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Along with COVID-19, we are also experiencing a loneliness epidemic
A social link is vital for the well being of the individual and the whole. It affects emotional and physical health aspects throughout our lives. The need to belong somewhere, …
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Why aren’t we wearing masks?
After early success in suppressing COVID-19, we are facing a resurgence in Victoria, which is threatening disease control for the whole country. Outbreaks in northwestern Melbourne, including in public housing …
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Greek survivors voice painful memories of the German occupation
When contemporary witnesses speak of their experiences during the WW2 German invasion and occupation of Greece between 1941 and 1944, history comes alive. Before an online video archive of their …
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Defunding the funders: Averoff and Slavery
Mention the name “Giorgios Averoff” to any Greek, and the immediate response is “benefactor.” A wealthy expatriate businessman, he applied his wealth to a number of institutional and educational projects …
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What the loss of Channel 31 would mean for Victoria’s diverse communities and the media industry
Channel 31 (C31), Melbourne and Geelong’s multicultural television network, was set to lose its broadcasting licence on Tuesday, 30 June. The decision not to close it was made by the …
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Kemal Ataturk statues cast shadow over his dark legacy
During the recent issue about whether some statues should be removed or not I noticed what seemed to be a majority of Greek Australians were against it. Most seemed to …
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Workplace sexual harrassment, how gender inequality affects people at work
Sexual harassment remains a salient issue in the Australian workplace. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that one in two women and one in four men are subjected to harassment …
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Multilingual Australia is missing out on vital COVID-19 information
Victoria’s chief health officer has admitted the government did not properly engage with linguistically diverse communities about COVID-19 in the run-up to Melbourne’s recent spike in cases. Professor Brett Sutton …
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Open letter on Greek Genocide
Dear Madam President and Mr Prime Minister, I am writing to express my frustration with Greece’s stance on the Greek Genocide. Over the last 12 months, the current Prime Minister …
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Tongues of Greek Australia: An Anglicised Hellenic language
The photograph of the composite sign accompanying this text was taken by my own insufficiency while driving around the streets of Melbourne. It represents, better than any words ever could, …