Australia
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Greek Independence Day function with Varemenos-Quick, protesters and news of Archbishop’s death
Greek stakeholders, community members and other guests, such as Australian politicians Michael O’Brien and Steve Dimopoulos, gathered at a function held by the Greek Consulate in Melbourne to celebrate Greek …
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Melbourne students hoist eight flags for Greek Independence Day
After the hype of parades across Australia on Sunday, a very low-key and meaningful celebration took place to honour Greek Independence Day at Federation Square at 9.30am on Monday. Eight …
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Greek Australian IPF patient pledges to donate his lungs for research
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a cruel disease. A rare lung condition difficult to diagnose in which the air sacs thicken and become scarred over time for reasons yet to …
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Greece and Australia come together to celebrate Greek Independence Day in Adelaide
An astonishing number of Greeks and Australians came together today in Adelaide to celebrate one of the most historical days for the Greek nation, the 25th March National Day. With …
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Greek protests amid the pride at Melbourne’s 25 March parade
Greek pride was sky high in Melbourne as thousands showed up for the 25 March National Day parade. For the most part, there was positivity and patriotism as 79 groups …
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25 March holiday brings unity – and some dissent
The 25 March holiday is considered a double celebration for Greeks around the world as it celebrates both the Annunciation and the start of the Greek War of Independence against …
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Crosshairs on Lockout Laws as Keep Sydney Open targets election scalp in NSW
Only a few days out from the New South Wales State election, one of the major issues facing Sydney-siders is the future of the city’s infamous lockout laws. Keep Sydney …
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Small Business Party’s Angela Vithoulkas contests NSW Upper House
Former cafe owner, entrepreneur and small business advocate Angela Vithoulkas is contesting the NSW Upper House in the state election. The vocal and multi-awarded businesswoman is taking on the Legislative …
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Greek Community honours its benefactors
The Greek Centre on Lonsdale Street is Melbourne’s Greek hub, abuzz with educational, cultural and all manner of activities that could only be made possible with the contribution of great …
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First St Paisios Church in Australia nears completion
Significant progress has been made towards the completion of the first Greek Orthodox church dedicated to St Paisios the Athonite, in Perth. The foundation stone for the one and only …