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Harry Corones and the pioneering Greeks of Charleville, Queensland
In Charleville, Queensland, the legacy of some Greek families is still alive and well. In particular the family of Harry Corones and Jim Corones who emigrated to Australia in 1907. …
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Helping those in need: the Greek Australian behind Diva Charity Incorporated
On October 10 founder of Diva Charity Incorporated, Christina Iskandar was a finalist for the Westfield Local Hero Award, and while she would have loved to have won the 20K …
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Matthew Karakoulakis: Bridging Greek and Aboriginal cultures and virtues through law
Greek Indigenous lawyer Matthew Karakoulakis was named the Australasian Law Awards’ Most Influential Leading Lawyers in Australia for 2023. Regardless of his status, the awardee says he reverts to being …
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Fournoi island: Exploring hidden Greek gems beyond Poseidon’s nose
Greece never ceases to amaze, be it the sunsets, parea, idyllic beaches and the nights – that can merge into day and vice versa – as all sense of time …
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Unforgettable, but not in a good way: Melburnians’ Odyssey turns into nightmare
The Greek summer was meant to be memorable for Melburnians Roula Krikellis and George Fakos, travelling across 20 destinations in Greece, islands and the mainland. It was memorable but in …
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Daring Cretan adventure: exploring Greece’s deepest caves thrills young Greek-Australian adventurer
Greek Australian parents get excited when their children travel to Greece on their own initiative, but maybe less so if your 22-year-old says they will begin their trip hundreds of …
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What did the Romans ever do for us?
One of the great lines from Monty Python film Life of Brian comes in a scene where the revolutionary Peoples’ Front of Judea is planning an insurrection against the Romans. …
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Epistrofi : Navigating the post-pandemic revival from a Greek Australian gaze
Greece resonates with the Greek Diaspora, it transcends barriers of time, distance, and circumstances. This sentiment is shared by many who, despite leaving their ancestral land to settle in Australia, …
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St. Vincent’s $180 Million hospital redevelopment to elevate healthcare services in Fitzroy
St Vincent’s Health Australia is building a 12-story tower at Fitzroy’s St Vincent’s Hospital to expand capacity and enhance healthcare services in the area. The $180 million Fitzroy private hospital …
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The great abandoned village
There are places all over the Mediterranean that have seen better days. I think of Levissi in south-western Turkey. Nearby, there is what once was a magnificent town that Greeks …