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Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Hundreds of stranded Australians are trying to escape the conflict zone as Israel and Iran trade strikes, prompting leaders to call for calm. The rival nations began tit-for-tat missile and …
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More Iranian missiles hit Israel’s Tel Aviv, Haifa
Iranian missiles have struck Israel’s Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week’s G7 meeting that the battle between …
Dialogue –
Diatribe: Ashpoems
It is only when the fire burns to ashes, when the embers are glowing, that cooking, and warmth is possible. Similarly, in George Vassilacopoulos’ latest poetry collection: Ashpoems, we are …
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Bonegilla: The first stop for 18,000 Greek migrants to Australia – Now a heritage site
Arriving in a hot and fly-ridden Bonegilla on the NSW/Victorian border in October 1967, fresh off the boat from Greece, Ilias Tsinanis recalls his father’s first words: “My God, what …
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‘X’ marks the spot: Migrant journeys, cyclone survivors and modern luxury
As many Australians prepare to set sail for the northern summer aboard cruise ships, one luxury liner stands out: Celebrity Cruises, whose origins are intertwined with Australia’s history—from post-World War …
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Antipodean Palette exhibition reveals duality of heritage and home
The opening of the Antipodean Palette exhibition at Steps Gallery in Carlton on Saturday 14 June marked a profound and moving celebration of Greek diasporic identity through visual art. A …
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Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has joined calls for Israel and Iran to de-escalate their bombing campaigns, amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate even more. Israel and Iran began trading missile …
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The Battle for Bodies, Hearts, and Minds in Postwar Greece
The Greek Community of Melbourne is set to host an upcoming seminar unpacking the post-WWII period in Greece, focusing on the exploits of American social worker Charles Schermerhorn during his …
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US man arrested in Greece over death of infant in Rome
An American man was arrested on the Greek island of Skiathos accused of murdering an infant whose body was found in a park in Rome earlier this month, Italian police …
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NPL Victoria Men: South Melbourne snatches dramatic win over Preston Lions
Some kits carry more weight, more prestige, and a richer history than others. That’s certainly true for South Melbourne Hellas. The Greek Australian side clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory against …