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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.

Peter McCarthy shares research on the first official use of ‘OXI’ Day in Australia 

Philhellene and fifth generation Australian, Peter McCarthy, 82, has been associated with the Greek community for over 60 years.

‘We shouldn’t ignore our history’: Greeks share why we must continue to celebrate OXI Day 

Stefanos Periharos-Drizos, has been to many October 28th celebrations, including viewing the yearly procession of school children.

‘My Darling in Stirling’: An Aussie film by Bill Mousoulis that soothes the soul

Bill Mousoulis, 61, has been a film-maker since the 1980s. He didn't go to university or film school, but was led by his passion for film.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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From Greece to Australia: A journey through welfare systems and social injustices

Greece, our poor and martyred homeland, the once called "Psorokostena", managed to compete with itself and surpass it.

The Hellenism of Cappadocia

In this article I will again stand next to the Cappadocians, these great acrites of Hellenism in Anatolia.

It’s raining cats and dogs: Why American democracy is unhealthy

The DNC roll call had music, fun and community spirit compared to the one undertaken by the Republican National Convention which felt like a wake.