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Finalists announced for the 1st Greek Youth Creative Arts Competition 2024

The Greek Festival of Sydney has exclusively announced to The Greek Herald the finalists of its ‘1st Greek Youth Creative Arts Competition.’ The theme of the inaugural competition was “Greece within me” and it was broken into three creative...

Fifty years strong: Celebrating the enduring legacy of Modern Greek at Sydney University

The Department of Modern Greek at the University of Sydney marks its milestone 50th anniversary this year and to celebrate, more than 100 past and current students and lecturers filled the Chau Chak Wing Museum...

Little-known ANZAC history on Imbros island showcased at Sydney exhibition

As people walked into the Prince Henry Centre at Sydney's Little Bay on Sunday, April 7, they were instantly drawn to 21 boards expertly placed around the room which featured 137 photographs and research showcasing...

Sydney’s Cypriot community honour EOKA freedom fighters

Sydney’s Cypriot community came together on Sunday, March 31 to honour the fallen heroes and heroines of the EOKA (National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters) struggle against British colonial rule from 1955 to 1959. EOKA was an underground...

‘I’m Greek Orthodox’: Ange Postecoglou responds to Easter greeting

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Ange Postecoglou responded in the most iconic way on Friday to a journalist's Easter greeting. During a press conference ahead of the Spurs' Premier League match against Luton Town on Saturday afternoon, a...

Hellenism on proud display at Australia’s Parliament House to mark Greek National Day

Greek communities from across Australia gathered alongside politicians at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday, March 27 as its halls turned blue and white to mark Greek Independence Day. The inaugural cocktail party event...

Greek Minister addresses concerns around slow service at Consulates in Australia

During his week-long visit to Australia, Greece's Alternate Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios met with business, political and faith leaders to discuss matters affecting the local Greek diaspora. Along his travels, the Greek minister also connected with...

Hellenic pride: Greek Independence Day celebrations across Australia

From wreath laying to flag raising ceremonies, Greek communities across Australia celebrated Greek Independence Day this year in various symbolic ways. New South Wales: Celebrations for Greek Independence Day started early in the Inner West of Sydney...

Official reception held for Greek Independence Day at NSW Parliament

The Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis, held an official reception on Monday, March 25 at New South Wales Parliament to mark Greek Independence Day. The event was held in the presence of a...

Hellenism makes triumphant return to Sydney Opera House for Greek National Day

As a former student at St Euphemia College in Sydney's southwest, I vividly remember March 25th celebrations every year where we proudly marched from the Martin Place cenotaph to the iconic Sydney Opera House in...

Peter Dutton MP celebrates ‘day of dual significance for Australia’s Greek community’

Australia's Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton MP, has sent a message to Greek communities across the country to mark March 25th. In his message, Mr Dutton acknowledges that March 25th is a day of dual...

Australian Prime Minister joins with Greek community to celebrate Independence Day

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has issued a message to Greek communities across the country to mark Greek Independence Day today. In his message, Mr Albanese said March 25th was an "opportunity to reflect on the...

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GOCNSW and Dr Helen Vatsikopoulos launch publication of Greek Australian stories

The Greek Festival of Sydney, as an initiative of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW), has announced the launch a very special publication,...

Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria hold annual Protomagia festival

The Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria held its Protomagia Festival on Tuesday, May 7 at Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville.  The festival was organised for...

Students get competitive on first day of Greek Orthodox National Schools Event

The first official sporting day of the 2024 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia National Schools Event (GOAANSE) took place in New South Wales on Wednesday, May...

Father Kyrillos Zisis pleads guilty to driving while suspended in Melbourne

Archimandrite Father Kyrillos Zisis has pleaded guilty to driving while suspended at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Father Kyrillos is parish priest at St Eustathios Greek...

UN official calls for peace talks to restart on Cyprus

The United Nations envoy to Cyprus on Wednesday urged leaders of the divided Mediterranean island to revive peace talks to resolve decades of conflict. Cyprus...