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Nick Thyssen: Honouring the legacy of a visionary innovator
From Valimitika to entrepreneurial vision Nick Thyssen’s, (Nikolaos Theodossiadis), journey from the small village of Valimitika in Greece as a 16-year-old to Australia in 1951 is inspirational. Born in the …
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Diatribe: Erysichthon the insatiable
“And just like a greedy fire never refuses food and burns up countless torches and, where a greater supply of fuel is available, seeks more and more, and grows only …
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End of November deadline for Ktimatologio in Greece
The Ktimatologio is the new, modern land registry in Greece, where all private and public properties of all types must be registered. This new land registry replaces the old one, …
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Diatribe: Μαύρα
“I miss all those old nonnas wearing black, with their cute headscarves, walking back from the shops with their little shopping carts. You just don’t get that kind of authenticity …
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Michael Filios: The rebel with a goofy grin
He did not notice the little rules. Some he ignored but most never even bothered him. He was a big dickhead and a glorious buddy. In class he could not …
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Australia’s epidemic of elder abuse in estate planning
Australia stands on the brink of a significant demographic shift. By 2050, it’s anticipated that one in four Australians will be over the age of 65, marking a profound transformation …
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Saving the legacy of private nursing
For 13 years, I’ve been a proud nurse at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, but my connection runs deeper—woven into my family’s story since the 1960s. My great aunt immigrated from …
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Why I empathise with asylum seekers – The forgotten humanity in the boat people debate
Only the most privileged us could see those risking their lives to reach Australia’s shores as a threat. The term “privilege” here is not just about economic standing; it is …
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The old gods, new wars, and the battle for the past
Among the roster of nominees to fill Donald Trump’s recently re-elected presidential cabinet is Pete Hegseth, whom Trump has chosen as his Secretary of Defence. Hegseth’s credentials for the position …
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John Vasilakakos: A pioneer and protagonist of multiculturalism in Australia
John Vasilakakos, as a migrant child, arrived in Australia as a 14-year- old adolescent in 1965 with his family and settled in Melbourne. He had completed Year 1 of high …