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Join and add to the real life stories on “True Greece” site

TRUE GREECE is an initiative by the Greek National Tourism Organization to shed light on Greece as a travel destination by providing a platform of official and reliable information. Through articles, official statements and real-life testimonials, you will see that Greece, undeniably, remains one of the greatest travel destinations in the world.  Welcome to TRUE [...]

Harvard Professor Niall Ferguson on Radio National

Professor Ferguson has delivered his first lecture,  at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is discussing the demise of democracy in the west and the huge debt we are leaving our children. If only history had been explained this eloquently during school, I would have paid more attention in class. The lecture [...]

Kingswood Country

A 1979 Holden Kingswood in “out of the box” condition has been discovered in Adelaide  as part of a deceased estate. The “Atlantis Blue” HZ sedan – the last model to be built before the arrival of the Holden Commodore – was bought new in 1980 by a Greek-born Australian, a market gardener.  The two grown daughters [...]

The Stinking Rose.

With the advent of  Popular cooking shows, lifestyle channels and magazines the humble garlic bulb has become a staple Ingredient in our Kitchens. Most dishes would be bare without this core Ingredient. It is probably the only ingredient you consciously  eat as you mental process who you will be meeting  the following day.  Nutritionist swear by [...]

Elias Bizannes the Aussie Greek who makes good in the USA

Elias Bizannes the Aussie Greek who makes good in the USA

Calling all Computer geeks. Meet Elias Bizannes. In 2009 he left Australia to follow his heart and prove himself in the competitive world of Silicon Valley. As many more before him, he has cut his teeth working among the best in the world at Silicon Valley as everything you and I use on our computers [...]

Alexander the Great to Conquer Sydney in November

On the 11th of June 323 BC, Alexander died  at the young  age of 32. He earned the name “The Great” due to his fame as never having lost a battle as a military leader. Physically, Alexander  even by Macedonian standards was very short, though stocky and tough.  His neck was in some way twisted, [...]

SBS Interview with his Eminence Archbishop Stylianos

The debate over the recognition  and legalization of same sex marriage in Australia is heating up. Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, voiced her opinion on Q & A on ABC stating that she respects the love and life  that same-sex Couples share; however, she will not be passing any same-sex marriage laws.  His Eminence Archbishop [...]

Chobani Greek Yogurt Building a plant in Dandenong, Victoria

The cows in Victoria better get some rest. Chobani is spending $ 20 million to build a new plant next to their existing plant in Dandenong South, and they will be needing a whole lot of milk for the Greek yogurt. Peter Meeks, Chobani Australia managing director, said the expansion would be a huge boost for its [...]