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Why I empathise with asylum seekers – The forgotten humanity in the boat people debate
Only the most privileged us could see those risking their lives to reach Australia’s shores as a threat. The term “privilege” here is not just about economic standing; it is …
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The old gods, new wars, and the battle for the past
Among the roster of nominees to fill Donald Trump’s recently re-elected presidential cabinet is Pete Hegseth, whom Trump has chosen as his Secretary of Defence. Hegseth’s credentials for the position …
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John Vasilakakos: A pioneer and protagonist of multiculturalism in Australia
John Vasilakakos, as a migrant child, arrived in Australia as a 14-year- old adolescent in 1965 with his family and settled in Melbourne. He had completed Year 1 of high …
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A visual journey of Greek-Australian life: Legacy across generations
I am so pleased to have recently launched the new photographic exhibition, A Visual Journey of Greek-Australian Life. Last year’s exhibition, Greek Weddings under the Southern Cross, broke new ground …
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How HACCI and PRONIA build community through business and care
The Chamber’s longstanding partnership with PRONIA (Greek welfare) reflects something important about both of our missions — how businesses and community organisations work together to create a sense of belonging …
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Diatribe: Delphi
Delphi shares the same root with the Greek word for womb, δελφύς. It is thus not only, as the ancient Greeks believed, the centre of the world but the beginning …
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From Olympia to the mat: How earning a BJJ Black Belt honours our ancient Hellenic wisdom
Recently I achieved something that has taken years of training, discipline, and pure heartbreaking resilience – black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The journey made me think about my heritage …
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Trump’s triumph: Lessons Labor shouldn’t ignore
The overwhelming victory by President-elect, Donald Trump in the U.S. election should send a cold shiver through progressive parties across all democracies, including the Labor government in Australia. Labor and …
Remembering Panayiotes Yiannoudes: A giant of the Cypriot Community and Greek cinema in Australia
Panayiotes (Peter) passed away on Tuesday 5th November 2024 with his family by his side. The entire Cypriot Community mourns his passing but also celebrates his life. Panayiotis was truly …
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The day a humble Cypriot accountant met Quincy Jones in New York City
In 2018 Cypriot Dr Spyros Yiassemides who works at the Treasury in the Republic of Cyprus, wrote about his chance encounter with the American music great Quincy Jones, who has …