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Sister Kaliniki – the story behind Australia’s first Greek Orthodox nun
The legacy of Sister Kaliniki has been brought to the surface nearly forty years on from her death by Heritage NSW, recounting an historic figure who lived through wars in …
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Elly Symons: Passionate mission for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures
About a decade ago, Elly Symons found herself with extra time on her hands. She used this time to reflect on the Parthenon Sculptures something she has been passionate about …
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Son to father: Love, legacy, and loss
When I was celebrating my birthday around the time my son, Iskander, was three years old, he was surprised that I had not grown noticeably “bigger” over the year. He …
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Community bids emotional farewell to esteemed songwriter Christos Ioannidis
In a heartfelt and emotional atmosphere, hundreds of community members gathered last Thursday to bid farewell to the respected songwriter Christos Ioannidis. Despite the cold and rainy weather, the Church …
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I’m a Melbourne-born Sri Lankan, but felt at home at a Greek concert
Ahead of the Dimitris Basis concert, I’m preparing for the intriguing combination of cultural immersion and personal challenge that awaits me at Trak Bar in Toorak. As a Melbourne-born Sri …
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Father Emmanuel Bardalez and a taste of Greece in Belize
Sometimes, it’s all about signs or a lack of them. I had been travelling the Americas, knocking off Greek communities on my list every few days, before I reached a …
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Strengthening bonds: Demi and Yiayia Maria make TikTok videos together
When Demi Flokis visits her yiayia Maria, their time is more than just the typical grandmother-granddaughter catch-up. Together they’ve created TikTok account, ‘Yiayia Maria’s Channel,’ to share heartwarming and funny …
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Veterinarian Gianne Ficatas on volunteering in Indonesia to her emergency work here in Melbourne
In the tourist beach town of Kuta Lombok in Indonesia, thousands of stray dogs fill the streets. Local culture views dogs as unclean and ‘forbidden’ and the stray dogs in …
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Wonders of Jordan: A journey through history and culture
When I first received the email advertising an excursion to Jordan, my father was seriously ill in hospital. After listening to my father talk about his travels there and how …
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Artists’ residency in the Moroccan Desert: A journey of creativity and exploration
The artist who works from home prompts an open invitation for drop-ins. I assure you we are busy working and often work late into the night to find solitude. Nothing …