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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 …

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A visual journey of Greek-Australian life: Legacy across generations

I am so pleased to have recently launched the new photographic exhibition, A Visual Journey of Greek-Australian Life. Last year’s exhibition, Greek Weddings under the Southern Cross, broke new ground …

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How HACCI and PRONIA build community through business and care

The Chamber’s longstanding partnership with PRONIA (Greek welfare) reflects something important about both of our missions — how businesses and community organisations work together to create a sense of belonging …

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Diatribe: Delphi

Delphi shares the same root with the Greek word for womb, δελφύς. It is thus not only, as the ancient Greeks believed, the centre of the world but the beginning …

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From Olympia to the mat: How earning a BJJ Black Belt honours our ancient Hellenic wisdom

Recently I achieved something that has taken years of training, discipline, and pure heartbreaking resilience – black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The journey made me think about my heritage …

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