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Yiannis Rerakis on the need for a new masculinity – a positive redefinition
For Yiannis Rerakis, life didn’t follow the script. Raised in a traditional Greek-Australian household where discipline, legacy, and silence often walked hand-in-hand, his journey toward manhood wasn’t marked by ease. …
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Decoding Homer with Indian wisdom: A cross-cultural dialogue in Canberra
A remarkable community, cultural and intellectual exchange unfolded in Canberra between the Greek and Indian communities on May 27, as the Hellenic Club was the venued for a lecture exploring …
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Syracuse and the sunset of Greek influence in the West
One of the most impressive achievements of the Hellenes is the many colonies they created in antiquity. One can imagine building a new settlement near your own city, yet the …
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Riding into the future: Safety, heritage, and the open road
Winter is one of my favourite times to ride motorbikes. Yet some riders store their bikes away until the perfect sunny conditions present themselves, which is perfectly reasonable. Although I’ve …
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“It’s OK to grieve your baby” – Fotini Koklas is supporting bereaved parents
Before it even happened to her, Fotini Koklas never knew anything about stillbirth. Fotini lost baby Bruce 14 years ago and baby Blake nine years ago. She questions if this …
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From Australia to Aphrodite’s Island: Filli Kaoulas and the global vision of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum
Held in May, the Cyprus Diaspora Forum (CDF) is a four-day gathering on the island of Aphrodite, fast becoming a strategic hub for the global Cypriot diaspora. Neos Kosmos spoke …
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Ἐάλω ἡ Πόλις: When the queen of cities fell
In the conscious re-casting of the Greek identity so as to conform to Western stereotypes and conceptions, the city of Constantinople—a true successor to the multi-ethnic and multicultural Hellenistic kingdoms, …
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Greek-Australian entrepreneur Athan Didaskalou on his non-linear pathway to success
At age 18, fresh out of high school, Athan Didaskalou opened his first business — a charcoal chicken shop. Now, he’s the co-founder of the wildly successful luggage brand July …
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Bringing Greek culture to the outback: The story of Anna Sierros
When Anna Sierros migrated from Greece to Australia in 1970, she brought with her more than language and tradition—she carried a personal story of resilience and cultural pride that would …
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From tributes to tax returns: The 5,000-year story behind our tax system
Taxation has shaped civilisation from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Australia. Understanding its long history sheds light on why our system is so complex — and why it still matters today. …