Going through the journal of our colleague Claire Paizanou Gazis, there is a script, which was written at the beginning of the ’60s with the departure of her sister Eleni …

Greece experienced extreme cold conditions that will long be remembered not only for the extreme winter weather for the unusual winter landscape that resulted. While the Parthenon and the rest …

The judge’s voice resonated throughout the court room: “Is Antonio Boulizos* an Italian or a Greek name?” was the opening comment by Presiding Judge Dethridge, of the General sessions court …

It’s 1986. Professional diver Stathis Baramatis begins a long exploratory dive. The bright sapphire colours soon darken into ever-deepening blue hues, his survival depending on a trailing umbilical. Despite the …

We have loved her through songs such as I Sotiria tis psychis, Venzinadiko, Dithesio, Ta Laika, To Hirokrotima, and many more. While preparing for two live-streaming concerts on February 14 …

The history of Greek schools in Melbourne starts almost a whole century ago. One of the first Greek schools established in Melbourne can be traced back in writing to 1921, …

One day in grade two, I was reading my class assigned reading book with my teacher, Mrs Peacock. I was still learning to speak English. Although quite competent, I was …

With 74 clubs in Melbourne with 14,000 male and 4,000 female players, the Victoria Amateur Football Association (VAFA) is the largest Australian Rules competition in Australia. George Voyage (or Voyatzis) …

Historical accounts and descriptions of early Greek-Australian events and ceremonies are by all indications a rarity. In contrast to today’s consumer society, the advancement of technology has made it easier …

Lord Elgin’s vessel, wrecked off the coast of the Greek island of Kythera in 1802, is continuing to yield intriguing discoveries for underwater archaeologists who are continuing to yield amazing …