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A show of strong unity between the Archdiocese and the GOC of NSW at Darling Harbour
Among the many highlights of the Greek Festival of Sydney last weekend at Darling Harbour was the display of a harmonious atmosphere between the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and …
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Greek Festival of Sydney returns with a bang as a prosperous future lies in store
The Greek Festival of Sydney was a rousing success as it settled once again in Darling Harbour and, after a tumultuous past few years, its future looks better than ever …
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$140,000 pledge for Sydney’s Greek Summer Festival
Over 80,000 people attended this year’s St Basil’s NSW & ACT Greek Summer Festival, a turnout that did not go unnoticed by the Coalition state government when announcing a funding …
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Impressive comeback for Australia’s biggest Pontian gathering; Synapantema
From a small-scale dinner with no more than 100 attendees, Synapantema has grown into the biggest Pontian gathering in Australia and this year’s three-day event proved once more true to …
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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 …