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Funeral service for late Fr Elias Kentrotis at St Haralambos Church in Templestowe
The funeral service for the late Protopresbyter Elias Kentrotis will be held at the Church of St Haralambos in Templestowe, Melbourne. The service will be led by Bishop Kyriakos of …
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Community outcry over dismissal of 88-year-old Geelong crossing supervisor
A change.org petition has already garnered close to 1,600 signatures in support of reinstating Athena, an 88-year-old beloved Greek Australian Geelong community volunteer, “who has dedicated 42 years to ensuring …
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Greek Civil War’s lasting impact on literature explored in Sydney lecture
The significance of the Greek Civil War and its enduring influence of Greek literature was the topic of a recent lecture from visiting academic Dr Michail Bakogiannis at the Greek …
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PRONIA opens new offices in Oakleigh
On the bustling streets of Oakleigh, the energy of Melbourne’s Greek community is alive in every corner. Animated conversations in Greek drift across the streets as shoppers go about their …
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George Skemperis appointed as Greece’s new Consul General in Sydney
Greece has a new representative in Sydney, with George Skemperis officially assuming his duties as Consul General on 20 August. Skemperis brings extensive diplomatic experience to the role, having previously …
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Delving into Plato’s Republic – a philosophical exploration of the ancient work
The Melbourne Philosophical Café is set to tackle one of the biggest works of ancient Greek thought in their upcoming meeting: Plato’s Republic. The group will delve into the famous …
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Father Elias of St Haralambos Templestowe dies after 49 years of service
Father Elias of the Greek Orthodox Parish of St Haralambos, Templestowe and Doncaster, has passed away. In a post on social media, the Greek Orthodox Parish of St Haralambos, Templestowe …
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Dr Nick Dallas to present seminar on Greek migration through obituaries
The peak decades of Greek migration to Australia in the 1950s and 1960s saw tens of thousands of arrivals, with almost half settling in Victoria. Alongside this demographic shift, the …
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GOC NSW schools to hold fundraiser kids taverna night
A Kids Taverna Night is being held by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW next Friday (29 August). Hosted at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba, the taverna night will …
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Judge rules in favour of administrators in case on Cyprus Community of NSW’s Club sale
The presiding judge of the case regarding the sale of the Cyprus Community of NSW‘s flagship property in Stanmore has rendered his verdict, ruling in favour of the administrators. Justice …