Mary Sinanidis
Dialogue –
It’s time to vote – but there’s a feeling that we’ve seen it all before
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten made their final pitches to voters this week. One urged Australians that now is not the time for change so that …
Features –
25 things to do at Syntagma Square in Athens
The steps at Syntagma Square have been a traditional meeting point for people as all roads seem to lead here. You’ll find commuters rushing during peak hour traffic, children feeding …
News –
War veterans: Luke Haitas, a proud Greek who served in Afghanistan
The Taliban had long been entrenched in many areas of the Zabul Province in Afghanistan in 2010. By this stage, the deterioration of security had seen an 82 per cent …
News –
War veterans: Korean veteran Konstantinos Kontossis, a reluctant hero of a ‘Forgotten War’
There’s a Greek saying that goes Θα γίνει της Κορέας that roughly translates to “All hell will break loose”. The expression gained popularity in the ’50s upon the return of …
Life –
Greek Australian teen entrepreneurs introduce a new underage demographic to the clubbing scene
Back in the ’80s, before the days of photo IDs, you’d borrow the birth certificates of older friends, memorise their details – even their starsigns (because bouncers would ask) – …
Dialogue –
Conundrum: The meat paradox and the dark side of veganism
Vegans wonder why there is so much venom surrounding their decision to refrain from eating meat or wearing animal products. There’s even a term for the negative reactions against veganism …
Life –
Tales of a Kastellorizian great grandmother’s exotic garments
As a young Greek-Irish boy raised in Melbourne, Geoffrey Conaghan was fascinated by tales of his great grandmother Amirisa Hatziagapitou Askitis. Photos of her as a black-clad yiayia in Australia …
Dialogue –
Pontian parade and March mayhem rolled into one
Like the revolutionaries of Greek independence, Pontians survived persecution under the Turkish yoke, managed to show bravery and gave future generations lessons on the value of Freedom. For this reason …
News –
Preparing for a funeral… photos from the Archdiocese
The news of Australia’s Archbishop Stylianos passing at 6pm on Monday, the Greek Independence Day holiday, sent shockwaves rippling through the Greek community. Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Terens Quick …
News –
Young diasporans took the lead in Nostos III – and Greek-Cypriot-Egyptian ministers were impressed
The Ancient Greek theme of Nostos usually involved an epic hero befalling all manner of calamities as he returned home by sea to finally reach a place of safety and …