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Fifty years ago last month, Australia changed, fundamentally
In August 1973, Gough Whitlam and Al Grassby made multiculturalism a cornerstone of our Australian story. Their policy paper, A multicultural society for the future, marked the first formal acknowledgement …
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Diatribe: The Grand refusal – Cavafy and the Referendum
In the lead up to the Australian referendum on the Aboriginal Voice to Parliament, I have been re-reading Cavafy, whosepoem “Che Fece … Il Gran Rifiuto,” sometimes translated in English …
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Irini’s legacy: a life fuelled by love, resilience, and generosity
Irini belonged to a generation of Greek immigrant women who escaped poverty out of the need to create a better world for ensuing generations. As with the Greek girls of …
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The resurgence of Greco-Roman studies – propaganda or learning?
Over the past few weeks, the Greco-Roman past has been centre stage on social media. From reports about men thinking daily about the Roman Empire to breathless–and sometimes contentious–coverage of …
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IBAC sealed Premier’s downfall, but Andrews’ COVID-19 response will be what defines him
Daniel Andrews’s fate was sealed on Wednesday October 6, 2021. That’s when the “Age” reported that the Victorian Premier was being investigated by the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) regarding …
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Greek Collingwood fanatics anxiously await glory on Saturday
As the final siren went off last Friday night, I just laid down on the floor of my lounge room repeating out loud, “We’ve made the grand final – we’ve …
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VALE Dr Spiro Moraitis: The passing of a visionary Greek community leader
On September 7, 2023, Dr Spiro Moraitis passed away. Dr Moraitis, (27/1/1933-1933- 7/9/2023) was a tireless worker for addressing the multiple migrant problems and a driving personality behind the establishment …
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George Zangalis’ ashes scattered in his beloved village, Drymades in Epirus
George Zangalis had a final wish: to be cremated and have his ashes scattered in his cherished village. His daughter, Vasso, carried out this wish while currently in Epirus. The …
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And that’s why they made ouzo.
Travelling with a Greek speaking friend around the Greek islands is of course a wonderful way to see both the beauty of the place and to have an instant translator. …
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Letter: A Greek migrant’s heartfelt call for Indigenous recognition and progress in Australia
I came to Australia many years ago but have always retained my Greek identity. I am proud of my Greek heritage, and I am proud of this country. I have …