Dialogue
Remembering Theia Toula, the roving Greek school teacher followed by her students wherever she could establish herself
Greek school teacher Stamatia Kyratzis. (1928-2021) was lovingly known to her Greek Australian students as Thia Toula even though she was no one’s real aunt. The location of her class …
Ellinomatheia, the preservation of the Greek language pyramid
The Greek language, the civilization, the one expressed in Greek, the texts that are written in Greek are all those with which the whole civilized world (re)cognizes and distinguishes the …
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A ‘Wog’s’ argument on why Eddie McGuire is no racist
Eddie McGuire is a Broady boy. Broady boys are not racists. How do I know this? Well, I am a Broady boy. Like Eddie I grew up in Broadmeadows. Unlike …
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Antipodes Journal 2020: Not quite white
One day in grade two, I was reading my class assigned reading book with my teacher, Mrs Peacock. I was still learning to speak English. Although quite competent, I was …
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In memory of Nondas (Peter) Tsitas, a friend of many
The sense of loss of my dear friend Nondas and the inevitable grief that follows prompted me to write this short note as a contribution to the memory of his …
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Albanese’s reshuffle a missed opportunity
ACCORDING to Anthony Albanese, he went for a substantial reshuffle to his frontbench to “get the most out of Labor”. True, Albanese shuffled more individuals than Scott Morrison did but …
How China’s Belt and Road Initiative is changing cities – and threatening communities
The ancient Silk Road was a historical network of trade routes stretching from China to Europe. It was established around 2,000 years ago, during the Han Dynasty – often considered …
Opinion: How can giagia and pappou support a younger generation of Greeks to preserve our culture in Australia?
As we all follow the natural progression of life, we find ourselves passing on knowledge and cultural customs as we welcome new generations into the world. For many young Greek-Australians, …
Euphrates’ sister, lore of bridges from Arta and Assyria
Some months after our wedding, my wife and I were driving in the car listening to Assyrian music. A particularly jaunty tune engaged my attention and I asked: “What is …
Planning on running a marathon? Sports dietitian gives long-distance running advice
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to run a marathon? Or perhaps you’ve conquered a marathon and want to take on an even longer event? Your diet is crucial …