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The Spot – Western Bulldogs
The Spot is a series produced for heraldsun.com.au. Presenter Justin Smith takes a person back to the spot where something life-changing happened. In this episode he takes Western Bulldogs player Tom Boyd and club president Peter Gordon back to the MCG for the first time since their historic AFL Premiership victory.
The Oravae Story
Oravae Cottage is an idyllic cottage on a private island off Gizo in the Solomon Islands. In 2007 it was wiped out by a tsunami. This is the story of how the Baea family, along with Australian travel magazine Get Lost, got the cottage up and running again. It was produced for publication across multiple [...]
“Italy fans go wild” – Video
Italian soccer fans went wild in Melbourne’s Lygon St Italian precinct, after their team beat Germany 2-1 to win through to the Euro 2012 final.
“British Museum v The People” – BBC Radio 5 Live
Campaigners for the restitution of the Parthenon marbles to Greece gathered in London on 19th and 20th June 2012, for an international conference on the issue. The colloquy was led by the Australian founder of the first committee for the restitution of the Marbles, Emanuel Comino and featured speakers including famed human rights lawyer George [...]
“Radio Demo 2012″ – 3AW Radio
I’m currently working as a reporter and producer for Melbourne radio station 3AW. In total I’ve worked for the station for about four years. This is my most recent 3AW showreel:
Children’s Protection Society – 2012
The Children’s Protection Society aims to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in families and to improve the choices and life chances of all Australian children. Situated in West Heidelberg, in Melbourne’s north, the CPS centre is the only one of its kind. It is currently the focus of a research project that aims [...]
“Nicosia: The Last Divided Capital” – Video
Just inside the walls of old Nicosia, on the south side of the Green Line, lies Plateia Eleftherias, Freedom Square. It was named this in 1974 as an appeal to the future freedom of Cyprus. On the northern side of the divide Ozgürlük, Hürriyet and Istiklâl streets speak of the same desire for freedom. Today [...]
“Every Heart Beats True” – Video
A video wrap of the State Funeral of footballer, philanthropist and much loved personality Jim Stynes. Today thousands gathered in Federation Square to farewell their hero. Many of those in the crowd did not personally know Jim but all said he had touched them in some way.
“The Spartans vs The World” – Video
On Sunday 18th March 2012, the Hellas Spartans took on the best local talent from Albania, Australia, Ireland, Israel, Africa, Turkey and Team Harmony in the Harmony Cup.
“Come find yourself” – Neos Kosmos
A plate from the catalogue of William Hamilton’s collection of antiquities. 17 December 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS and Hellenic Museum Director Vicki Yianoulatos delve the history of the Greek community in Victoria, at the State Library. Even before John Batman strode ashore from the Rebecca in 1835 to establish the city of Melbourne, there was [...]
“Modern myth” – Neos Kosmos
3 December 2011 Renowned Greek painter ALEKOS FASSIANOS explains the link between Mount Olympus and Gotham City. Myth, according to Alekos Fassianos, is everything. It is our past, which informs our present, which creates our future. “Everyone must have their myth alive inside of them,” Fassianos tells me as we sit outside the Hellenic Museum [...]
“Taste the sun” – Neos Kosmos
Michael Sfikas showing off his home-made tank and hose setup. PHOTO: Thomas Andronas. 26 November 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS Every spring since I can remember, my pappou’s planted a vegetable patch. He plants cucumbers, beans, lettuces, artichokes and countless other fruits and vegetables. But it’s his tomatoes that are his pride and joy. He approaches [...]
“The last divided capital” – Neos Kosmos
No man’s land, as it was left in 1974. PHOTO: Thomas Andronas 22 October 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS Just inside the walls of old Lefkosia, on the south side of the Green Line, lies Plateia Eleftherias, Freedom Square. It was named this in 1974 as an appeal to the future freedom of Cyprus. On the [...]
“Terror and Desperation” – Video
On 6th April 1941, Hitler’s army invaded Greece. 62,000 Allied soldiers were sent to defend the strategically important Mediterranean nation. They failed. Here are three of their stories.
“Occupy Melbourne Protest” – Video
On Saturday 29th October 2011, Occupy Melbourne protesters rallied at the State Library of Victoria, then marched to Treasury Gardens to hold a general assembly and ultimately set up camp. This video includes clips from the march, as well as a satirical performance by a group of protesters impersonating police officers. Shot on iPhone.
“Interview with Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Sozen” – Video
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Sozen, Director of the Cyprus Policy Centre and international relations expert, speaks openly about the history and present of the Cyprus problem. He offers solutions to many of the issues involved, and challenges President Christofias to try to reach an agreement before he loses political legitimacy. Interview conducted 5th August 2011 by [...]
“A Roman I was born…” – Neos Kosmos
Tatavla Keyfi on stage in Berlin. Photo: Tatavla Keyfi. 17 September 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS In Istanbul there are no Greeks, just Romans. In 2011 they’re engaged in a fight to survive, and the humble rebetiko is leading the way. In the dirty, smoky rebetiko bars of Istanbul, a movement is forming. It’s an attempt to [...]
“The Sea Turtles of Cyprus” – Video
Each year hundreds of Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles return to the Cypriot beaches where they hatched, to continue the circle of life. Hasibe Kusetogullari is in charge of making sure the circle doesn’t break.
“Last chance for Christofias” – Neos Kosmos
Inside the Green Line. Photo: Tom Andronas 24 August 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS A leading Turkish-Cypriot academic has challenged Greek-Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem within the next 12 months, as it may be his last chance. “If I were Christofias I would speed up the negotiations, I would [...]
“Democratic indignance in action” – Neos Kosmos
The Indignants’ general assembly in Syntagma Square. Photo: Tom Andronas 10 August 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS There’s something strange happening in Syntagma Square. Here, in the heart of Athens, in the shadows of the halls of power where the official politics are done, an unofficial parliament has gathered. They’ve been living here since May, refusing to [...]
“Turkey” – Opa!
Balloons over Cappadocia. Photo: Tom Andronas August 2011 TRAVELS TO BYZANTIUM AND BEYOND, WITH TOM ANDRONAS. Nowhere else in the world does ‘Greek’ meet ‘Australian’, as it does in Turkey. Centuries of Greek Orthodox tradition collide here with the nation-defining moment of an altogether different country, creating a strange sense of belonging for those that [...]
“Greece honours our Anzac Veterans” – Opa!
Featured photographs by Tom Andronas. Text by Mike Sweet.
“Terror and Desperation” – Neos Kosmos
The HMAS Perth in the Mediterranean. Photo: Archive 21 May 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS “When the Greeks were invaded by the Germans I was standing up on the Acropolis watching the harbour being bombed.” Basil Hayler, now 89 was a 19 year-old sailor on the Australian warship HMAS Perth when he watched the bombs rain [...]
“Yesterday’s boat-people” – Neos Kosmos
Lucas and Lena Papageorge at their engagement party. Photo: Lucas Papageorge 14 May 2011 THOMAS ANDRONAS Lucas Papageorge was born in Levissi – a town now abandoned and known as Kayakoy in southern Turkey – on March 17, 1921. When he was very young, his family was forced to leave their village as part [...]