Recent
Life –
Jewish International Film Festival: The Greek corner
Manousakis’ anticipated film Ouzeri Tsitsanis and Trezoros: The Lost Jews of Kastoria documentary to screen in Australia.
News –
‘Athens has less freedom than Melbourne and Sydney’
Yanis Varoufakis talks to Neos Kosmos about Greece, Europe and his full-time career in politics.
Life –
Greek Film Festival launches 2016 program
The program includes a proud survey of contemporary Greek film, including the latest features, documentaries and shorts made in Greece or directed by Greek Australian filmmakers.
Sport –
USMA competitors scale the heights at Taekwondo World Championships
The Australian team of 13 competitors collected 37 medals, including individual gold medals for female sparring to Marcia Tsiros and Linda Wise.
News –
Julia Banks’ call from the heart
MP Julia Banks delivered her maiden speech in parliament last week, and her poignant presentation is a rallying cry in the battle against bigotry and discrimination.
Dialogue –
Hate to break it to you Susie O’Brien, but ‘wog’ is not an endearing term
Using terms such as ‘wog’ continues to be a way to call people out on, and recognise them instead for their differences.
News –
4th Athens Democracy Forum draws to a close
Executive director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth presented with the first City of Athens Democracy Award.
News –
‘Little’ Greek restaurant drama
Brisbane restaurateur Elli Parmaklis of the Little Greek Taverna wins the case against Little Greek Cuzina.
Life –
Independent Film Festival Electric Shorts takes off
The event, taking place during Fringe, will showcase work by emerging and mid-career filmmakers from Australia and overseas.