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Arete: Virtue, influence, and the writers who stay

Arete ἀρετή – is one of my favourite Greek words. The standard translation is virtue –excellence, and goodness. This is technically correct, but the sound and associations in English miss …

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The war on words: How the Trump administration is rewriting reality

The first month of the second Trump administration has been unpredictable. From threatened tariffs to the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, threats to seize Greenland, and a very real …

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Greek Week: The forgotten festival that sparked Melbourne’s Greek cultural scene

It has been said many times before – Greek organisations here have not been very good at documenting their history. Whether it be listing the various members of the boards, …

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Hellene by birth, Australian by choice

As I approach my 75th birthday next month, having spent 71 years in Australia, I often find myself reflecting on my youthful adventures and pondering what my life might have …

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Power of attorney abroad for transactions in Greece

When someone wants to sign a real estate transaction in Greece but does not reside in the country, he/she can sign the deed indirectly, by signing a power of attorney …

Inheritance tax in Australia: Necessary reform or a political third rail?

The proposal to reintroduce an inheritance tax in Australia is reigniting an old debate one that is often clouded by political fearmongering and ideological divisions. While Great Britain and the …

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Diatribe: On secondment

Widely debated in our community of late, is the news that the Greek government, through an initiative by the Minister of Education, Religion, and Sports, will send 600 clergy on …

Creative Australia and cancel culture: Venice Biennale debacle

Today, the Board of Creative Australia announced that Khaled Sabsabi would no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026. It was only a week ago that he was …

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Diatribe: For the Love of Humanity – The Jewish medical relief fund in Greece

Even before the close of World War II, Jewish relief organisations began to seek volunteers for post-war relief work in shattered Europe. In Australia, Jewish communities established the Jewish Relief …

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Tribute to Sofia Mastoris

I write to pay tribute to the late Sofia Mastoris, whose passing marks the end of an era—one defined by grassroots mobilisation and an unwavering dedication to the Greek community. …

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