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Feminine resolve reborn in Karen Martin’s ‘Hypsipyle and the Curse of Lemnos’

Review of Karen Martin’s Hypsipyle and the Curse of Lemnos, a feminist retelling of Greek myth and feminine resolve.

‘An Aegean Odyssey’ review: Kathryn Gauci transports the soul with debut memoir

Destinations: Chios, Lesvos, Rhodes, Karpathos, and Crete.  Discoveries – endless, and “embedded” in her “psyche”.

A mythological reimagining: Reviewing Tony Whitefield’s ‘The Theban Cycle’

Tony Whitefield’s newest retelling of the Theban Cycle invites readers into a richly reimagined world of myth, memory and humanity.

‘Kapetan Mihalis’ opens 30th Greek Film Festival in Melbourne

The 30th Greek Film Festival, presented by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), officially opened Tuesday, October 14.

‘Old blokes’ cancer cure road trip adds fuel to fundraiser 

The ‘Old Blokes Driving for a Cancer Cure' have again put the pedal to the metal, reminding us that life is too short to drive boring cars.

Reviewing Anthony Buirchell’s ‘Spirited Away’: Historic threads of Crete’s prisoners of war

From seasoned educator and author, Anthony Buirchell comes a historical fiction novel 5 years in the making, delivering nostalgic research.

A legacy of peace: Reviewing John Martino’s and Michael O’Kane’s ‘Olympia’

Martino and O’Kane create an atmosphere across “broad lush plains” and “shadowy interiors of adytons” that is hallmark of a cinematic experience

Reviewing Koraly Dimitriadis’ ‘The Mother Must Die’: Breaking open the broken people

Cypriot Australian Koraly Dimitriadis’ vivacious voice returns to rouse audiences with a debut collection of short stories.

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‘Old blokes’ cancer cure road trip adds fuel to fundraiser 

The ‘Old Blokes Driving for a Cancer Cure' have again put the pedal to the metal, reminding us that life is too short to drive boring cars.

‘Old blokes’ cancer cure road trip goes the distance

It started back in February, when Mario Nearchou decided to band a group of friends together in the hope of raising funds to cure cancer.

Melbourne’s Preston Market heroes keep community fight alive

The Save the Preston Market Action Group, a community-based organisation, has long fought to prevent the redevelopment of Preston market.

Provocative with purpose: A review of ‘She’s not normal’ by Koraly Dimitriadis

Koraly Dimitriadis is a Cypriot Australian writer and performer who calls out almost everything through the lens of an “angry Greek girl”

Reviewing Koraly Dimitriadis’ ‘The Mother Must Die’: Breaking open the broken people

Cypriot Australian Koraly Dimitriadis’ vivacious voice returns to rouse audiences with a debut collection of short stories.

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Open letter: Theo Maras appeals for unity after Fr Diogenis Patsouris controversy

Former President of the GOCSA Theo Maras has issued an open letter calling for unity following the controversy around Fr Diogenis Patsouris.

Balance the Scales: What it will actually take to end gendered violence

Each year, International Women’s Day gives us a theme. This year, the United Nations has called on us to “Balance the Scales.”

Greek as always: Different languages, same ancient soul

We Greeks have always been adventurous people. The Minoans sailed the Mediterranean and traded exotic goods.