Hellenes and Philhellenes in Tasmania have a unique connection to the Greek War of Independence in the story of Lieutenant George Darby and the schooner Badger. Historian Jim Claven recounts the intriguing story as we gather to celebrate Greece's independence.
The mayor of Kalamata Athanasios Vasilopoulos was hosted last week at parliament house by Labor MP and government whip in the upper house, Lee Tarlamis.