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Feast Day of the Holy Spirit celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in Footscray

The Feast Day of the Holy Spirit was celebrated at the Holy Trinity church in Footscray, Melbourne, with services led by Bishop Evmenios. He was joined by Father Nikolaos Xylouris …

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Jacinta Allan wants more Victorian streets to bear Greek names

Victoria’s Greek community enthusiastically responded to the call to put more Greek names on Victoria’s map, as part of the state government’s “Remember a Local – Name a Place” campaign. …

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If we don’t speak Greek, they won’t: Pharos seminar urges Melbourne parents to embrace language at home

“If we don’t speak Greek to our children, then our children may not speak Greek, and our grandchildren certainly will not speak Greek!” These sentiments formed the introductory remarks of …

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Greek food comes out on top in National Aged Care satisfaction survey

The results of an annual survey conducted with residents of nursing homes have revealed the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW’s Home for the Aged as number one for food across …

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Darwin’s Greek GleNTi draws 40,000 in celebration of the Top-End’s Greek culture and community

Darwin’s iconic Greek GleNTi was a resounding success over the weekend, attracting more than 40,000 people to the city’s Esplanade for a celebration of Greek culture, food, dance, and music. …

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Mandela’s ‘Thank you’ to Melbourne-based Greek artist Antonis Baxevanidis

Greek-Australian artist Antonis Baxevanidis is known across Australia for his acclaimed work as both an actor and a photographer, but one moment from his photographic career stands out above the …

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Literary memorial to honour Panagiotis Iasonides’ legacy at Alphington Grammar

A Literary Memorial honouring the life and legacy of the late Panagiotis (Peter) George Iasonides will be held at Alphington Grammar School on Friday, 11 July, at 6.30pm. The event, …

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Shedding light on Greek political prisoners in the 20th century

Months after the remains of over 30 political prisoners from the Greek Civil War were discovered in Thessaloniki, another 14 were dug up this past weekend. The discovery of these …

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Farewell to a dear friend: Journalist George Hatzivasilis passes away

My hands won’t go to the keyboard! They’re frozen! I can’t believe I have to write the words that follow. I can’t believe that my dear friend, my flawless collaborator …

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Darwin’s GleNTi draws 40,000 in a vibrant celebration of Greek and Cypriot culture

We Melburnians were lucky to spend the weekend in the Northern Territory, taking part in the now-famous GleNTi festival, organised by local Greek and Cypriot communities. From early Saturday morning, …

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