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Commemoration of EOKA heroes in Sunshine honours Cyprus’s path to Democracy
In a solemn ceremony held last Sunday, SEKA Victoria, the Justice For Cyprus Co-ordinating Committee in collaboration with the Cypriot Community ‘Apostolos Andreas’ in Sunshine, paid tribute to the struggles …
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Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney set to discuss Lord Byron’s legacy 200 years after his death
The life and work of Lord Byron, particularly his connection with Greece, is set to be the focus of an upcoming event by the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney in honour …
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The 16-year-old Greek Aussie who sang to honour Cyprus
Sixteen-year-old Tabitha Bourakis has been singing for as long as she can remember and this past weekend she was given the opportunity to sing in Greek for the first time …
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Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece. Drained in 1962 …
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Higgs, who proposed existence of ‘God’ particle, dies aged 94
Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the Higgs boson particle, has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh says. The university, where Higgs was emeritus …
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Greek parliamentarians to participate in Melbourne’s National Day parade
A group of Greek parliamentarians will attend this year’s National Day parade celebrations at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, which will feature approximately 70 sections. The parade takes place within …
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Christina Kitsos becomes first Greek woman to be elected Mayor of Geneva
Christina Kitsos, born to Greek parents in Geneva, Switzerland, is set to become the first Greek woman to hold the office of Mayor of Geneva. Kitsos, who will assume office …
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Applications for 2024 GAS Mentoring Program set to close this Friday
The Greek-Australian Society (GAS) is nearing the end of its application phase for this year’s Mentoring Program, which is continuing to expand to include people from across the country and …
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The “Brooklidhes” – Greek Americans and their communities of origin
Dr. Giota Tourgeli is presenting an online lecture titled ‘The Brooklidhes: Greek Americans and their communities of origin: Links and transformations (1890-1940)’ on Thursday. The lecture will be streamed live …
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Dr. Ioannis Limnios Sekeris explores the role of Greek transport companies in Post-WWII migration to Australia
Migration has long been recognised as a transformative force, not just for individuals seeking new opportunities, but also for the entities involved in facilitating these movements. Historian Dr. Ioannis Limnios …