Dialogue
Constructing Hellenism: A ‘stroke’ of the modern Greek language
Marking my ceremonial return to the office last month after lockdown, I was crossing the street when I overheard two construction workers snigger with the high-pitched nasal diction that characterises …
COP26, hope and judgment in a crisis
The United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow (‘COP26’) was held in the wake of extreme-weather events made worse by climate change, new warnings of danger from the scientific community and …
Inspiration or appropriation: From the swastika to the use of ancient symbols in modern times
Symbols are a part of the fundamental nature of human beings. We use them to dictate meaning, rules and as markers, all of which help us understand the world around …
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Filotimo, the Marrickville mural showcases the ‘love of honour’
For a supposedly untranslatable concept, the idea of «Φιλότιμο», something which is apparently encoded within the DNA of all people of Greek ancestry, haσ been around for an incredibly long …
Philotimo, leventia and storytelling: The moral necessity of Greek-Australian narratives
Philosopher Plato supposedly claimed that “those who tell stories rule society”. There is no question that narratives frame the way we view the world, and consequently, how we engage with …
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Sydney Olympic fan eyes tonight’s game
Sydney Olympic fan George Mpliokas is so enraptured by his team that he rushed to their game straight after his wedding ceremony. He is now dreaming of another win at …
Meet Evmenios, the newly enthroned Bishop of Kerasounta
If names signify the essence of an existence, then certainly this is the case for the newly enthroned bishop of Kerasounta, who is headquartered in the Archdiocesan District of Northcote. …
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17 November, the day democracy died and was reborn in Athens
Fascism and extreme demagoguery has no place in our society. Yet in recent years, we have seen the rise (and fall) of Golden Dawn, Trumpism, Bolsanaro, Erdogan and more. 17 …
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“Her Voice: Greek women and their friends”, a personal appreciation
Two Christmases ago, my mother informed me that she had been afforded the honour, by Women’s Food For Thought Network Founder and community activist Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou, of contributing her biography …
Andrew Liveris foreshadows a global carbon price at COP26 summit in Glasgow
Darwin-born Greek Andrew Liveris is a co-convener of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s “gas-led recovery” program and has recently participated in discussions with John Kerry, US President Joe Biden’s climate envoy. …