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The thriving Greek family in Jordan whose refugee story spans multiple conflicts

Every Greek diaspora family has a refugee or migration story to share. Some have more than one. Jordanian-born Katia Tsichlakis is in the second group. Her father, Elias, his nine …

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Chrissa Keramidas made history at the Australian Ballet

Chrissa Keramidas has her mother to thank for discovering her calling in life. The passion sparked to her seven-year-old led her dancing ballet in some of the world’s biggest stages. …

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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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