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Diatribe: Lekatsas and the politics of naming in postcolonial Melbourne

In contemporary multicultural democracies, the naming of public space constitutes a potent semiotic act, one that not only honours individuals or events but also inscribes hegemonic narratives into the very …

Life

Hellenic spirit in a classic tale: Zakaria Vasiliou joins “The 3 Little Pigs”

Greek Cypriot Zakaria Vasiliou is among the cast bringing the classic tale “The 3 Little Pigs” back to stage these July school holidays in Melbourne. The children’s musical returns for …

News

Greece’s migration minister latest to quit in widening EU subsidies scandal

Greece’s migration minister Makis Voridis resigned on Friday, the government announced, after claims that he was involved in a European farm subsidies fraud when he held the country’s agricultural development …

News

Greek-Chinese teen aces exams to enter top university in Athens

An 18-year-old from Volos in Greece, Enhui Pan, is among the top-performing candidates in this year’s Panhellenic university entrance exams, securing admission to the Athens top university. Enhui Pan was …

Features

Panagiotis Yiannoudes: The reel life of a cultural bridge

Panagiotis Yiannoudes, a successful cinema entrepreneur, was a bridge between Cyprus, Greece, and Australia. For decades, he brought films, the spirit of Hellenic culture to the Greek Australian diaspora, while …

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Super shock: Division 296 breaks the tax rules on unrealised gains

From all appearances Division 296 looks like a surgical strike on a small group of high-net-worth Australians with superannuation balances over $3 million. However, once you strip away the Treasury …

Life

Early steps in Greek: How one early learning centre brings culture into the classroom

One Melbourne early learning centre has incorporated Greek lessons as part of its extracurricular programs. Elles Belles, founded by Elena Gorozidis and co-owned with Jimmy Gorozidis, has introduced the Greek …

Features

Psara Island: ‘Freedom or Death’, where heroes are made

I visited Psara which has a history that dates back to the Mycenaeans for the commemoration of the tragic slaughter of locals in 1824. Some people are aware of my …

News

Better times ahead for economy, despite global woes

Australia’s economy is tipped to strengthen over the next few years despite the uncertain global backdrop, but may stagnate without serious tax reforms. While Australia’s economic growth hit speed bumps …

Sport

Young Greek swimmers shine at European U23 Championships

Apostolos Siskos has claimed the first gold medal of his career at the European U23 Swimming Championships, currently underway in Samorin, Slovakia. The 20-year-old Greek swimmer lived up to expectations …

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