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Crash outside Geelong Greek Community halts fundraiser for brave young girl
A Sunday morning car crash outside Geelong’s Greek Orthodox Community Hall damaged property and postponed a fundraiser for a young girl with a rare genetic disorder. The crash occurred around …
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Greece vows ‘full transparency’ in EU farm subsidy row
Greece’s agriculture minister on Tuesday promised “full transparency” in the disbursement of EU farm subsidies after a top Greek official was sacked in a fraud probe row with Brussels. Costas …
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Archbishop Makarios calls for unity and reflection during National Reconciliation Week 2025
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has issued a message to mark National Reconciliation Week 2025 held annually from 27 May to 3 June, calling on all Australians -particularly Orthodox Christians- to …
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Healthcare provider’s collapse prompts reform demands
The viability of private healthcare is under the microscope following the collapse of a major hospital operator, with one union casting doubt on private equity management in the sector. Healthscope, …
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Cypriot Diaspora from across Australia and NZ unite, connecting with youth the big takeaway
This past weekend Cypriots from across Australia and New Zealand converged in Melbourne, as the Cypriot Community of Melbourne and Victoria hosted a mega conference of the Cypriot diaspora. The …
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Almost 800 homes declared write-offs in flood deluge
The number of completely destroyed homes from inundating floods has doubled to about 800 as flood-weary communities sensing some relief with weather conditions set to ease. SES spokesman Matt Heap …
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Darwin commemorates 84th anniversary of Battle of Crete
The Association of Cretans of Northern Territory celebrated the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete on Sunday. Commemorations began with the doxology from Father Joel at St. Nicholas Church …
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Students dedicate 2025 to Theodorakis and Hadjidakis with year-long tribute
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools are dedicating the entire 2025 school year to honouring the legacy of two of Greece’s most iconic composers — Mikis Theodorakis and Manos …
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Arhontisses celebrate 20 years of dance and Hellenic identity
Melbourne’s Greek women’s traditional dance group, The Arhontisses, recently marked a major milestone, celebrating 20 years of cultural preservation, community contribution, and sisterhood. The Arhontisses perform voluntarily at nursing homes, …
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Pharos Alliance to host first open meeting in Melbourne to support Greek language revival
Pharos Alliance, a community initiative dedicated to revitalising the teaching and use of the Greek language in Victoria and across Australia, is holding its first Open Meeting on Wednesday, 28 …