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Greek Family Story Time turns one: A celebration of language, culture and connection
Greek Family Story Time marks its first anniversary this Saturday, July 5, with special sessions at the Northcote Library and the Oakleigh Maternal and Child Hub. The bilingual storytelling initiative …
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PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business
The prime minister has trimmed expectations Australia’s goods and services tax could be raised as part of a suite of changes that includes lower income taxes. While he did not …
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Greeks weigh in on Kia ad controversy over ‘Macedonian Marble’ imagery
Kia Australia has come under further scrutiny from Greek Australians for its ‘Tasman’ ute TV ad. Earlier this week The Greek Herald reported that it had been contacted by some …
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Debbie Voulgaris breaks silence from prison as daughter provides update
The daughter of Debbie Voulgaris, the Melbourne mum convicted for drug smuggling in Taiwan, is relieved that Australia has heard her mum’s voice. During the first episode of investigative journalism …
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Smart Traveller issues warning for Greece amid summer wildfires and heatwaves
Australians planning a trip to Greece this summer are being urged to stay alert, as Smart Traveller issues updated advice due to extreme weather and safety concerns across the popular …
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California’s largest wildfire explodes in size
A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size as dry, hot weather raise the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the …
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Who is to blame? From 4,234 Greek language students, only 196 reached VCE in 2023
At a pivotal moment for the future of the Greek language in Victorian schools, alarming new data has surfaced. According to the most recent quarterly report from the Department of …
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Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage
Officials on the southern Greek island of Crete evacuated thousands of people from wildfires, while two people died in neighbouring Turkey as fires took hold in the western province of …
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Evacuations as wildfire rages on Greek island of Crete
A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1500 people from hotels and homes. The …
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Panagia Soumela Melbourne raises over $3000 for Cancer Council
Panagia Soumela Melbourne recently held its annual Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser, raising $3,147 for Cancer Council. The event on Sunday June 29, held at their club hall in Thomastown, was …