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2023 Antipodes Festival sure to bring the buzz to Melbourne’s historic Greek precinct

There are less than 10 days to go until the much-lauded Antipodes Festival once again graces Melbourne’s historic Greek precinct on 25 and 26 February. Preparations are in full swing …

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PRONIA: “Family violence is very much present in our community”

The Andrews Government recently announced that it has completed the implementation of all 227 final recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV). In her announcement of the milestone …

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NSW government and opposition double down on support for Greek Festival of Sydney

Ahead of Darling Harbour getting dressed in the colours of the Hellenic flag and dancing to the voice of Alkistis Protopsalti on Sunday, two announcements from the NSW Liberal and …

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Young Muslim man baptised Orthodox Christian in Melbourne

On Monday, 13 February a young Melbourne man from the Islamic religion was welcomed into the Orthodox Church by Bishop Eumenios of Kerasountos. Ahmad Khodr, 28, who was born and …

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Volunteers wanted for Greek National Day parade

After three years of restrictions and lockdowns due to the pandemic, the Greek community is ready to celebrate its National Day in unison at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium. On Sunday 19 …

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Synapantema: The biggest Pontian gathering in Australia to take place in Melbourne this weekend

The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia is hosting a three-day convention full of music, dance, and history in honour of their Pontian culture. It’s an opportunity for the younger …

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Greek Festival of Sydney makes long-awaited return

The Greek Festival of Sydney makes its triumphant return this weekend into the heart of the city, Darling Harbour, as it looks to come back with a bang with a …

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From the first Greek woman in Australia in 1835, to the 900 Greek brides who arrived by ship in 1957

Last Sunday the commemorative event organised by Pnevmatiki Estia Ellinidon at the Hellenic Museum, Melbourne’s Greek community honoured the history of the Begona, a ship which on February 12, 1957 …

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Consensus was the order of the day at the Greek Community of Melbourne AGM

A significant turnout (over 250 members) and general consensus were the main features of the annual general meeting of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) which took place on Sunday …

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Neos Kosmos: 66 years young

Neos Kosmos celebrates it’s 66th anniversary today and remains the most significant voice of, and for, Australian Hellenism. The first article I wrote for Neos Kosmos was in 1987, for …

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