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Darebin Council’s “Citizen of the Year” is Greek Australian Nola Radioti

Greek Australian Nola Radiotis has been named Citizen of the Year by the City of Darebin at its Community Awards evening; the highest accolade the local council grants to residents. …

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Adelaide’s Moseley Beach Club promises patrons “A Taste of Greece”

The Moseley Beach Club, one of the most well-known beach bars at one of South Australia’s most iconic beaches, Glenelg, will celebrate its Hellenism with a ‘Taste of Greece’ on …

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Greek Family Fun Day returns to Point Cook

Following the success of last year’s event, Point Cook’s Greek community have joined forces once again in an initiative led by Kalliopi Vassilopoulou, to bring “Greek Family Fun Day” back …

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The Greek marathon runners raising money for a good cause

The idea of the marathon was conceived by Michel Bréal, who was inspired by the legend of Pheidippides. Pheidippides was an historical figure who is said to have run from …

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Lemnos Gallipoli memorial statue restored after graffiti vandalisation

The Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial at Lemnos Square in Albert Park has been repaired in short order following its recent vandalization. Its desecration with graffiti was brought to the attention of …

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Oakleigh Central set to host the biggest Greek Independence Day Festival Yet!

Real estate investment trust Vicinity Centres will host an inaugural Greek Independence Day festival at Oakleigh Central, this Saturday 25 March. The annual commemoration of the start of the 1821 …

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The women of Kastellorizo had no voice but became pillars of the community

“Even up to the early 20th Century, fathers wouldn’t talk directly to their daughters in Kastellorizo, speaking to them through their wives. It was a terrible situation for women,” Nicholas …

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Angela Kiki Konstantinopoulou launches ‘Ode to Freedom’ at Camden Civic Centre

Greek Australian artist Angela Kiki Konstantinopoulou launched her latest exhibition ‘Ode to Freedom’ on Monday March 20 at the Camden Civic Centre in NSW. The exhibition, opened by the Greek …

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Sydney’s Hellenic Village AGM was a success for community democracy

Over 50 delegates from 21 organisations attended Sydney’s Hellenic Village elections and AGM on Monday 27 February, members returned all existing board members that sought re-election. At the AGM, the …

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Dr Despina Mouratides, Australia’s pioneering female psychiatrist, has passed away

Melbourne’s Greek community is mourning the death of Despina Mouratides who, according to available data, was the first female psychiatrist of Greek origin in Australia. Well known by thousands among …

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