Opinion
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British Museum’s short-term return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece could have long-term benefits
There has been significant controversy over the last week concerning a proposal by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeking the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the Louvre and from …
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Diatribe: Stath, Greek dads and diversity on our screens
“I try to love you, but sometimes, it’s so hard,” Vasos exclaims in anguish, fulminating at yet another display of his son’s ineptitude. Welcome to the world of ‘Stath Lets …
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The reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures: A new way forward?
The Acropolis Research Group welcomes the recent announcement that the Greek Government will seek to enter into a reciprocal loan arrangement with the United Kingdom that would see the Elgin …
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Let’s really separate the church from the state
The new Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, Archbishop Makarios recently addressed a pro-life rally in Sydney. I was surprised by the haste with which the new Primate …
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Australia’s art institutions don’t reflect our diversity: it’s time to change that
For most of us, it is easy to pass judgement on others while finding it difficult to reflect on ourselves. Diversity Arts Australia recently undertook a research project, Shifting the …
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It’s a day of reckoning for Panhellenic Students in Greece as university basic scores are announced
Greek university entrance bases were announced on Tuesday, and – as every year – were accompanied by scenes of frenzy with Greek students rushing to see if they got into …
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Economically, Australia is at risk of becoming Germany… or Greece; and neither of these options are good
It’s four years since then Prime Minister Tony Abbott warned Australia had been heading to “a Greek-style economic future”. He was referring to what he said had been happening under …
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Melbourne’s Elgin Street in Carlton honours the memory of eighth Lord Elgin, son of the looter of the Parthenon Marbles
Generally speaking, Greek-Australians are a diverse tribe. They come from all walks of life and hold any number of political or religious ideologies. They love a good debate and whether …
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Letter: Childcare workers – are they educators or babysitters?
In my last letter, I talked about the real-estate industry and the drama that I had to endure when contracting my home to sell and then find somewhere else to …
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Olympiacos coach David Blatt opens up about PPMS
Olympiacos head coach David Blatt, 60, wrote an open letter about his experience with PPMS (Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis) for the first time since he was diagnosed. The letter was published …