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Revealing the other side of Mykonos
The island of Mykonos is synonymous with days spent lying in the sun and partying. However beyond the pristine beaches, sculpted bodies parading around, and 24/7 party scene, the Cycladic …
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When racism knocks, there is no time to waste
First, it was Andrew Bolt, writing “There is no ‘us’ any more, as a tidal wave of immigrants sweeps away what’s left of our national identity,” in his now infamous …
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The award-winning Bayside restaurant paying homage to the island of Aphrodite
For over 35 years, Victoria Street Albert Park was synonymous with Stavros Tavern. But now there’s a new kid on the block in its place, and just eight months in, …
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Political outrage over Senator Anning’s ‘final solution’ speech that praised White Australia Policy
The crossbench senator Fraser Anning caused uproar across the political spectrum with his maiden speech on Tuesday, in which he called for a return to the White Australia policy and …
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Staios extends dementia research and helps raise funds for fire victims
Clinical neuropsychologist Matthew Staios is well known for his tireless spirit and efforts to hold on to his Greek Australian identity. A little over a year ago he rode his …
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Greek diver campaigns to protect seahorse colony
It was during one of his dives when Vasilis Mentogiannis discovered a rare colony of seahorses in a remote gulf near the Chalkidiki point. Talking to Reuters, he describes the …
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Kerrie Theodorikakos, on bridging her Greek Australian identity through art
Kerrie (Kyriaki) Theodorikakos is a fourth generation Greek born outside of her country of origin. She grew up in the heavily populated migrant Greek/Italian suburbs of Coburg and Brunswick, where …
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What the $289m US lawsuit against Monsanto means for Australia
A US court decision involving a $289m payout by Monsanto over claims linking pesticide Roundup to cancer, could have implications for the agriculture industry and lead to further litigation on …
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Outpouring of support by Victorians for Athens fire victims
Australia and Greece have long shared a special bond, and this was reaffirmed on Wednesday night by ABC Radio at the Greek Centre in Melbourne, with the launch of its …
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FFTN Giving voice to a generation caught in the middle
The Greek Australian women’s Food For Thought Network (FFTN) is hosting a panel discussion on the ‘Sandwich Generation’. Many Baby Boomers and Gen Xs are finding themselves, as the term …