Zoe Thomaidou
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What the $289m US lawsuit against Monsanto means for Australia
A US court decision involving a $289m payout by Monsanto over claims linking pesticide Roundup to cancer, could have implications for the agriculture industry and lead to further litigation on …
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The diary of a digital nomad
If you are thinking of ways to escape the nine-to-five office work grind without ending up penniless, chances are you’ll find Ellie Marda’s story inspiring. The young graphic designer was …
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Twenty-year-old choreographer reclaims space for youth in arts
Alex Dellaportas is not your typical 20-year-old. She had just finished high school when she founded Spark Youth Dance Company, a not-for-profit driven entirely by young artists with the purpose …
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Campaign seeks to scrap ‘bloody annoying’ tampon tax
It’s been roughly two decades since the GST consumption tax was introduced, and the non-exemption of sanitary products, as they remain classified under the… “luxury” bracket, is still being debated. …
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Demand for Greek speaking volunteers to assist elders
Having a chat in their native language can make any person regardless of age feel like home, but especially for members of our elderly community. Simple gestures like this can …
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Would you give speed dating a go?
A few weeks ago, my usual Google search on Greek Australian news generated an article titled ‘6 Best places to meet a Greek Single in Melbourne’. Posted among similar blog …
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Back to the basics of the Mediterranean diet
A few weeks ago, a colleague and I attended the book launch of The Mediterranean Diet: Recipes from Mediterranean Kitchens, in a booked-out event organised by the Italian Museum in …
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Sexual consent: Is it really a matter of Yes or No?
Last Friday, the New South Wales Government released its first sexual assault strategy, in a bid to improve prevention, provide greater support to victims and better ensure that perpetrators are …
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Nightfall: A performance validating the child’s perspective
Before heading down to La Mama theatre this week with your little one to watch Nightfall, take a moment to recall all those stories your parents would narrate of you …
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Wandering the Mediterranean
While major life events are often credited for instigating radical change, there are times when all it takes is a lightbulb moment for someone to reassess their priorities. This is …