After a three-year hiatus, the Greek Film Festival made a much-anticipated return to Canberra from October 25-27, drawing in audiences eager to celebrate the best of Greek cinema.
The event, organised in collaboration between the...
It’s that time of the year again as Greek communities around Australia prepare to commemorate OXI Day.
Observed each year, OXI Day commemorates then-Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas’ refusal to Italy’s Benito Mussolini to give free...
The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah in Sydney’s south held a mass baptism for eight adult catechumens (now converts) on Thursday, October 24.
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His...
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan has been criticised by members of the local Greek community over her decision to oppose a proposed parliamentary motion aimed at recognising the Greek, Armenian and Assyrian genocides.
The motion was expected...
“They’re just like us,” Andrew Hardjchari said after meeting with Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a community barbecue hosted by NSW Premier Chris Minns at Parramatta Park on Tuesday, October 22.
Andrew...
On a warm evening on Saturday, October 19, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music was buzzing with anticipation as the Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. (AHC) presented "Rebetiko Reimagined," an unforgettable concert that paid tribute to the...
Eager film lovers came together on Tuesday, October 15 to enjoy the highly anticipated comedy Hear Who’s Talking at the opening night of this year’s 29th Greek Film Festival in Sydney.
Running from 15th to 27th...
Parishioners, both young and old, flocked to the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah in Sydney’s south on Wednesday, October 9 to joyfully welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during his historic visit.
When the...
The Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. will hold its latest concert event 'Rebetiko Reimagined,' featuring Rebetiko music arranged for the modern era, at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Saturday, October 19 from 7pm.
The concert will feature arrangements...
The 'giant of modern Greek music,' Mimis Plessas, has passed away, just a week shy of his 100th birthday.
Plessas' death was confirmed on Saturday, October 5 by his wife, Loukila Carrer.
Plessas was a beloved...
There were emotional scenes at Sydney International Airport on Monday night after hundreds of Australians fleeing Lebanon on the first of two government-assisted repatriation flights from Cyprus, touched down on home soil.
About 350 people were...
More than 9,000 Orthodox faithful filled the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney Theatre on Sunday, October 6 to take part in a historic Patriarchal Divine Liturgy presided over by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
The sacred...
By Stamatina Notaras
Aside from your parents, grandparents are the most important relationship, especially in Greek culture. They are always there to wrap you in...
Oakleigh Grammar has commemorated the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day with its annual Independence Day Assembly.
The event was attended by students, staff, parents,...
A delegation of Greek Members of Parliament will visit Australia in the coming days to participate in the celebrations marking the National Anniversary of...