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Turkish and Greek Diasporas unite in Australia to address refugee challenges and foster understanding
A delegation from Greece has arrived in Australia to discuss migrants living in Greece, including Turks who have moved there due to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s heavy-handed rule. The …
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The Greek Festival of Sydney and Bank of Sydney to continue partnership
The Greek Festival of Sydney has announced that the Bank of Sydney will continue as their presenting partner for the next two years. Following a very successful collaboration over the …
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Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine damaged by storm
The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, has been damaged after a violent storm hit Rome. The triumphal arch was built in the 4th …
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New findings in excavations at the Temple of Apollo
Excavation at the Temple of Apollo at Mantra Despotikos and on the island of Tsimintiri finished up recently, lasting six weeks from May 20 to June 28. The works were …
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First Global Conference on ‘Women and Hellenism’ kicks off in Ioannina with live broadcasts
The Food for Thought Network (FFTN) kicked off the World Conference on “Women and Hellenism”, on Monday, September 2, in Ioannina. With everything in place, the event is set to …
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Transport union disbands branch over ‘cultural’ issues
Construction workers are too scared to blow the whistle on “rotten” behaviour at government sites, triggering calls to give building watchdogs more teeth. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan was handed former …
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George Alex found guilty of $10 million in tax fraud
Greek Australian George Alex has been found guilty of a conspiracy to defraud the Tax Office of $10 million in what prosecutors described as a complicated “revolving-door” scheme. The verdict …
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels target Greek operated oil tanker in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attacked a Panama-flagged, Greek operated oil tanker in the Red Sea, as a nearby Saudi-flagged tanker ship also allegedly came under fire from the group. The …
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Greek-Australian students celebrate at sold-out NUGAS event in Melbourne
The annual gala of the National Union of Greek-Australian Students (NUGAS) was a night to remember, bringing together 800 guests at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Sunday. As one …
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Rediscovering Joice Nankivell Loch
This Thursday the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) are hosting a seminar on the life and impact of Joice Nankivell Loch, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in Australian history. …