Iris Papathanasiou
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Innocence Shattered: Ioanna’s harrowing eyewitness account of the Greek Civil War’s horrors at just 10 years old
It has been 62 years since Ioanna Gendis (née Paziou) set foot in Australia to reunite with her first love. Yet, memories of the Greek Civil War – in the …
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Plastic surgery is about more than just looks; Greek surgeon explains
It is with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm that specialist plastic surgeon Dr Foti Sofiadelis returned recently to Melbourne from the UK, where he lived with his family for …
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Outback life inspires Martin Dougiamas to create world leading education solution
When the founder of Moodle, Martin Dougiamas spent his childhood years roaming the desert in central Australia, little did he know that one day he would be part of a …
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Grandmother Eleni’s fairytale Christmas wonderland sparks joy
A quiet Melbourne neighbourhood enjoys its very own Christmas wonderland every year, thanks to Greek Australian grandmother Eleni Zakkas, who has been transforming her home and garden, in time for …
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Three years ago Alexandra Bampakou changed schools, countries and languages, and yet she excelled
A recently arrived student from Kastoria in Greece has set an example and has reaped the rewards of her efforts, achieving an impressive score in her VCE exams, despite changing …
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Concerns voiced over plans for a mental health facility next to Alphington Grammar
Alphington Grammar School is tackling yet another contentious issue this year, after receiving news of a proposed mental health facility to open next to the school grounds. Earlier in the …
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“We created our own village here in Australia”
Two Greek Australian couples from Melbourne, who recently celebrated their double wedding anniversary of 60 years told Neos Kosmos about how life became sweeter and more bearable once their fellow …
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‘Baby whisperer’ Niki Sprekos is Australia’s favourite photographer of the year
Malvern East photographer Niki Sprekos who specialises in newborn, maternity, baby and family photography, is Australia’s favourite photographer, after winning first place at the Find a Photographer Awards that were …
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The 40 year game of football that keeps on giving
Laughter echoes across the soccer pitch at Chelsworth Park as I make my way there, on a sunny Wednesday afternoon in Spring. It’s only a week since heavy rains flooded …
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A new local Greek coffee, organic and ethically sourced
If you happened to pass by the Antipodes Festival, you might have noticed a new Greek coffee named MELVOURNI, being served with delicious loukoumades at St Gerry’s kiosk. Named after …