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Greek prisoners sent to the colony of NSW were freedom fighters
The Greek Revolution of 1821 which will be celebrated on 25 March also had an impact on Australia. Like many Irish Republicans sent here as convicts there was also seven …
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In the shadow of the acropolis
No matter the amount of times I stand before her, my breath is always taken aback as I stand in contemplation and in reverence of the glorious Temple of Athena …
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That Greece might be free – Remembering the Scottish philhellenes in the Greek War of Independence
As Hellenes around the world on 25 March celebrate the success of the Greek revolution and the foundation of Modern Greece, we should remember the many Philhellenes who joined in …
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Eva Boleti: Teaching Indigenous children in WA while completing a PhD research in Greek Diaspora
Driven by curiosity and respect for cultures, Eva Boleti let her adventurous spirit take her to Western Australia. “It is an amazing experience. I never imagined that I would be …
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“Not to brag… my wife and I make the best sausages”
An organic culinary spectacle is happening in a modest unit in Moorabbin. The octogenarian couple, Dimitri and Antonia Adaras are governed by a youthful enthusiasm, and a joy that challenges …
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Dispatch from Antioch: Greek and other minorities in the Turkish earthquake
One of the greatest myths around Antioch (Antakya) perpetuated by Western archaeologists and Biblical scholars is that the city was destroyed in the 6th Century CE (Christian Era) after a …
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Eleni Drake, a contemporary muse singing her way from Johannesburg to London and now Melbourne
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to two Greek parents; Eleni Drake grew up in the UK using songwriting as a means to build and explore her identity. Her unique, soulful …
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David Hill’s lifelong mission to reunite the Parthenon Sculptures
“Greeks can hardly agree on the time of day – but they all agree on the return of the μάρμαρα, marmara, (marbles)” David Hill jokes over the phone. The 76-year-old …
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Savva: “Morrison never actually stood for anything”
Niki Savva’s Bulldozed, Scott Morrison’s fall and Anthony Albanese’s rise is a yarn that reads like a great shoe-gum novel. In Savva’s book, Morrison emerges as a man obsessed with …
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Alkistis Protopsalti promises to captivate the audience with a “highly emotional and powerful concert” at Antipodes Festival
Renowned artist of the Greek music scene, Alkistis Protopsalti, visited the Greek Community of Melbourne on Wednesday morning, where she spoke about her experience visiting Australia so far, her upcoming …