Opinion
A week of being Greek
My friend Yianni is convinced that I am labouring under the delusion that I am possessed of a sense of humour. Accordingly, he claims that he has been valiantly attempting …
Life –
Hydra and the flame of the Revolution, an online seminar by Alexander Billinis
Alexander Billinis from the Clemson University (USA) will present an online lecture entitled “Hydra and the Flame of the Revolution”, on Thursday 3 June, at 7 pm, at the Greek …
Princess Diana vs the World: tragedy, arete, kleos, or something else?
To those who know me well, it is no secret that I am an anglophile tragic at heart in the way only colonials who have shed those bonds of subject-hood …
Leaders and officials send messages to commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete
Melbourne commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War, earlier this year with a number of events. Over …
Australia’s PM thanks multicultural communities, honours their sacrifices
This year’s Budget is a significant time in Australia’s history as the world confronts the worst pandemic in a century. We see the terrible impacts and toll of COVID-19 almost …
William Lloyd and the liberation of Pontus
It is fair to say that sadly, even today, the region of Pontus exists on the margins of the Greek national and historical narrative. A remote land nestled between the …
Dialogue –
Protection for European Citizens outside Europe
If you hold a Greek passport, you are considered a European citizen, meaning a citizen of a member state of the European Union (EU). Holding a Greek / European passport …
Celebration of multiculturalism at the Victorian Premier’s Iftar Dinner
The Victorian Premier’s Iftar Dinner was a symbol of multiculturalism at its finest, with representatives from all faiths in attendance. I had the privilege of being seated beside Minister Melissa …
What Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ can teach us about reentering the world after a year of isolation
In the ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey,” Homer’s hero, Odysseus, describes the wild land of the Cyclops as a place where people don’t gather together in public, where each person …
Dark days of Disco-bolus
I am fascinated by the discobolus silhouette that adorns the façade of the Greek Centre in Melbourne’s CBD. Viewed from close up, the edifice appears to be populated by disparate …