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Elijah Kahlenberg: A Greek-Jewish student’s mission for peace in a divided world

In a world gripped by war, division and rising hate, one young Jewish-Greek peacebuilder is walking a radically different path – one rooted in empathy, shared humanity and the stubborn pursuit of peace. At just 22,...

Canberra’s Greek community gains new gathering space and aged care hub

The Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra (GOCCC) has officially opened a newly refurbished community hall behind St Nicholas Church in Kingston, made possible through a collaboration with St Basil’s NSW/ACT. What was once the...

Nikos Papastergiadis wins prestigious Michael Crouch Award for literary debut

Nikos Papastergiadis has been awarded the 2025 Michael Crouch Award for a Debut Work at the National Biography Awards for his hybrid memoir John Berger and Me. The announcement was made on July 31 via...

Warmth in action: Community rallies behind Greek Welfare Centre’s Winter Appeal

This year’s Winter Community Appeal, hosted by the Greek Welfare Centre (GWC) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, once again proved to be a powerful expression of compassion, dignity, and community solidarity. Held on Thursday,...

Areti Ketime to perform at Zeibekiko Festival Australia 2025

Acclaimed Greek singer and santouri virtuoso Areti Ketime will travel to Australia this October to perform at the third annual Zeibekiko Festival Australia, set to take place from 3 to 12 October 2025 across Sydney...

Remembering Mikis: Greek Australians share their encounters with a music legend

Today marks 100 years since the birth of Mikis Theodorakis - composer, political activist, and living embodiment of modern Greek identity through music. Revered not only for his genius compositions like Axion Esti and Zorba...

Thousands bid emotional farewell to beloved Father Nektarios Zorbalas

Thousands of faithful gathered in Sydney over two days to farewell beloved Greek Orthodox priest and humanitarian, Father Nektarios Zorbalas, whose life was honoured with deep reverence, love, and spiritual joy. The farewell began with a...

Ambassador Duncan spotlights Greece-Australia trade potential at HACCI NSW forum

Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, Her Excellency Alison Duncan, has delivered a wide-ranging address in Sydney outlining the current state and untapped potential of bilateral trade and investment between Australia and Greece. The business luncheon was hosted...

Cypriot Australians gather in Sydney to honour victims of 1974 Turkish invasion

The Justice for Cyprus Coordinating Committee of NSW (SEKA NSW) held a heartfelt memorial and wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, July 27, to mark the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion and continued occupation of Cyprus. The...

Cypriots in Canberra honour victims of 1974 Turkish invasion at Australian War Memorial

On Thursday, July 24, members of the Cypriot community in Canberra took part in the Australian War Memorial’s daily Last Post Ceremony to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. While the Last...

Estudiantina of Melbourne deliver sold-out tribute to rebetiko legends

It was a full house at Bird’s Basement on Friday, July 25, as local Greek ensemble Estudiantina of Melbourne returned to the iconic Melbourne venue with Songs of the Soul – a stirring tribute to...

How Sydney’s diaspora shaped Consul General Yannis Mallikourtis’ vision of Greece

As Yannis Mallikourtis concludes his three-year term as Consul General of Greece in Sydney, he departs with vivid memories and a new understanding of what it means to be Greek in the modern world. It...

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Liberty Medal launched in Sydney as Cyprus Community of NSW honours EOKA legacy

The Cyprus Community of New South Wales launched its inaugural Liberty Medal, recognising EOKA fighters in Australia as part of an event marking the...

Hellsoc UNSW Ball celebrates Greek culture, scholarships and community spirit

The Hellenic Society (Hellsoc) at the University of New South Wales, in conjunction with the Foundation for Hellenic Studies, proudly hosted its Annual Hellsoc...

Greek and Jewish leaders call for unity after Australian Hellenic Choir controversy

Community leaders and cultural organisations have responded to the controversy surrounding the cancelled Hope and Unity concert, urging solidarity between Greek and Jewish Australians...

Faith and suffering explored at first-ever SOFIA UTS forum 

More than 100 people gathered at the University of Technology Sydney for the first-ever forum hosted by the Students Orthodox Fellowship in Australia (SOFIA),...

Mr Tulk’s Michael Togias challenges library ban as Melbourne café prepares to close 

A dispute between Mr Tulk café owner Michael Togias and the State Library Victoria has continued ahead of the planned closure of the Melbourne...