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Oakleigh Grammar educator Rebecca Bettiol named among Australia’s best

Rebecca Bettiol, MYP Learning Leader (Art and Design) and Round Square Coordinator at Oakleigh Grammar, has been honoured in The Educator’s Hot List 2024, recognising Australia’s most inspiring educators. Known …

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GCM schools celebrate outstanding VCE results

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools have once again demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence, celebrating exceptional achievements in the 2024 VCE Greek Language Exams. An impressive 54 per …

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Jeff Kennett honoured with Pan-Macedonian lifetime achievement award

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has been recognised with the Alexander the Great Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest accolade from the Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria (Pan-Mac). The Association …

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UNSW launches 1821 Scholarship Program for students studying Modern Greek

Students from the University of NSW are being encouraged to engage in Modern Greek courses with applications officially open for the newly introduced 1821 Scholarship Program. The initiative has been …

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Tasos Vasilopoulos: ‘I became a poet aboard the Patris on my way to Australia’

The month of October 1961 remains unforgettable for Tasos Vasilopoulos, now 88 years old. Born in Messinia and orphaned at a young age, he was just 24 when he embarked …

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Nicholas Mingos passes away at 100: A life full of love and resilience

Nicholas Mingos (Nikos Tsilimingos), a cherished member of the Greek-Australian community, passed away on Monday, December 9, just three days after celebrating his name day and mere weeks before his …

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Love bombs, intimidation and lies: Unmasking the hidden face of abuse

Sophia* (not her real name) thought she had found love when she met a charming and attentive partner — the ideal. Over their seven-year relationship, however, that love turned into …

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Archdiocese Christmas carols to brighten Melbourne this Sunday

The much-loved Christmas Carols of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, a cherished event running for over 40 years, will take place this Sunday, December 15, in the outdoor space of …

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Greek-Australian students rally to support foster care children in Victoria

Melbourne’s Philoptochos Brotherhood, Year 5 and 6 students from Oakleigh Grammar, and the organisation Backpack for Kids joined forces to support children living apart from their families. The initiative began …

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New leadership brings renewed vision to the Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea

The Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea (GOCW) has ushered in a new era with the election of its Board, led by incoming President Kris Pavlidis. Pavlidis highlighted the importance of …

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