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Arnold Schwarzenegger and the ancient olive trees of Crete
Arnold Schwarzenegger, a celebrity chef, and several German actors are sponsoring ancient olive trees on the island of Crete in Greece. Their donations and the resulting publicity help preserve these …
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Century-old mystery unravelled: Looking beneath the defaced foundation stone of the Holy Church of Evangelismos of Melbourne
For many Greek Australians the Greek Orthodox church of The Holy Annunciation of Our Lady – commonly known as “Evangelismos” is an iconic symbol of our Greek community in Melbourne. …
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Top designer Anna Giannis proves fortune favours the brave – and talented
There is a lot to learn from internationally acclaimed designer, Anna Giannis, on how she carved her career, venturing bravely beyond the borders of Australia to follow her dreams and …
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Our colleague Claire Paizanou Gazis recounts her life’s journey from Cyprus to Australia
Going through the journal of our colleague Claire Paizanou Gazis, there is a script, which was written at the beginning of the ’60s with the departure of her sister Eleni …
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A winter wonderland unveils in a Greece gripped by Medea and Boreas
Greece experienced extreme cold conditions that will long be remembered not only for the extreme winter weather for the unusual winter landscape that resulted. While the Parthenon and the rest …
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Antonio Boulizos, the extraordinary journey of Victoria’s first Greek-Australian Police Officer
The judge’s voice resonated throughout the court room: “Is Antonio Boulizos* an Italian or a Greek name?” was the opening comment by Presiding Judge Dethridge, of the General sessions court …
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The dark depths off Salamis shelter a shattered monument to war’s horror
It’s 1986. Professional diver Stathis Baramatis begins a long exploratory dive. The bright sapphire colours soon darken into ever-deepening blue hues, his survival depending on a trailing umbilical. Despite the …
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“We will once again pick up the thread of life from where we left off”
We have loved her through songs such as I Sotiria tis psychis, Venzinadiko, Dithesio, Ta Laika, To Hirokrotima, and many more. While preparing for two live-streaming concerts on February 14 …
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Greek Schools of Melbourne: Stepping back in time
The history of Greek schools in Melbourne starts almost a whole century ago. One of the first Greek schools established in Melbourne can be traced back in writing to 1921, …
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Antipodes Journal 2020: Not quite white
One day in grade two, I was reading my class assigned reading book with my teacher, Mrs Peacock. I was still learning to speak English. Although quite competent, I was …