Books
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Volume documenting Brisbane’s Greek cafe culture a finalist for Queensland Book of the Year Award
Brisbane’s Greek Cafes: A Million Malted Milks has been named a finalist for The Courier-Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award. Written by Dr Toni Risson, author of …
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Megalogenis’ ‘The Football Solution’ shortlisted for Victorian Community History Awards
Journalist George Megalogenis’ book The Football Solution: How Richmond’s Premiership Can Save Australia has been shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards. The Greek Australian’s work is among 42 community …
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Indian student kicks off a new magazine that promotes Thessaloniki and lesser-known Greece
International student Kushal S Mehta from Jaisalmer, India, created SIGMAG, a biannual digital free press publication promoting “lesser known second-tier cities which are full of inspiration”. The first issue is …
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Kostas Faltaits’ ‘The Genocide of the Greeks in Turkey’, a powerful book about survivors
As any researcher will tell you, primary source material is an invaluable resource. A first-hand account of any event provides direct context, placing the reader right into the time and …
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Marrickville: Sydney’s ‘Little Athens’ shatters every stereotype of what Greeks did
Sydney historian Vasilis Vasilas recently announced his new project, ‘Little Athens (Volume One): Marrickville’, which focuses on the personal narratives and photographs of Marrickville’s shops and businesses, and the first …
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New book reveals Greece’s role in Australia’s Anzac legend
The Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee is launching its publication of historian Jim Claven’s major new definitive account of Greece’s role in Australia’s Anzac legend this weekend. Commissioned by the committee, …
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Make sure your fingerprints aren’t all over it
“…when Antony and Dolabella were accused to him of plotting revolution, Caesar said: ‘I am not much in fear of these fat, long-haired fellows, but rather of those pale, thin …
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Chronicling the diaspora’s stories: a tribute to Helen Nickas and Owl Publishing
A few months ago, my dear friend and colleague Helen Nickas quietly informed me that she was officially wrapping up her publishing house, Owl Publishing. Although I knew that she …
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Makis Tsitas’ prize-winning ‘God Is My Witness’ in English
The English translation of Makis Tsitas’ prize winning novel ‘God Is My Witness’ (originally published in Greek by Kichli Publishing, Athens 2013, which won the European Union Prize for literature …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 18 July onward
VIC GREEK TAVERN NIGHT AT ELENI’S Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar (28 Anderson St, Yarraville) is hosting a Greek tavern night this Friday 19 July at 7.00-10.00 pm. Experience the best of Greek …