Opinion
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Trump’s triumph: Lessons Labor shouldn’t ignore
The overwhelming victory by President-elect, Donald Trump in the U.S. election should send a cold shiver through progressive parties across all democracies, including the Labor government in Australia. Labor and …
Remembering Panayiotes Yiannoudes: A giant of the Cypriot Community and Greek cinema in Australia
Panayiotes (Peter) passed away on Tuesday 5th November 2024 with his family by his side. The entire Cypriot Community mourns his passing but also celebrates his life. Panayiotis was truly …
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The day a humble Cypriot accountant met Quincy Jones in New York City
In 2018 Cypriot Dr Spyros Yiassemides who works at the Treasury in the Republic of Cyprus, wrote about his chance encounter with the American music great Quincy Jones, who has …
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Rethinking multiculturalism: Beyond the salad bowl
Recently I had the opportunity to listen to the annual oration on multiculturalism at Deakin University. On this occasion it was delivered by Tony Burke who is the government’s new …
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Australia – The Great Southern Rock
For many of us, Australia is home. No matter where ones origins are, being or becoming an Australian is a great feeling. Australia is our rock, a home we all …
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Greek communities should be encouraged to incorporate young people’s perspectives
I was recently invited by the Greek Orthodox Community of Saint George in South Brisbane to discuss how Greek communities can utilise digital media to engage young people. My PhD …
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Albanese’s remarks raise the ire of some in the Greek community
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sparked anger among many in the Greek Australian community following his enthusiastic praise for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese during the visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew. …
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Diatribe: Dimitria
October is an exceptional month in the Greek calendar. Not only do we celebrate OXI day, but also the liberation of Thessaloniki and the patronal feast of its protector, Saint …
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Diatribe: The Moonee Valley “Una Razza Una Fazza” Festival returns
There is a village named after Saint Dimitrios in Calabria. It was founded by refugees from Epirus in the fifteenth century, fleeing the Ottoman occupation of their homeland. The refugees …
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Fracturing Australia – multicultural policy must foster dialogue to counter polarisation
There is no doubt that the war in Gaza has placed Australia’s multiculturalism and social cohesion under strain. Not since the Vietnam war has Australian society and politics witnessed such …