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Young teen Aleksander Kandiliotis battling rare adult colon cancer
At 14, young Sydneysider Aleksander Kandiliotis biggest concern should be how much homework he has, but instead he faces a battle with a rare and aggressive adult cancer. Diagnosed with …
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Youngsters thrill audiences with Greek dancing at Bentleigh Festival
A cohort of students from the MANASIS School of Greek Dance and Culture delighted thousands of spectators as they performed a plethora of traditional Greek folk dances at the Bentleigh …
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Olympic medallist Scotty James inspires students to chase their dreams
Students at Alphington Grammar School were thrilled to welcome multi-Olympic medallist and champion snowboarder Scotty James on Thursday, 20 February. The Years 3, 4, and 5 students listened intently as …
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Hellenism engulfs Darling Harbour with great celebration
The Greek Festival of Sydney did its annual duty of lighting up Darling Harbour as it delivered yet another splendid weekend spectacular enjoyed by thousands. The Greek Fest took over …
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Greek brothers in medicine graduate as dentist and doctor in the same year
An aspirational achievement for two Melbourne based brothers from Albert Park, who have shown strong dedication, determination and perseverance to achieve successful careers in the medical field. The eldest sibling, …
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Victorian Premier calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
In a letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan called for the immediate return of the stolen Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Addressing thousands of Greeks on …
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Post-war Greek migrants found solace on Lonsdale street, now their grandchildren celebrate culture at Antipodes Festival
Walk down Lonsdale street this weekend and you’ll find thousands of Melbournites eating, dancing and chatting their way through the closed off street for the Antipodes Festival. The street has …
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‘Greece, thank you!’—Australian politicians celebrate Greek culture at Antipodes Festival in Melbourne
Antipodes Festival in Melbourne became a vibrant celebration of Hellenism and Greek heritage on Saturday on, drawing thousands to the heart of the city. The two-day event was attended the …
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Meet the backstage crew keeping Melbourne’s Antipodes Festival running
Hundreds of third generation Greek youth are working and volunteering at this year’s Antipodes Festival, using Melbourne’s public celebration as a way to meet fellow Greeks and enjoy their culture. …
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President of Adelaide’s Festival Hellenika shares his top picks from the 2025 program
What began as a small concert 34 years ago has evolved into a multidisciplinary arts festival running across three months this year. Festival Hellenika kicks off in March, with a …