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Driver admits dangerous action in five-fatality crash
A driver who killed five people after failing to give way on a busy highway near the Victoria-NSW border has pleaded guilty. Christopher Dylan Joannidis, 30, on Thursday fronted the …
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GOCMV Schools commemorate Apostles Peter and Paul with interactive educational activities
The South Morang and Alphington school campuses of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) Schools celebrated the commemoration of the Apostles Peter and Paul on June 29 …
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Professor William Mallinson examines Kissinger’s role in Cyprus in online lecture
Renowned historian William Mallinson, Professor of Political Ideas and Institutions at Guglielmo Marconi University, will deliver an online lecture titled “Cyprus and Kissinger: Killing the Myth” on Thursday, 11 July …
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Former British Museum director suggests partnership with Greece for Parthenon marbles
A former British Museum director has called for the museum to share the Parthenon marbles with Greece. Sir Mark Jones, former interim director at the British Museum told the Sunday …
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Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros
The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private visits for 5,000 euros ($5,400), setting off protests from the site’s guards. According to …
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Switzerland return 2000+ year old vases back to Greece
Two ancient Greek marble vases from more than 2000 years ago have been returned to Greece from Switzerland. According to Associated Press, the two plundered vases marked ancient Athenian graves …
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A young and vibrant night of Hellenic traditions as “O Periklis” celebrates 9th annual dance
Close to 300 people gathered last Saturday night in Coburg to celebrate Hellenic traditions, music, and dances. The Hellenic Cultural Association of Melbourne “O Periklis” celebrated their 9th Annual Dance …
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Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser held at Greek Centre raises awareness and connects cultures
Up to 100 attendees gathered at the Greek Centre Mezzanine in Melbourne for the Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council’s (WMCC) Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser last Sunday. The …
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Nicholas Reece sworn in as 105th Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Long-standing City of Melbourne councillor Nicholas Reece and self-proclaimed “Greek at heart” was sworn in as the 105th Lord Mayor of Melbourne on Tuesday, 2 July. Elected as a councillor …
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South Australian Multicultural Commission welcomes Chloe Kourakis among new appointments
The South Australian Multicultural Commission is set to embark on its next phase with a newly appointed cohort, including Greek Australian Chloe Kourakis, as announced by the Minister for Multicultural …