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Greek women’s role in the struggle for independence was vital and took many forms
Laskarina Bouboulina The legend of Kapetanissa (Captain) Laskarina Bouboulina is unique. A fierce fighter for the Greek cause, she charted her own course through war against the Turks and in …
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Australian Government reshuffle as Scott Morrison moves Porter and Reynolds
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a government reshuffle after seeing his popularity plummet following weeks of shocking revelations about the toxic workplace culture in federal politics and the treatment …
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Perth events were plentiful for the Bicentenary of Greek Independence
It was a full week of festivities in Perth for the 200th Anniversary of our National Day of 25 March 1821. The Consulate of Greece in Perth organised a series …
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The Greek Revolution of 1821 celebrated with fanfare in Sydney with a gathering at Martin Place
The Greek community in Sydney honoured the heroes of 1821, with pride and in a spirit of unity, during the official celebration of the 200-year anniversary since the declaration of …
‘My George Zangalis’, remembering the man who offered so much to his community
– Ω Κώτσιο, a gravelly voice would resound in my ears. Without turning around, I would invariably know who was calling me, and so I would respond: – Ω μπάρμπα …
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Brisbane goes into a snap three-day lockdown
Greater Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown from 5pm Monday (local time) due to an outbreak of the UK strain of COVID-19. On Monday, there were four new cases of …
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Disrespectful TikTok posts sexually vilify Victorian girls from specific schools
TikTok social media posts sexually vilify girls from specific schools by labelling them as sexually available. It labels the female students as “thot”, which means, according to the online Oxford …
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25 March 2021: A highly symbolic anniversary
The Greek Revolution in March 1821 erupted against all odds. Six years after the battle of Waterloo in which the Napoleon Bonaparte’s army was crashed, Europe was shaken by uprisings …
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Beyond a march: Greek youth commemorate their ancestors’ fight for independence
As 25 March falls upon us every year, thousands of Greek-Australians across the country take a moment to reflect and thank those that came before them for the great sacrifices …
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Melbourne audiences treated to double 1821 re-enactment event
Lansdowne Street in East Melbourne was almost transformed into a movie set this Sunday for the purposes of a double re-enactment commemorating the 200th Greek Independence anniversary. The day started …