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Trump, and Giannis – Greek Diaspora politics, identity and leverage
On the road to the White House, President Donald Trump, at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, mocked – or so it seemed – Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known …
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Suzy Bourdamis represents the beating heart of care, advocacy, and community
Carers are often the unseen and under recognised workers in our communities and most do it out of love. Providing care for elderly parents who lose the capacity to care …
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La Trobe University’s Greek Studies: Pioneering language and cultural education in Victoria
La Trobe University’s Greek Studies program is the only tertiary institution in Victoria offering Greek language subjects. We continue to attract students of all ages and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse …
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Ensuring justice: The Victorian Integrity Committee must rein in IBAC overreach
Recently I wrote to the Victorian Parliamentary ‘Integrity and Oversight Committee’ (IOC) which has been tasked with reviewing the powers and functions of Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Committee (IBAC) The …
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Diatribe: The Edification of Children
When I was young, some of the readings that we were periodically assigned at Greek School, were penned by a mysterious figure who would always begin with the endearment «Αγαπητοί …
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The long walls of HANZAC
On the second last day before returning back home to Australia, the long Walls of HANZAC have been completed. If the weather holds, the sign (HELLENIC ANZAC) above the walls …
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Major changes for Aussie property sellers: Clearance certificates now required
From January 1, 2025, if you are selling any type of property in Australia and fail to present a clearance certificate, the buyer must withhold 15 per cent of the …
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Diatribe: Misopogon
It was the anniversary of the crowning of Admiral Romanos I Lekapenos as co-emperor of the underage Constantine VII. I was recalling a lecturer at university pronouncing Lekapenos as Lekapenus, …
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Diatribe: Changing the date
“What are you doing Christmas Eve?” Niko enquired. “Going to Midnight Mass?” «Άκου εκεί Midnight Mass,” Stefo sniggered. “Like the good little Orthodox boy he is, he is going to …
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Family violence and how general practitioners can help victim survivors
Family violence and intimate partner violence is a hidden societal problem. It can and does affect families of all types although women who are in relationships with men, are more …