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Boy’s tragic death adds to horror Easter drowning toll
A perfect storm of warmer-than-usual temperatures and powerful swells has resulted in record drownings over the Easter long weekend in one state. Seven people are confirmed dead, including six in …
Leaders extend warm wishes to Greek Orthodox Australians for Easter 2025
As Greek Orthodox Christians across Australia celebrated Easter this weekend, political leaders joined in offering heartfelt messages of support, reflection, and appreciation to the community. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended …
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Record-breaking $23.8m raised for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital in 2025 Good Friday Appeal
Victorians have once again proven the power of compassion and community, raising a staggering $23,822,792 in this year’s Good Friday Appeal — a historic record for the beloved annual fundraising …
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Makarios: ‘With faith in Christ’s Resurrection, loneliness does not defeat or depress’
In his Easter message for 2025, Archbishop Makarios of Australia focused on a deeply resonant issue for our time—loneliness—describing it as one of the most pressing afflictions of the modern …
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Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages
Penalty rates are at the centre of Easter campaigning as Labor and the coalition trade barbs and look to sway undecided voters ahead of early voting. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese …
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Eaton Mall comes alive on Holy Saturday as Greek Australians prepare for Easter
Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall was abuzz with life on Holy Saturday, as Greek Australians gathered to soak in the Easter spirit, stock up on traditional sweets, and enjoy each other’s company …
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Christos Anesti echoes across Australia as thousands celebrate Orthodox Easter
Thousands of Greek Australians gathered in churches across the country to celebrate Orthodox Easter in a display of unity, devotion, and cultural pride that stretched from coast to coast. Resurrection …
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Thousands of Greek Australians gather for Good Friday and Epitaphios processions across the country [Photos]
Tens of thousands of Greek Australians filed churches across the country this Good Friday to observe the solemn procession of the Epitaphios, one of the most sacred traditions of Orthodox …
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Thousands join Stations of the Cross route in Jerusalem
Thousands of pilgrims have joined the annual Stations of the Cross procession in the old town of Jerusalem as Christians around the world were marking Good Friday. In the years …
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Thousands depart Attica ports for the islands ahead of Greek Easter
Attica’s ports were bustling with activity on Holy Thursday as thousands of travellers began their Easter exodus to the Greek islands. A total of 20 ferries departed from the port …