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‘Izzy the Jerusalem Donkey’: Helen Lakatos releases new kids book for Orthodox Easter

Helen Lakatos is a first generation Australian-born Cypriot, proud mum of two grown boys, and a loving yiayia of three grandchildren. Despite this long list of descriptors and roles, Helen doesn’t plan on slowing down...

‘Our Last ANZACs’: New documentary on the last two surviving Battle of Crete veterans

ANZAC Day is an opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the sacrifices of those men and women who served or died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.  Two of the men who deserve to be...

Cypriot Australian community leader Georgia Alexandrou passes away

The Cypriot Australian community is in mourning today following the death of Georgia Alexandrou on Sunday, April 21 after a long battle with cancer. Ms Alexandrou was the first female leader to have taken the presidency...

Department of Modern Greek students shine at University of Sydney award ceremony

The University of Sydney’s (USYD) School of Languages and Cultures held its annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 18 at the Holme Building. More than 50 students from across the School, including the Department of Modern...

Finalists announced for the 1st Greek Youth Creative Arts Competition 2024

The Greek Festival of Sydney has exclusively announced to The Greek Herald the finalists of its ‘1st Greek Youth Creative Arts Competition.’ The theme of the inaugural competition was “Greece within me” and it was broken into three creative...

Fifty years strong: Celebrating the enduring legacy of Modern Greek at Sydney University

The Department of Modern Greek at the University of Sydney marks its milestone 50th anniversary this year and to celebrate, more than 100 past and current students and lecturers filled the Chau Chak Wing Museum...

Little-known ANZAC history on Imbros island showcased at Sydney exhibition

As people walked into the Prince Henry Centre at Sydney's Little Bay on Sunday, April 7, they were instantly drawn to 21 boards expertly placed around the room which featured 137 photographs and research showcasing...

Sydney’s Cypriot community honour EOKA freedom fighters

Sydney’s Cypriot community came together on Sunday, March 31 to honour the fallen heroes and heroines of the EOKA (National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters) struggle against British colonial rule from 1955 to 1959. EOKA was an underground...

‘I’m Greek Orthodox’: Ange Postecoglou responds to Easter greeting

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Ange Postecoglou responded in the most iconic way on Friday to a journalist's Easter greeting. During a press conference ahead of the Spurs' Premier League match against Luton Town on Saturday afternoon, a...

Hellenism on proud display at Australia’s Parliament House to mark Greek National Day

Greek communities from across Australia gathered alongside politicians at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday, March 27 as its halls turned blue and white to mark Greek Independence Day. The inaugural cocktail party event...

Greek Minister addresses concerns around slow service at Consulates in Australia

During his week-long visit to Australia, Greece's Alternate Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios met with business, political and faith leaders to discuss matters affecting the local Greek diaspora. Along his travels, the Greek minister also connected with...

Hellenic pride: Greek Independence Day celebrations across Australia

From wreath laying to flag raising ceremonies, Greek communities across Australia celebrated Greek Independence Day this year in various symbolic ways. New South Wales: Celebrations for Greek Independence Day started early in the Inner West of Sydney...

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‘Izzy the Jerusalem Donkey’: Helen Lakatos releases new kids book for Orthodox Easter

Helen Lakatos is a first generation Australian-born Cypriot, proud mum of two grown boys, and a loving yiayia of three grandchildren. Despite this long...

Kastellorizo and its gold: Nick Bogiatzis to give lecture in Melbourne

The Greek Community of Melbourne will present a lecture entitled "Kastellorizo and its Gold" at the Greek Centre, on Thursday, 9 May 2024, as...

Greek olive oil excels with koroneiki and flavoured oils

By Lisa Radinovsky from Greek Liquid Gold. In 2023, Greece claimed over 5 times as many “EVOO of the Year” distinctions in the EVOO World Ranking as...

Most untouched beaches found in Mani, Karpathos and Syros

Eastern Mani in southern Greece and the islands of Karpathos and Syros have been identified as the regions having the most environmentally friendly beaches....

Last days to enjoy Herk Alexander’s Greek art exhibition in Sydney

On Saturday, April 20, Herk Alexander officially launched his art exhibition as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney. The exhibition ‘Muse’ celebrates the influence...