A seminar series exploring the history of the Greek community is set to take place at the Greek Centre from next week, beginning with the history of this newspaper, Neos Kosmos.

The Dardalis Archives Research Seminar Series, presented in collaboration with La Trobe University’s Greek Studies Program, the Dardalis Archives , and the Greek Community, aims to explore the history of the Greek community in Australia through a series of six seminars.The seminars will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, at the Greek Centre at 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

The seminars will kick off with a presentation by the Editor-in-Chief of Neos Kosmos, Sotiris Hatzimanolis, who will provide an insight into the newspaper’s rich history.

The seminar, titled ‘Greek newspapers in Australia: A History of Neos Kosmos’, will be held next Wednesday June 14.

Founded during the challenging early years of the major wave of post-war Greek migration to Australia, Neos Kosmos, undoubtedly stands as one of the largest Greek community newspapers in the world, having reached the milestone of 66 years in operation.

Hatzimanolis will highlight significant milestones in the Neos Kosmos journey.

These include the newspaper’s role in organising communal meals for unemployed immigrants in the 1960s, its contribution to the anti-dictatorship struggle during the military junta in Greece, and its dedication to promoting multiculturalism.

Furthermore, Hatzimanolis will discuss how the newspaper has adapted to new dynamics and changes in the way news is written, presented, and showcased, while steadfastly upholding its core principles.

About Sotiris Hatzimanolis

Hatzimanolis has an extensive background in journalism, having worked in both print and digital media in Australia and Greece.

Apart from his involvement with Neos Kosmos, he held a leadership role at SBS, where he headed the Greek Radio Program, and also contributed to ERT (Greek Public Broadcasting).

Hatzimanolis previously served as the editor of To Neo magazine in Australia and the monthly magazine Apodimos in Greece.

Additionally, he has collaborated with Athens-based newspapers and magazines, including “Eleftherotypia” and “Ta Nea,” and worked as a correspondent for the Athens-Macedonian News Agency in Oceania for over 30 years.

Remaining seminars:

– 2 August, Professor Joy Damousi AM: On Sport and Community.

– 13 September, Rena Frangioudaki OAM [in Greek]: A life in Greek radio broadcasting and journalism.

– 4 October, Peter Yiannoudes OAM [in Greek]: The lobbying power of the united Greek Cypriot community and Greek communities in Australia.

– 8 November,     Dr Alexandra Dellios: Migrant Activism and Debates in Welfare.

For more information or inquiries, please contact s.nikoloudis@latrobe.edu.au.