm on elderly overdoses
Deaths from accidental overdoses among Australia’s elderly are climbing sharply, with doctors warning that confusion around medications, multiple prescriptions, and stigma surrounding drug use are fuelling a silent crisis. Speaking …
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The midlife divorce trend: Is it menopause, or a time of reckoning?
Is it menopause, or a time of reckoning? This question is at the centre of a rising global trend of women in midlife increasingly choosing divorce, challenging assumptions about long-term …
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PRONIA opens new offices in Oakleigh
On the bustling streets of Oakleigh, the energy of Melbourne’s Greek community is alive in every corner. Animated conversations in Greek drift across the streets as shoppers go about their …
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Miss Universe Australia 2025: Triumph, heartbreak and resilience for Greek Australian contestants
At a glamorous event in the Crown Perth ballroom last week, 30 finalists of Miss Universe Australia put on a dazzling show to win over the judges in pursuit of …
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From Marrickville’s shopfront to national leadership: Caroline Diamantis on the changing face of pharmacy
In the Greek suburbs of Sydney’s inner west, Caroline Diamantis has ran her pharmacy for over two decades. “I have owned this current pharmacy for 17 years and have ‘grown …
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Marinis Pirpiris takes the helm of key Victorian surgical safety council
In a significant development for Victorian healthcare, Associate Professor Marinis Pirpiris has been appointed Chair of the Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council (VPCC) — one of the state’s most important ministerially …
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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 …