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Online research centre unveils 34 new sites of massacre of Greeks of Ottoman Turkey

Research conducted by Greek Genocide Resource Center, an independent  online resource site, has yielded a further 34 sites where the massacres of Greeks took place in Asia Minor in between …

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‘Devastating’: Accused for Courtney Herron’s murder found mentally unfit to stand trial

Henry Hammond, the alleged killer of Greek Australian woman Courtney (Konstantina) Herron, has been found not guilty because of mental impairment, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The body of …

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The power of photography lies in the shots that capture history

With his incredible series of photos titled “Australian Black Summer”, Greek Australian photographer Dion Georgopoulos has made the finals for the Australian Photography Awards of 2020. Working as a photojournalist …

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More COVID-19 infections recorded at St Basil’s

St. Basil’s in Fawkner is one of Melbourne’s dozens aged care facilities battling a surge in coronavirus infections. Since the first 25 cases were recorded on Friday, more staff members …

The wounds remain open, 46 years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

Monday 20 July marks the completion of 46 years since the day that Turkish troops invaded Cyprus. The bleak anniversary is commemorated every year to honour the fallen and mourn …

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First ever all-English Hierarchical Vespers Service in Australia

For the first time in the history of Greek Orthodox faith in Australia, an Hierarchical Vespers Service was conducted entirely in English. Honouring the Feast of the Great Martyr Marina, …

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A moment of silence to remember 46 years since the invasion of Cyprus

It was 15 July 1974 when the Greek military regime attempted to unify with Cyprus resulting in Archbishop Makarios being overthrown and consequently fleeing to Britain. In retaliation, Turkey instigated …

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Foraging Greek grandparents’ gardens for good health

There truly is nothing like bringing back a bag of homegrown tomatoes from our grandparent’s gardens. Evidence from a study published in 2019 suggests the benefits stretch beyond receiving delicious …

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Victoria Police set ‘ring of steel’ around Melbourne to contain COVID

With Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell locked in Stage 3 lockdown for the next six weeks, Victoria Police says it is committed to supporting the state’s Deparment of Health and Human …

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Eric and Vicky Charalambous pass away leaving behind their three children

The Greek Community was shocked by the recent death of Eric Charalambous, who suddenly passed away aged 53. Unfortunately, this is the second death which the Charalambous family has had …

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