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Passion for Art and will to adapt: This is how Vergos Auction House is navigating through the pandemic

January 23, 2021

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Western United’s $150m stadium proposal gains government approval

January 23, 2021

Community

Fred Seindanis receives Certificate of Merit for five decades of service to Port Pirie’s Greek community

January 23, 2021

Australia

Major General Pearce signs off term as Cyprus’ first Australian Commander of the UN Peacekeeping force

January 23, 2021

Australia

Arthur Sinodinos expects Biden to hold tough stance on China

January 23, 2021

NEWS

Australia

Local artist Eves Karydas anticipates debut appearance in Hottest 100 Countdown

January 23, 2021

Local Cairns artist Eves Karydas is preparing for her debut appearance on Triple J's Hottest 100 Countdown. Speaking...

Australia

Victorian government pledges scholarship funding for Greek language students at La Trobe

January 22, 2021

Greek language students at La Trobe University have been given an unexpected gift in 2021 with the Andrews Labor Government providing a...

Australia

Greece to face Australia and Spain at ATP Cup

January 22, 2021

By Bill Roumeliotis The groups for the ATP Cup have been drawn for 2021 - and Team Greece has...

COMMUNITY

Australia

Greek Australian youngster Peter Hatzoglou making waves in the BBL

January 22, 2021

Melbourne-born cricketer Peter Hatzoglou burst onto the scene in the 2020/21 Big Bash League (BBL) season. Yet to make his professional debut...

Church

The Archdiocese’s NSW Youth Branch invite young adults to a spiritual retreat

January 21, 2021

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's New South Wales Youth Branch (GO Youth NSW) is organising a three-day retreat for young people aged 18...

Features

‘We need a voice to drive change,’ says Law Award recipient Mia Pantechis

January 20, 2021

It was late last year when Greek Australian employment lawyer, Mia Pantechis, won the Senior Associate of the Year Award at the...

Greek pilot given honour of ‘best pilot of NATO’ for third year running

May 27, 2020

Greek pilots continue to shine in the eyes of their fellow NATO colleagues, with a Greek pilot being named the "best pilot...

Australia

Australia and New Zealand secure victory in bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup

June 26, 2020

Australia and New Zealand, in a joint bid labelled "As One 2023", have won the historic bid to host the 2023 Women's...

Food

Team Greece crowned champions of Plate of Origin 2020

September 22, 2020

In what was a nail biting 3.5 hours, Team Greece knocked out the remaining three teams on Channel 7's show Plate of...

SPORT

Columnist

Sokratis Papastathopoulos: Where will ‘papa’ finish his football career?

January 22, 2021

Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos had his contract terminated by Premier League side Arsenal, with mutual agreement, yesterday. His...

Australia

Maria Sakkari on hard quarantine in Australia: ‘I’m super grateful’

January 21, 2021

Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari has "nothing to complain about" while undergoing hard quarantine in Melbourne, applauding the attitude of Australians during...

Sports

“We are here to achieve victory,” says Greek tennis player Michalis Pervolarakis

January 21, 2021

By Bill Roumeliotis The ATP cup is around the corner and despite the challenges players have been faced with,...

CULTURE

Culture

On this day in 1994, Greek American actor Telly Savalas died aged 72

January 22, 2021

Telly Savalas was a Greek-American actor made a legacy for himself as Lt. Theo Kojak in 'Kojak', a role that continues to...

Culture

Nikos Magitsis: The first Greek to complete ‘7 summits’

January 19, 2021

Nikos Magitsis' '7 summits' journey is an accomplishment unthinkable to people with little knowledge of mountaineering. A tale of courage and persistence,...

Culture

On this Day: Eleni Skoura becomes Greece’s first female MP

January 18, 2021

On January 18, 1953, Eleni Skoura, a lawyer from Volos is elected as the first female member of the Greek Parliament.

LIFESTYLE

Food

Traditional Greek Recipes: Portokalopita

January 17, 2021

By Georgene Dilernia Portokalopita is a delicious, differently styled cake that is a must-try for anyone who isn’t afraid...

Food

Traditional Greek Recipes: Beef Stifado

January 10, 2021

By Georgene Dilernia Juicy and tender beef stifado is addictive once you’ve had it, as everyone gets obsessed once...

