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Exploring Greek Australian identity today through the eyes of a newcomer
Being Greek Australian today can mean different things to those born in Australia and those who recently arrived from Greece. While tradition helps keep the Hellenic culture alive, young people …
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Weird worlds: Crisis, cinema, and the new Greek imagination
A hundred days into Donald Trump’s second term, a trimester had already gestated deepened narratives of degeneration on a global scale. At the same time, dictionary algorithms reminded us of …
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From shelving books to chasing leads: Gillian Lantouris’ journey to Channel Nine crime reporter
From pulling old tapes to presenting major crime news on television, Gillian Lantouris’s career is a testament to determination, curiosity, and hard-earned success. The 27-year-old Greek Australian journalist, who is …
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Christina Vithoulkas reclaims joy behind the wheel
Almost seven years ago, Christina Vithoulkas’ life changed in a split second. A motocross jump miscalculated by just seconds left her with a shattered spine and paralysis from the chest …
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Crafting for Alice Cooper and Orianthi: Olympus Guitars reflects on bright start down under
The skilled crafting of Olympus Guitars has taken the country by storm since setting up camp in Sydney a handful of years ago. Creating instruments for icons of music, there …
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April 21, 1967: The coup that shattered Democracy in Greece
In the early hours of April 21, 1967, Greece woke to the sound of marching boots and martial music on the radio. Tanks rolled through Athens, military forces occupied strategic …
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Elle Likopoulos wins global award for championing women in the workplace
When Elle Likopoulos, head of Absolute Business Brokers in Melbourne, walked into London’s Park Hyatt River Thames on April 3 for the Women Changing the World Summit, she was one …
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The customs and traditions of Holy Week and Easter Sunday in Greece
Each day of Holy Week is a special event with something specific for each day that makes it unique. It is the culmination of our yearly spiritual preparation for the …
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From public servant to myth-teller: Anatolia Karteras finds power in Greek mythical past
Anatolia Karteras is in the UK for a study-teaching stint while planning her Greek island workshop on mythology and self-transformation. Seven years ago, one could not see this coming. Working …
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Bringing Hercules to life through sand
Two talented Greek Australians have brought the iconic hero of Hercules to life in a new art form, creating a sand sculpture in a unique portrayal on the famed character …