Dialogue
Ismene Thiveos set to run for councillor in Moreland
I’m Ismene Thiveos and I’ve put up my hand to run in the Moreland Council elections. With three generations of my family living in Moreland, I have a strong understanding …
Are we still in this together?
In anticipation of this year’s delayed Federal Budget due to be handed down by Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday, 6 October, I was reminded of one of the great movies of …
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Marc Chagall and Greece: a love story hidden between the brush strokes
“Greece is both still Europe but also already the Orient.” Marc Chagall At first instance, Modernist painter Marc Chagall’s relationship with Greece is not immediately apparent. Referred to by …
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PRONIA throws its support behind Jenny Mikakos
PRONIA, a vital support system for the first wave of Greek migrants, has issued a statement following the resignation of Jenny Mikakos: PRONIA acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding contributions to …
Burning down the house: Bushfire seasons around the world
Growing up in Australia, one is no stranger to raging wind, seas, brutal and harsh sunlight, and the constant blazing fires that char their way through every summer. For those …
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New EU migration pact driven by political compromise, not humanitarianism
The EU has revealed its long-awaited pact on migration and asylum. Brought forward by a week, the timing seems an attempt to pacify the outrage over the devastating fire at …
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Maria Vamvakinou’s ‘thoughts’ are with Jenny Mikakos
Maria Vamvakinou sent a message of support to Jenny Mikakos following her resignation as health minister: My thoughts are with Jenny today. The very difficult decision she has made today …
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Opinion: Making Greek entertainment more accessible and attractive to younger generations
Engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse media can often be the catalyst for practicing language and staying connected with ones heritage. Between satellite television, Greek-Australian broadcasting and the internet, there …
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What the Greek classics tell us about grief and the importance of mourning the dead
Months since the start of the coronavirus crisis, our ability to mourn and process death remains disrupted due to the ever-present fear of the threat of the coronavirus and the …
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“Greece worries about its security, Germans worry about the refugees
“When Germans think about Lesbos they think about the misery of refugees and the horrific fires in the Moria camp. When the Greek government thinks about Lesbos it thinks first …