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Tsiknopempti, today is the time to sizzle sausages and steak
Today, Thursday 4 March is the pinnacle of carnival time (apokries) in Greece. The special day on the Greek Orthodox Calendar is known as Tsiknopempti (Τσικνοπέμπτη) – a day especially …
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Greece has been struck by a 6 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 6 occurred 27 km northwest of Larissa, Greece, the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath …
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Australian top chef cooks Greek to honour Greece’s Independence Day
Those acquainted with the humble beginnings and unquestionable talent of Malaysian-born chef Cheong Liew, were not surprised when the 72-year-old culinary icon took on the challenge of ‘Going all Greek’. …
Counsellor explains why it takes so long for victims to come forth
As a senior sexual assault counsellor working with Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I often sit across from people on the worst day of their life. The trauma of being …
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Melbourne landmarks to light up in Grecian colours as gov’t seals commitment for Greek Independence festival
Victoria is the place for multicultural events, with a mosaic of cultural festivals paying homage to people’s heritage from around the world. To further facilitate this, Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Minister Ros …
A degree promises a better life but social mobility has a downside too
Higher education has long been associated with the promise of a good life. Participation, however, has no guarantees. Former prime minister Gough Whitlam argued that Australia’s higher education system was …
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The almond tree in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, as in many myths and popular folk traditions around the world, plants, rivers, lakes and other elements of the natural world are viewed as animate beings. They …
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Pontian women of Australia celebrating their heritage on International Women’s Day
The Australian Federation of Pontian Association’s (AFPA) want to make sure their youth are being heard and in their effort to do so, their member associations have nominated five young …
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Pascoe and Shukuroglou show how connection to country is a choice and privilege, open to all
With overseas plans out of the picture for most part – if not all – of 2021, you might be like most of us, a reportedly growing majority channeling our …
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Fronditha Care launches restructuring process to ensure future viability
Just three weeks into her new role and the CEO of Fronditha Care Faye Spiteri Tsolakis has embarked on a restructuring process to reverse the organisation’s fortunes and ensure its …