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The overlooked role of Asia Minor Greeks in the 1821 Revolution

Though the Greek Revolution of 1821 succeeded in mainland Greece, things in Asia Minor were a lot tougher.

Greek and Australian re-enactment groups: A historical point of unity

'Adult dress-up groups' was what I thought of the mainly medieval costumed people I had come across now and then.

Professor Giorgos Babiniotis: ‘The Greek language is not a tool; it is a value system’

International Greek Language Day, celebrated annually on February 9, pays homage to the influence of the Greek language on human civilisation.

A mother’s take on Greek and Aussie drivers

In 2023, Greece recorded 637 road deaths or 61 deaths per million residents... Preliminary 2024 data show little change in fatality rates.

Why John and Joanne celebrate Christmas in Greece the British way

Joanne and John's Christmas celebrations take place in Greece, but it is a British-style Christmas for the couple and their family.

A modern, Ancient Greek philosopher – Dr Tim Themi

Dr Tim Themi grew up in Melbourne where he still resides, after his Greek parents migrated from Northern Greece - Florina and Alexandreia.

Maria and Arthur: A second generation Greek Australian love story

Maria, Arthur and I grew up together in a working-class, inner-city suburb of Melbourne. This was in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Paul Afkos OAM: ‘Greek Australians are more Greek than Greeks living in Greece’

There is much information on Mr Afkos online. He is the longest serving post-war President of the Hellenic Community of Western Australia.

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Meet three ladies who dared to leave Down-Under for Greek island bliss

Christine Murfitt-Varzakakos lives in Aegina, Greece with her husband George, a native of the island who she married in 2019.

Maria and Arthur: A second generation Greek Australian love story

Maria, Arthur and I grew up together in a working-class, inner-city suburb of Melbourne. This was in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Christiana Aloneftis: Reflecting on her role in the upcoming ‘Maria’ Callas film

A Greek-Cypriot Australian, born and bred in Melbourne, Christiana Aloneftis is in the early stage of her international artistic career.

Mykonos shop owner reflects on Australia, Greece and crystals

Greek Australian, Apostolos Triantafyllou, 56, has been living in Mykonos for over 30 years now, and running his jewellery store 'Amethyst'.

Stella Boyages: Fighting for women’s rights in the context of human rights and peace

Greek Australian Stella Boyages is a lawyer with vast experience on a local and international level pertaining to women's rights.

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Ro Knox: Wentworth needs real results

Ro Knox: 'Wentworth is my home, and I’m running because our community deserves strong, experienced leadership with a real seat at the table.'

Hypnos’ revenge: Why sleep deprivation is destroying us

On World Sleep Day, March 14, we can look to the ancient Greeks who knew sleep is sacred. Read more about this here.

My child doesn’t want to go to Greek school. What can I do?

The most important thing is to be aware that this is common, to young people and to all languages. It is not unique to your child, or to Greek.Â