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Age-defying weightlifting Greek Yiayia shatters stereotypes and records
Generally, a 79-year-old Greek woman would be sipping coffee, cooking for grandchildren, gossiping with her girlfriends, binging Greek soapies, and attending church. That is unless that woman is Eleni (Eleftheria) …
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David Hill’s 50-year love affair with Greece: A golden anniversary celebration
“I think I was in love with Greece before I even went there” David Hill tells Neos Kosmos. The Inaugural Chair of the International Association for the Reunification of the …
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Greek Aussie’s wine and food odyssey around the globe
Last month, West Australian gastropub Mayfair Lane was named Australia’s Best Pub Restaurant Wine List for 2023. It was one of many awards the Greek-Sicilian Foni Pollitt (nee Tsouvallas) the …
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Jason, the Argonauts and the Greeks of Georgia
We all know about Jason and the Argonauts – a group of buffed up men who went on an epic voyage in 1200 BC. The Argonauts racked up more frequent …
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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 …