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Young artists shine in ‘First Light’ exhibition at opening of That Art Place in Carlton

More than 65 young artists from the St George area in Sydney had their creative moment in the spotlight on Saturday, July 12, as That Art Place officially opened its brand-new art studio and gallery...

Australia’s Cypriot communities to mark 51 years since Turkish invasion of Cyprus

Cypriot communities across Australia are preparing a series of solemn memorials, forums, and cultural events to mark the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. From Queensland and South Australia, to Victoria, New South...

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 of NSW (GOCNSW) hosted a special farewell reception for the Consul...

Heritage NSW inspects Paragon Café as emergency works get underway

The iconic Paragon Café in Katoomba has taken its first meaningful steps toward preservation following a recent on-site inspection by Heritage NSW, which confirmed that emergency works to secure the property are now in progress. Officials...

Cyprus’ Andreas Grigoriou to visit Australia to mark 51st anniversary of Turkish invasion

Andreas Grigoriou, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment and Head of Administration of the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, is scheduled to visit Australia this July to participate in...

‘I will never forget you’: Emotional farewell for Greek Consul General in Sydney

“I will never forget you. Representing Greece here is an honour,” said an emotional Yannis Mallikourtis as he delivered his farewell speech on Monday evening at Business Sydney’s Event Centre. With those closing words -...

From passion to production: Steven Koutzoumis launches SoundCult studio in Sydney

In the heart of Beverly Hills, a fresh sound is taking shape - and it’s being led by a young Greek Australian with a vision. Steven Koutzoumis is the founder of SoundCult, a new boutique...

Faith, family and football: The making of Nectarios Triantis

Growing up in a bustling Greek Australian household in Sydney, footballer Nectarios Triantis was never far from a football - or chaos. One of ten siblings in a close-knit Orthodox family, his childhood was defined...

Father Athanasios Giatsios appointed Orthodox Chaplain at Macquarie University

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Father Athanasios Giatsios has been appointed as the new Orthodox Chaplain at Macquarie University, marking a significant step forward in fostering spiritual life and Hellenic...

St Nectarios Parish raises safety and planning concerns over 39-storey Burwood tower

A proposed 39-storey tower in Burwood, Sydney has drawn significant criticism from both the local council and the neighbouring Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Saint Nectarios, who argue the development poses unresolved safety, planning,...

Remembering Con Poulos: A man of strength, service and heart

The Canberra community gathered this week to farewell a beloved figure, Con Poulos (born Konstantinos Georgakopoulos), who passed away peacefully on 23 June 2025 at the age of 89. A first-generation Greek Australian, Con was...

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia plans revival of historic Mount Gambier church

A historic church in Mount Gambier, South Australia may soon be revived as a place of worship, as the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) lodges a formal proposal to transform the former Rosaville Methodist...

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Magna Graecia – Part 4: From Colony to Colossus: Syracuse and Hellenism in Sicily

By Dr. Themistocles Kritikakos (Historian) Few places capture Magna Graecia’s dramatic history like the Grand Harbour of Syracuse in Sicily. Walking toward the bridge leading...

Scam no more: Protecting what’s most important with Evan Frangos

By Despina Karpathiou Scams are everywhere these days, and nobody is immune. I'm sure everyone remembers the French woman who was scammed out of her life...

Upcoming Sydney lecture will explore the Greek Civil War in Greek literature

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) will delve into the history of the Greek Civil War as presented in Greek literature through an...

Greek olive oil in Japan: Health, heritage and authenticity

By Lisa Radinovsky from Greek Liquid Gold. At the largest olive oil contest in Asia and Oceania, the Olive Japan International Olive Oil Competition, Greek olive oils...

The Greek island tourists haven’t overrun

When Tony and Maureen Wheeler journeyed from London to Australia in 1973, they were pioneering the modern “gap year” before it had a name....