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Pelagia Markogiannakis: Leading with courage in defence, infrastructure and beyond

With a distinguished career spanning the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the private sector, Pelagia Markogiannakis has broken barriers in engineering, infrastructure, and project management. Holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy...

Celebrating women’s strength and achievements at GOCSA’s IWD event

On Friday, March 7, the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) hosted a remarkable event at Olympic Hall, Adelaide, celebrating the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and within the community. The gathering, held...

MANASIS revives Greek culture at Moomba Parade after 31-year absence

For the first time since 1994, Greek culture made a triumphant return to the Moomba Festival Parade, thanks to the efforts of the MANASIS School of Greek Dance and Culture. The parade, held in Melbourne,...

St Sophia and Three Daughters church emerges scaffold-free after lengthy repairs

Scaffolding and a false platform at St Sophia and Three Daughters Greek Orthodox Parish in Surry Hills, Sydney have finally been removed after five long years, bringing relief to parishioners ahead of Orthodox Easter celebrations. Parish...

Finalists announced for ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Awards 2025

International Women's Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of the achievements and contributions of women. As part of its ongoing commitment to recognising outstanding Greek and Cypriot Australian women, The...

Tennis star Andriana Petrakis wins Young Achiever Woman of the Year scholarship

Rising tennis star Andriana Petrakis has been awarded The Advertiser Foundation’s $10,000 Young Achiever Woman of the Year Scholarship. Her recognition was announced at the 2025 Advertiser Sunday Mail SkyCity Woman of the Year Awards on...

George Kambosos Jr returns to Sydney: A fight for legacy and Greek pride

George Kambosos Jr is gearing up for his first Sydney fight since 2016, marking a significant moment in his career and a homecoming for the Greek Australian fighter. His upcoming match at Qudos Bank Arena...

Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney to host vibrant Glenti this Sunday

The Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney & NSW is set to host a Mytilenian Glenti on Sunday, March 9 at 12:30pm, welcoming members of the Palesviaki Enosi of Melbourne & Victoria as part of their visit...

Sydney’s 47th Patrino Karnavali: A celebration of culture, dance and tradition

For the past 47 years, Sydney's Patrino Karnavali has brought the vibrancy of Greece’s largest carnival to Australia, giving the Greek community and friends from all backgrounds an unforgettable night of celebration. This year, on...

Playwright Konstantinos Kalymnios discusses the journey behind ‘Opou Gis Kai Patris 2’

After the tremendous success of last year’s performances, the Greek theatre production Opou Gis Kai Patris is set to return for its highly anticipated sequel, Opou Gis Kai Patris 2. Taking place from March 6 to 9, 2025, at...

Emotional protests in Australia honour victims of Greece’s Tempi train tragedy

Protests took place in the Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne on Friday, February 28, as the Greek Australian community stood in solidarity with the families of the 57 victims of the Tempi train tragedy...

Much-loved Sydney barber Peter Spanos passes away

Peter Spanos, a revered barber in Sydney's Panania, has passed away at the age of 78 after dedicating over five decades to his craft and community. Emigrating from Greece in 1964 at the age of 17,...

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GOCNSW youth lead heartfelt farewell to Greek Consul General in Sydney

On Friday, July 11, the Greek Community Club in Lakemba, Sydney was filled with warmth, respect and heartfelt emotion as the Greek Orthodox Community...

From Athens with purpose: Reflections on the Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025

As the Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers 2025 drew to a close, it did so against the majestic backdrop of Athens, a Greek city...

Honouring Cyprus’ martyrs: Melbourne remembers the sacrifice of July 9, 1821

A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 13, at the Greek Orthodox church of the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple in...

Melbourne’s Greek community pays emotional tribute to the ‘Pontian Eagle’ Peter Jasonides

On a cold Friday night, July 11, a full hall at Alphington Grammar’s Lyceum brought warmth to those gathered to honour the life and...

Faith leaders condemn Israeli attacks on West Bank’s last Christian town

A Greek Orthodox priest in Taybeh, the only entirely Christian town in the West Bank, has condemned a wave of settler violence that threatens...