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John Pesutto’s rise and resolve as Leader of Victoria’s Opposition
I have known the Leader of the Victorian Opposition, John Pesutto since the days of the Baillieu government from 2010-2013, where we worked together as advisers to the former Liberal …
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From Ayvalık to Mytilene: A family’s journey through war and betrayal
In 1917 my grandfather as a child escaped the Turkish massacres of Greeks in Ayvalık, on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Almost his entire family was wiped out. The city of Mytilene, …
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A visual journey of Greek-Australian life: Legacy across generations
I am so pleased to have recently launched the new photographic exhibition, A Visual Journey of Greek-Australian Life. Last year’s exhibition, Greek Weddings under the Southern Cross, broke new ground …
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Lauren Cassimatis is empowering and connecting lawyer mums
Criminal law specialist Lauren Cassimatis has been nominated for Thought Leader of the Year in the 2024 Women In Law Awards. The Melbourne-based lawyer is up for the award through …
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January is divorce month: The season of reflection and resolution
As the holiday season approaches, many may feel the pressure of Christmas-basd consumerism and overwhelmed juggling family and other events crammed into the weeks leading up to the New Year. …
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Melbourne Greek students explore migration via obituaries
Death, often seen as a morbid topic, generated a debate among a group of Melbourne Greek students who gathered to hear Nick Dallas present his research on the city’s post-war …
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Looking for home: Nikos Papastergiadis reflects of his friendship with John Berger
Australian sociologist Nikos Papastergiadis’s latest book, ‘John Berger and Me’, revolves around the author—then a PhD student in Cambridge—spending time with his lodestar, the late John Berger in the 1990s. …
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Greek researchers embark on critical Atlantic mission for satellite calibration of climate data
Greek researchers Peristera Paschou and Dimitra Kouklaki recently joined international teams on an Atlantic mission to validate measurements from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) …
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Racing into history: John Kanga becomes Melbourne Racing Club’s first Greek Australian chairman
John Kanga (originally Kangalaris) was recently elected Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) chairman, one of the biggest clubs in Australia, operating the Caulfield, Mornington and Sandown racecourses. MRC also owns a …
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Diabetes: Mary Kotsopoulos advocates for greater access to life-saving tech
Diabetes is now an epidemic in Australia. The illness affects people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Mary Kotsopoulos, from Heidelberg Heights in Melbourne, is one of the 1.2 million …