Food

Six olive groves to visit in Australia

January 10, 2021

By Georgene Dilernia With summer now here, the perfect activity to get you out in the sun is to...

Food

Traditional Greek Recipes: Melomakarona Cheesecake

January 1, 2021

It's not uncommon for Greeks to make one too many melomakarona for guests, and in a year where visiting family is restricted,...

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Associations

New name heralds a fresh start for the Greek Returned Servicemen League of NSW

January 15, 2021

With a new year comes new beginnings. The same can be said for the Greek Sub-Branch of RSL which starts the year...

Community

Greek Australian community set to enjoy special presentation of new book ‘Pontian Diet’

January 12, 2021

A special online presentation of Professor Thomas Savvidis' new book, Pontian Diet, will be given to Pontian Greeks and the wider Greek...

AHEPA

AHEPA NSW Rockdale headquarters to be sold following meeting with creditors

December 29, 2020

As extensively reported by The Greek Herald in our 6-part series in December 2019, the civil and legal altercations of the AHEPA...

Associations

OEEGA NSW present fundraising cheque to Children’s Cancer Institute

December 16, 2020

Cancer does not stop with the pandemic and neither do the Greek Australian Women’s (OEEGA NSW) fundraising efforts to support Children’s Cancer...

Associations

Gathering for Macquarie University Greek Studies Program leaves community confused

December 4, 2020

Following the recent issue with La Trobe University’s proposal to discontinue the Greek Studies Program and the outpour of support from the...

Associations

Paniyiri held in Canberra to mark the 108th anniversary of the liberation of Lesvos

November 9, 2020

By Evelyn Karatzas. On Sunday, November 8, a special commemoration paniyiri for the liberation of Lesvos was held by...

Associations

Cretan community of Sydney commemorates the holocaust of Arkadi

November 9, 2020

The 154th anniversary of the holocaust of Arkadi was commemorated on Saturday with a special sit-down dinner organised by the Cretan Association...

Associations

Greek Australian women’s radiothon for kids cancer: Here’s how you can help

November 5, 2020

In any one year, more than 950 Australian parents will hear the words “your child has cancer” according to latest data from...

Associations

Greek communities of Canberra, Melbourne and NSW commemorate OXI Day

October 29, 2020

The 80th anniversary of OXI Day yesterday was commemorated with heartfelt poems and speeches by the Greek communities of Canberra, Melbourne and...

MORE NEWS

News

Cyprus: Plans to reopen tourism for 56 countries from March 1

January 22, 2021

Cyprus plans to reopen its airports to visitors from all countries on March 1, Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios told CyBC state...

News

Australia’s Ambassador to the US, Arthur Sinodinos, has praised Biden’s stance on China

January 21, 2021

The Australian government has welcomed the Biden administration’s initial stance on China, with US Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos saying it was on track...

News

‘I’d love to take your questions’: Jen Psaki delivers first news briefing

January 21, 2021

White House press secretary Jen Psaki has delivered the first news briefing of Joe Biden’s presidency, a once standard part of past...

News

The Greek designer behind Amanda Gorman’s symbolic hoop earrings

January 21, 2021

At just 22, the nation's first Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered one of the most poignant and profound moments at Wednesday's...

News

Former US Ambassador to Greece, Daniel Smith, appointed Acting Secretary of State

January 21, 2021

Daniel Bennett Smith, a former Ambassador to Greece from 2010 to 2013, has been appointed as Acting US Secretary of State.

Greece

‘We have vital rights in the Aegean Sea’: Turkey reacts to Greece’s territorial waters extension

January 21, 2021

Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted in an announcement Wednesday that Greece's extension of its territorial waters from 6 to 12 miles...

News

A New Day: World leaders react to Biden inauguration

January 21, 2021

Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, vowing to end the "uncivil war" in a...

Australia

Michael Malakonas resigns as CEO of Fronditha Care

January 20, 2021

Mr Michael Malakonas has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Fronditha Care with immediate effect. The Board thanked Mr...

Australia

Community push for new Bondi beach club as St Kilda’s ‘West Beach Pavilion’ takes off in popularity

January 20, 2021

A recent push has been made to bring the new 'Amalfi Beach Club' to Bondi's shores as beach clubs in Victoria and...

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