Opinion
Fairfield Theatre, part of our multicultural heritage
It is close to forty years since the first Epidavros Festival took place by the banks of the Yarra River in Fairfield. The festival helped give birth to the flowering …
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Steve Dimopoulos says there’s a reason why a lot is being asked of Victorians
Since the global coronavirus pandemic landed in our state nearly 19 months ago, we have asked a lot of Victorians. We’ve needed people to stay at home, to avoid meeting …
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Theo Theophanous’ message for the 61st anniversary of Independence for the Republic of Cyprus
On 1 October, Cypriots around the world, along with their Greek brothers and sisters, celebrated with great joy and pride the 61st anniversary of the proclamation of our Cyprus, as …
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Diatribe: At the park, in lockdown
At our local park, it always happens like this. Sundry parents, engrossed in their iphones, look up occasionally and call out to their children, who are attempting to extricate themselves …
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“We thought about it a little and decided to get vaccinated”
Giving artists hope I work in disability services full-time so was able to access a specific clinic dedicated to vaccinating those who work with vulnerable and at risk people. I …
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AUKUS Pact, French view it as the new Trafalgar
A few days ago, one of the biggest crises in French and Australian relations took place. It was presented in detail by international media all over the world. What happened …
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How I fell in love with Athens
I took a deep breath and inhaled the Athens smog feeling rather high. Finally, here I was alone in this beautiful city where I’d come to make my home – …
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The importance of Greek-Australian community groups for the celebration of heritage
It’s often easy to forget where we come from, living so far away from the homeland of our parents or grandparents. Even though celebrations like Easter, Christmas, our name days …
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Dobbing is not in our DNA
The violence we have recently seen from a minority of anti-vax protesters is unacceptable and police should arrest and fine especially violent participants. It’s their job. The fact that some …
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The Pfizer vax, a lollipop and some fun to ease the tension
To him, it feels like it’s been ages. But, really, it’s hardly been any time at all. The young Greek-Australian man sitting on a plastic chair, in 15-degree temperature, in …