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Honouring fathers and continuing legacies
This weekend Sunday September 1, is Father’s Day, a special day everyone honours and celebrates fathers, grandfathers, fathers-in-law and paternal figures in their family. Neos Kosmos talked to leaders, business …
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Australia’s 1916 Secret Census of Greeks: A commentary
There is no doubt that the Secret Census had its origins in the racism of early 20th century Australia – which gave birth to the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 …
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AFL Great ‘Kouta’ sets sights on Melbourne’s Lord Mayor role
Carlton FC great Anthony Koutoufides last week announced that he would run as an independent in Melbourne’s upcoming mayoral race. The AFL legend – ‘Kouta’ to his fans – will …
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‘These wrinkled hands’ – A short story
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR STAVROS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.” Colourful ribbons, streamers and helium balloons filled the Bakoyannis home. One large one, strung …
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Minister Farrell’s Hellenic immersion: Strengthening ties between Australia and Greece through Diaspora and trade
Senator Don Farrell, Australia’s minister for trade and tourism and special minister of state, found himself in a small village Egrigoros, on the island of Chios, well off the beaten …
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Farewell to the post-War migrant generation: Mapping their arrival from their obituaries
They say that as we grow older, we become more like our parents. Growing up in Melbourne as a young boy in the 1970s, one of my tasks was to …
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Multidisciplinary artist and scientist trying to change the world, starting in the mud
Constantine Stefanou is in his early thirties but has already lived many lives, one could say he is wise beyond his years. Stefanou is an Adelaide-based multidisciplinary sound artist, musician, …
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Greek Diaspora Stories – the importance of honouring the older generations of migrants
The experiences and challenges faced by the older generations of Greek migrants are something that the subsequent generations can barely fathom, and it is that legacy which Kat Zam firmly …
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Georgina Dimopoulos: Unheard and invisible – The silent struggles of children in family violence
Children and young people – often ‘forgotten’ and ‘silent’ victim-survivors of family violence – can remain invisible when it comes to services, a new report has revealed. The violence they …
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From Tinos to Guadalupe and Notre Dame, the miracle of Panagia unites peoples and cultures
From Tinos to Crete and from distant Costa Rica to France, every corner of the Christian world has a special page in its history dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Each …