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Greeks of Port Pirie on mission to document community’s history ahead of centenary anniversary

On the east coast of South Australia’s Spencer Gulf with a population of just over 17,000 lies the small city of Port Pirie, the...

Mary’s Pantry: Baking Greece’s Christmas culinary traditions in her Adelaide home kitchen

With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching, Maria’s home kitchen in Adelaide works like a quirky timer.  “Let me get the oven going because kourabiedes...

Greek stunt rider Marios Pol reflects on career with Australia’s Great Moscow Circus

December is the month that Australia’s Great Moscow Circus wraps up its tent to give the performers a much-needed break after bringing entertainment to...

‘A modern policy for Greeks abroad is a strategic choice’: Secretary General for Greeks Abroad

Friendly, knowledgeable about what is happening in Australia's Greek diaspora and open to new ideas and dialogue - the Secretary General for Greeks Abroad,...

Demi Markobotsaris: Meet the Year 12 student leader invited to SA’s Government House

It is not often that Year 12 students visit the Government House and get to have a chat with the Governor herself but Parafield...

Greek Australian’s story on diversity features in latest edition of Seniors’ Stories

The short story of Brighton Le Sands resident Evgenia Klitsas, is the only one from a Greek Australian author that features in the latest...

Winds of change: ‘Leading our Community’ group seeks election to future-proof GOCSA

A group of fifteen members under the name ‘Leading our Community’ and led by the treasurer of Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA),...

Floods and wildfires: Meet the Greek Australian helping communities recover from natural disasters

She doesn’t know when and where she will be deployed next but Head of Government Relations for Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), Anastasia Bougesis, says...

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NSW Premier replies to 7-year-old boy’s letter who couldn’t celebrate birthday in lockdown

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Thanasi Kokkinakis’ father shares feelings ahead of Adelaide International quarterfinals

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Begona Untold Stories: ‘I was not one of the brides. I enjoyed the journey’

Despina Sahinidis was only 18 when she left her village, Agioi Anargyroi in Kozani, with a one-way ticket, to Australia. In May 1957 she travelled...

Cooking his way through life: Meet The Real Greek Chef

Giannis or The Real Greek Chef not only has a place in our homes with the scrumptious authentic recipes he generously shares through his...

‘I have love for everyone’: Christina Giannakis turns 100 and shares her secret to a long life

A migrant from the Greek island of Kefallonia, Christina Giannakis, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at the South Australian aged care...

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Simon Kennedy sends message to Greek community ahead of Cook by-election

Next Saturday, April 13, the by-election in the federal seat of Cook takes place following the resignation of former Prime Minister of Australia, Scott...

The dream, the utopia and the Greeks abroad built the independence of Greece

By Anastasios M. Tamis* There are many readings and interpretations, and myriad questions arise about the Greek Revolution, a phenomenon that gave birth to the...

Professor Anastasios Tamis: ‘Abolish university entrance exams in Australia’

By Anastasios M. Tamis* I have always been in favour of abolishing university entrance examinations. This institutional examination process in the form of HSC, VCE...