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Russia sanctions cripple Greek fur industry
In a large exhibition hall in northern Greece, Russian women would once strike a pose in a gold throne-like armchair, wrapped in their brand-new furs. “They felt like tsarinas. Now, …
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Dream Greek wedding with a non-Greek? Here’s how Penelope and Lorenzo did it.
Brisbane journalist Penelope Pelecas had a typical Greek Australian upbringing with the lot. “I went to Sunday school, Greek school, did Greek dancing and things like perform at the yearly …
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A Type 1 diabetic shares the impact of stigma on her life and the benefits of using an Omnipod device
Stacey Moragiannis was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1978, when she was only six. Now an Omnipod device, a tubeless, wearable insulin pump used to manage diabetes has given …
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Joanna Angelidis sways audiences into the empowering and healing nature of belly dance
Rather than a sexy performance, belly dance is an ancient art form that celebrates movement, expression, and culture. With its roots in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia Minor, Cyprus …
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C. Koukias returns to Hobart with his film noir opera
Constantine Koukias left Hobart nine years ago for Amsterdam. He is back to premier his new work Deep Black Sheep for MONA FOMA festival in a fortnight. Deep Black Sheep …
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Outback life inspires Martin Dougiamas to create world leading education solution
When the founder of Moodle, Martin Dougiamas spent his childhood years roaming the desert in central Australia, little did he know that one day he would be part of a …
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“Will the Parthenon Marbles return home before us” Dr. Mary Cardaras tells the story of Greece’s lost children
Four years ago, Greek-American journalist and academic Dr. Mary Cardaras embarked on a personal journey, one which saw her through states of loss, discovery and renewal. ‘Voices of the Lost …
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Azra and Gary recreated ‘mini Greece’ in their Gold Coast home and gave us a glimpse
Having a house where you actually enjoy spending time in has became more of a priority for many of us since the pandemic. Certainly that was in the minds of …
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Lara Vafiadis takes on solo 4,800 km row across the Atlantic
On November 28, Lara Vafiadis embarked on an unsupported solo row 4,800 kilometre (3000 miles) across the Atlantic, the world’s second largest ocean. In the process, she is raising money …
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‘We only have one life’: Sydneysider Mihali launches first album and opens up on ‘This Little Apple’ parable
Are you Greek and living in Sydney’s west? You might have met Mihali Notaras or even been served by him if you shop local at the city’s north-west where his …