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Dialogue –
Greek Community: an anomaly and an act of resistance
The Greek Communities of the Diaspora (GOCM&V) have a very long history. In the 18th and early 19th centuries there were important Communities in Italy, England, France, Romania, Russia, Vienna, …
News –
Summer in full swing as heatwave sets in across Australia
Australians are set to swelter as a severe heatwave kicks in across parts of the country with temperatures predicted to rise as high as 47C. Melbourne is expected to hit …
Life –
A study of the iconic Greek cafe and milk bar [PHOTOS]
In an Australia many still remember there was a Greek café or milk bar – open all hours, 7 days a week – in every suburb and every town. Many remember …
Life –
Between the mountain and the sea
On the Orthodox Feast of the Holy Cross, every September 14, the faithful from villages near Mount Kofinas climb its peak to observe an ancient rite. On the summit, three …
Life –
Reimaging the Hellene via Greek Dreaming
In Greece Dr Adrahtas is viewed as a major figure when it comes to the study of all major religions. He has been living in Sydney since 2010 and currently …
News –
Corrupt migration agents swindle Australian visa hopefuls
You don’t have to use a migration agent to apply for an Australian visa, but many desperate hopefuls interested in a better life have turned to these professionals for help …
Life –
‘Head On’: The film that helped change Australian culture
When Head On hit screens in 1998, it would go on to change the lives of everyone involved. From author Christos Tsiolkas, whose book Loaded was the basis, to its …
Features –
Jimmy Buttons, 30 years and still going strong
On a nondescript building in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy is a door haphazardly decorated with buttons. A quick look to the sign on the right and you’ll see, …
News –
Greek defence minister resigns over FYROM name change
Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos, leader of the junior partner in the country’s coalition government, has resigned over the FYROM name deal, which he opposes. Kammenos resigned following a Sunday …
Sport –
Melbourne a ‘second home’ for Sakkari and Tsitsipas
Greek tennis stars Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas took some time off the courts on Saturday to attend a Greek community event in their honour before beginning their Australian Open …