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Marianna Alepidis

Life

Will universities turn to a tiered subscription model for education?

Whether you are a student or an academic at a university around Australia, recent news has probably got you a little disheartened. Late last June the Federal Government announced fee …

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Greek travellers turning their wanderlust into a lifelong adventure, even after having kids

Nestled in Athens, Theo Anagnostopoulos and Maria Vranopoulou ponder what kind of adventure they will take their children on next. The couple’s love for travel dates back to before they …

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Grandkids in distress during COVID-19 lockdown, but sticking it down for yiayia and pappou’s benefit

The Greek community of Australia has been saddened by the news of the deaths of our elders due to COVID-19. During these increasingly stressful times, it is difficult not to …

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Rising to the occasion: Greek-Australian fashion designer Kianna Magelaki on beating self doubt

Spending her first few years growing up on the island of Crete, Kianna Magelaki would watch on as her grandmother would stitch and sew garments. Little did she know that …

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Foraging Greek grandparents’ gardens for good health

There truly is nothing like bringing back a bag of homegrown tomatoes from our grandparent’s gardens. Evidence from a study published in 2019 suggests the benefits stretch beyond receiving delicious …

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Put on hold again: Gyms and beauticians shut shop in Melbourne

News of another stage three lock down has once again rocked Victorian businesses, however this time around they feel a little more prepared. Gyms and other recreational studios had opened …

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The couple that figured out how to make a vegan souvlaki at home

A lot of Greek cuisine culture can be described in that one famous line from the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding: “What you mean you no eat no meat?” …

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Is psychological therapy still taboo in our Greek elder community?

It is almost inevitable that mental traumas would surface in a generation of people who lived through traumatising events such as war, poverty and displacement. However, until recently, asking for …

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Sarah Kokkinos turns secondhand shopping into an experience of its own

Five years ago Sarah Kokkinos saw a gap in the second hand shopping sphere after noticing a lot more trash than treasure in outdoor community markets. “I wanted to create …

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Greek Australian Zoe George tells us about life in Australia’s Big Brother House

Woodwork teacher, blogger and mum of two Zoe George can now add ‘Big Brother contestant’ to her resume. The Subtle Mummy blogger made her way into Australia’s Big Brother house …

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