Zoe Thomaidou
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Girlsplain: Ali Kitinas and Jodie Matthews take on mansplaining with new podcast
Have you ever been ‘mansplained’ to? Greek Australian Ali Κitinas believes the experience is common for women. “I think most women have a pretty negative experience of being mansplained to. …
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Stella Cozamanis receives Governor’s Commendation Excellence Award
A couple of months into her school graduate chapter, Stella Cozamanis still has reasons to celebrate the end of a “quite stressful” Year 12. At an official ceremony which took …
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National Theatre of Greece’s meditative ‘Goodbye, Lindita’ brings new theatrical tragedy to Adelaide Festival
Are you familiar with the Greek expression ‘πέθανε από στεναχώρια’? It translates to a person “dying of sadness”, which is also known as “broken heart syndrome”. Athens-based director Mario Banushi …
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WA with one of the smallest Greek communities boasts one of the strongest Hellenic hubs
When the Hellenic Community of Western Australia was formed in 1923, its primary concern was the building of a church. To this day, the Greek Orthodox church of Saints Constantine …
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Australia’s first fully dedicated to Battle of Crete memorial nearing completion
The countdown is on for the completion of Western Australia’s much anticipated Battle of Crete Memorial, with the committee spearheading the project announcing the 11th of May 2024 as the …
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Nick Giannopoulos on why ‘Wog Life’ is your final chance to see him live on stage
Whether a fan of his comedy or not, anyone of Greek – in fact non-Anglo – background raised in post-war Australia has reasons to acknowledge Nick Giannopoulos’ work. The comedian …
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Melbourne couple turn Greek family recipe of early 1800s to award-winning business
How many family gatherings can you recall with ouzo and meze on the table? Partners in life Jim Koutsougeras and Eleni Lambropoulos can count between them dozens of them. “Ouzo …
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‘No lead’ on Australian fugitive murder suspect James Dalamangas, says Greek police
The clock is ticking for the search of James Dalamangas’ whereabouts in Greece, where Australian authorities believe the wanted fugitive is “still currently residing” since 1999. But Greek police say …
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Kostas Efepoulos, a Greek Australian bullying victim writes empathetic anthem about SYRIZA’s leader
Greek Australian Kostas Efepoulos, living in Greece, has many life accomplishments to be proud of. Efepoulos’ day job is as a school PE teacher in Patra. He also volunteers to …
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‘Workplace hero’ Theo, who won court against Qantas, made Australia home as a Greek migrant
In a first-ever criminal prosecution against Qantas, the NSW District Court handed down a verdict this month, ruling that the airline illegally stood down Theo Seremetidis over health and safety …