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Annual service in Melbourne marks anniversary of the Armistice of Mudros

The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne held its annual commemorative service on 31 October 2024, marking the 106th anniversary of the Armistice of Mudros. The historic agreement, signed on 30 October 1918 aboard HMS Agamemnon...

Greek football clubs respond to new National Second Tier format

National Second Tier (NST) Foundation Clubs, South Melbourne FC and Sydney Olympic FC, have both responded to Football Australia's (FA) recent announcement on the competition's new format and start date. According to a media release issued...

Australia turns blue and white for OXI Day celebrations

The 84th anniversary of OXI Day was celebrated this year with a number of wreath laying ceremonies, dancing and heartfelt speeches by Greek diaspora communities across Australia. Here’s how the commemorations went down throughout the country. New...

Greek language challenges and solutions: Insights from Dr Galantomos’ Sydney visit 

Ioannis Galantomos is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Thessaly, with a strong academic background in Greek literature and linguistics. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has taught at several...

Pontoxeniteas NSW unites generations at annual Dinner Dance celebration

Pontoxeniteas NSW hosted a memorable and heartwarming annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 26 at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba. The evening was a joyous celebration of Pontian heritage, honouring those who continue to preserve...

Full house and festive vibes close 29th Greek Film Festival in Sydney

The 29th Greek Film Festival of Sydney came to a spectacular close on Sunday, October 27, with a sold-out crowd enjoying a memorable night of celebration, fine cocktails, and captivating cinema at Palace Cinema Norton...

Creative spirit celebrated at Sydney’s Greek Student Film Festival

The 12th Greek Student Film Festival returned to Sydney on Sunday, October 27, showcasing the creativity and talent of young filmmakers studying and speaking the Greek language. Held at Leichhardt’s Palace Norton Street Cinema as...

‘Eyes firmly on the future’: GOCSA President speaks out after failed reunification vote

The President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA), Peter Gardiakos, has issued a statement after members voted against a motion aimed at reunifying with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) after...

Greek community gathers at ‘Little Greece’ in Sydney for annual OXI Day ceremony

Greek and Australian politicians, diplomats, community and religious leaders gathered at 'Little Greece' in Sydney's Inner West on Saturday, October 26 for the annual OXI Day commemoration event. The event is an annual initiative by the...

Greek Film Festival returns to Canberra with celebratory three-day event

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...

OXI Day: Your guide to upcoming events across Australia

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...

Kogarah Greek Orthodox parish holds mass baptism for numerous adult converts

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...

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Review: A Cretan culinary journey with Peter Conistis at Ammos, Brighton-Le-Sands

To mark the first anniversary of Ammos at Novotel, Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney, acclaimed Greek Australian chef Peter Conistis launched his much-anticipated regional dinner series with...

Greek Welfare Centre launches 2025 Winter Community Appeal to support families in need

The Greek Welfare Centre (GWC) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia will host its annual Winter Community Appeal on Thursday, 24 July 2025,...

Fronditha Care finalists shine in national aged care awards

Ageing Australia’s 2025 You are ACE! Awards have announced their finalists for this year and among the names are two Australians with Hellenic heritage. Fronditha...

Australia-Greece medical ties strengthen with push for mutual recognition of degrees

Efforts to enhance Australia-Greece medical cooperation were the focus of a meeting in Athens between Hellenic Medical Society of Australia President Dr Marinis Pirpiris...

Cypriot Australian Koraly Dimitriadis wins US poetry award

Controversial Cypriot Australian poet, writer, performer, film and theatre maker, Koraly Dimitradis' first poetry book, Love and Fck Poems, has won best book of narrative...