Advertisement

Community

News

Oakleigh marks 25 March with Greek Independence Day Festival

Melbourne’s own ‘Little Athens’, Oakleigh, celebrated 25 March in style; with scores from the broader Greek community alongside philhellenes descending on the suburb to revel in the festivities. Vicinity Centres …

News

“My parents came here with almost nothing”: Bill Cotsis on the meaning of his sister Sophie’s re-election for family and community

Greek Australian Sophie Cotsis has retained her seat in the NSW Legislative Assembly by a very comfortable margin. Tipped as highly likely to take on a ministerial portfolio in the …

News

Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria hold dual event marking International Women’s Day and Greek Independence Day

On 24 March the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria held an in joint celebration of International Women’s Day and Greek Independence Day. Sofia Mastoris OAM, the organisation’s president led those …

News

It’s official! Thornbury’s ‘Kalamata Lane’ receives its street sign

Melbourne’s ‘Kalamata Lane’, which was officially launched in the presence of the Mayor of Kalamata, Athanasios Vasilopoulos, in October 2022, has finally had its signage installed. It’s the piece de …

News

Archbishop Makarios shares message on the significance of 25 March

Venerable brother fellow Bishops and beloved children, Feelings of spiritual reverence and national pride flood our hearts today, as we bow our knees before the Mother of God and, at …

News

Zisis Dardalis (1938-2023): The Zorba of the Antipodes

On Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10.00 am. the great benefactor, perhaps the greatest humanist of the post-war Hellenism of Australia, the noble patriot Zisis Dardalis (Tsaousis) passed to the …

News

Arvanitaki performance caps off Grecian Ball ‘renaissance’

The Greek Community of Melbourne’s 2nd annual Grecian Ball took place last night, 24 March, with the who’s who in attendance and a special performance from acclaimed performer Eleftheria Arvanitaki …

News

Eleftheria Arvanitaki “I’ve had the best memories coming to Australia”

Australia welcomed Eleftheria Arvanitaki for the fourth time, one of Greece’s most successful and internationally acclaimed singers, whose voice has marked Greece’s cultural history, with a unique quality of vocals …

News

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. …

News

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 …

Advertisement