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It’s official – Melbourne has its own ‘Kalamata Place’

Melbourne now has a new Greek landmark, after Darebin Council unanimously endorsed that an unnamed laneway in Thornbury would become “Kalamata Place” back on 23 May 2022. It remained unnamed …

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Justice for Cyprus commemorates invasion remembrance events across Australia [PHOTOS]

At 10 am on Sunday, 17 July, Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis lead the memorial service at St Efstathios Church in South Melbourne, followed at 12 noon by a wreath-laying ceremony …

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Hellenic link to Australia’s Anzac story discussed at Australian Embassy in Greece

Last week historian and author Jim Claven provided an update on some key Hellenic Anzac commemorative developments in a briefing to the Australian Embassy in Greece, addressing the work of …

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September increase not enough says pensioner president Kostoulias

The reported $25.50 a fortnight increase for pensioners drew a chuckle from John Kostoulias and the quip that it was just enough to buy “one lettuce a week”. Mr Kostoulias, …

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AGAPI Care celebrates its 35th Anniversary

On Saturday 9 July 2022, AGAPI Care celebrated yet another milestone by holding its 35th Anniversary Gala at the Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, attended by over 400 guests. The …

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Owners corporation “pushes” Greek elderly couple to the brink of homelessness

Nitsa and Spiro Tzavellas, an elderly Greek Australian couple from Sydney are facing an impossible situation and even homelessness after their body corporate voted for an upgrade to their building …

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Justice for Cyprus announces invasion remembrance events

Justice for Cyprus SEKA Victoria has announced a programme events to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of the island which was launched on 20 July, 1974, starting …

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GCM shares pro-choice statement on abortion

On the occasion of the debate that has been taking place in recent days about abortion, especially after the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States of …

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GCM online seminar delves into The Past, Present, and Future of Mirologia in Epirus

An online only seminar about the past, present, and future of mirologia (traditional lament songs) in Epirus will be presented by Christopher C. King, an ethnomusicologist, writer, producer, and advocate …

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A memorial for Cypriot Heroes and Martyrs

Last Sunday the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria and the parish of ‘The Presentation of our Lady to the Temple’ in North Balwyn held a memorial service to honour …

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