Community
Growing worries surface over fate of Greek associations’ assets
The recent failed auction of the Pontian Community of Melbourne building has brought to the fore an issue that is sure to dominate a wider debate in the coming years: …
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21-year-old John Kokolakis retrieves Holy Cross on his nameday…
Last Thursday marked a historical day for the members of the Greek Orthodox Community of Port Adelaide in South Australia, as they were the only Greek Australians in the country …
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Greek restaurants and cafes forced to close as Omicron “enters” their businesses
Popular neighbourhoods in Melbourne, famous for their cafes and eateries, should be heaving with crowds these days. Instead, Smith Street in Collingwood, Nelson Place in Williamstown and even our Greek …
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As cases soar, many Aged Care facilities are shutting their doors
As the more infectious Omicron variant sweeps across Australia, infecting tens of thousands every day, some residential aged care facilities are taking precautionary measures to protect their elderly residents. After …
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Eleni Yannacaros brings an air of change to the male-dominated industry of Personal Security
Eleni Yannacaros is one of the few women to lead in the male-dominated field of Personal Security, and not only has she gained respect and held her own, she is …
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Archbishop Makarios tests positive to COVID-19
In a statement issued by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is it confirmed that Archbishop Makarios has tested positive for COVID-19. The Archbishop is fully vaccinated. After presenting some …
Greek Community of Melbourne AGM postponed by a week
The 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) has been postponed again to 16 January because of growing concerns over the rise …
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A Greek Australian shares the magic of Christmas with the community
Generous and kindhearted, just like Santa, a Greek businessman in Melbourne has been sharing the magic of Christmas every year, making sure that no child goes without a present under …
Hellas football superstar Ulysses Kokkinos’ odyssey comes to an end
To many he was the embodiment of the “mangas”, a Greek larrikin, in his day, flamboyant footballer Ulysses Kokkinos embodied not only the Swinging Sixties but was also the star …
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Anniversary of Remembrance – 100 years since the Asia Minor Catastrophe
The arrival of 2022 is bringing about memories from one of the most tragic events that forever changed modern Greek history. This year marks 100 years from the Asian Minor …