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On the blue waters of Greece – The Anzac Rowers of Lemnos
Neos Kosmos recently reported the success of the Hellenic rowing team in the European Under-23 Rowing Championships. The story of rowing and a love for the sea has a long …
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Fun facts about drinking in Ancient Greece
1 Drinks of ancients The 12 gods may have drunk Nectar, however ordinary Ancient Greeks drank water, wine, milk and fruit juice. Chilled fruit juices along with milk and honey …
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Opinion: Policies should better support people trapped in long-term refugee situations
People that are forced to live away from their homes for five years or more – such as refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) – are said to live in …
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Elle Likopoulos, Greek mother of four wins Ausmumpreneur of the Year 2020
Elle Likopoulos, principal of Absolute Business Brokers and host of The Mumpreneurs Club Podcast, has been named the Ausmumpreneur of the Year 2020. A mother of four kids under 10, …
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George Treloar On-line Commemorative Service a Zooming Success
All of us who organise or take part in public events or celebrations have had to face the challenge of how to maintain involvement in the current circumstances. Those of …
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Senate examines proposed fee hikes as debt clouds hover over uni students
In ancient Greece, Aristotle reasoned that the most deserving should be entitled to their moral deserts. In an Aristotelian world, any apt student would hold right to their study of …
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Greek strong man was a real legend of the Australian showground circuit
I wrote the 2015 article which concluded with the above words. Leonithas Postoglithis changed his name to Leon Samson once he settled in Australia and adopted the life of the …
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Opinion: How Greek heritage has shaped second and third generation upbringing
Australia is home to close to 400,000 Greeks who contribute in one way or another to keep their heritage alive through celebrations, arts, cuisine, language and education. For years Greek …
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Hydra’s Nautical Academy: The oldest in the world
For millennia, Aegean islanders have plied the seas seeking fortune on the water sometimes denied to them on land. At no time was this truer than during the era when …
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Alternative history: Redeeming Smyrna
“She thought: sometime soon she’s going to remember what happened and realise that she’s lost everyone. And then what? Her mind moved over different possibilities… moving laboriously westwards in the …