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Australia ‘would never object to’ World Greek Language Day, says Ambassador to Greece

Caretaker conventions ahead of the federal election were the sole reason behind Australia’s stance to not co-sponsor a UNESCO proposal on the proclamation of February 9 as World Greek Language …

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Federal Labor pledges $25 million in community language schools if re-elected

Entering the final week of campaigning ahead of the 3 May federal election, PM Anthony Albanese promised to invest $25 million in the support of Australia’s 600 community language schools. …

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From public servant to myth-teller: Anatolia Karteras finds power in Greek mythical past

Anatolia Karteras is in the UK for a study-teaching stint while planning her Greek island workshop on mythology and self-transformation. Seven years ago, one could not see this coming. Working …

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Three decades of pride: Greek and Gay Support Network marks 30 years

Much has changed in three decades regarding LGBTIQ rights and recognition—particularly in the Greek Australian community. In May 1995, the world’s (reportedly) first Hellenic gay support group launched operations in …

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More than 11,000 marched ‘Free to be’ at Sydney’s 47th Mardi Gras parade [photos]

Another iconic LGBTQI night of nights concluded on Saturday as the culmination of a two week-long celebration with over 80 events for Sydney’s rainbow festival. The 47th Sydney Gay and …

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Meet the backstage crew behind Hobart’s Greek Festival

It was all hands on deck last weekend on North Hobart’s Federal Street, as around 150 volunteers served crowds of multiple times their number, at Tasmania’s annual Greek Festival. “We’re …

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Melbourne group on mission to uncover historical archives on the Greek island of Ithaca

Upon returning from her Ithacan holidays last year, Vicky Kapourelakos showed her mother a document “that brought her to tears”. It was the birth certificate of her mum’s brother who …

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Seremetidis among hundreds of Qantas ex-employees who “found closure” with $120m payout

It took more than a year of mediation between Qantas and the Transport Workers Union, but just before the end of 2024, the two parties reached an agreement over the …

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Powerhouse couple on mixing Indigenous and Greek in marriage and work life

She wanted to be an artist. Her father wanted her to study something she could make a living off, “as all Greek parents did back then.” She settled for architecture. …

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Mani costume, Polynesian ships and Cinderella: A Gen Z’s reflection on knowledge and culture

It was a normal school day for Kleopatra (Kleo) Kokkas when she put on a traditional Mani costume to attend class last week. Her government high school in Melbourne does …

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