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Greek Independence Day in Canberra culminates in Hellenic War Memorial tribute

Canberra’s Greek community has concluded its 2026 Greek Independence Day commemorations with a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Australian Hellenic War Memorial, bringing together clergy, officials and community members in a tribute to...

A sea of blue and white: Sydney’s Greek National Day parade transforms the city

Sydney’s Greek Independence Day commemorations reached new heights this year, as thousands gathered from 11am at Hyde Park before taking part in a unified march through the CBD to the Sydney Opera House, transforming the...

Legendary Greek singer Marinella passes away

Marinella, one of Greece’s most celebrated singers, has died at the age of 87, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned several decades. She had been in declining health since September 2024, when she...

History made as Canberra glows blue and white for Greek Independence Day

Canberra was awash in blue on Wednesday night as the nation’s capital marked Greek Independence Day with a series of moving and historic celebrations, culminating in a landmark musical tribute that quite literally rang across...

City glows in Hellenic colours as Melbourne marks Greek Independence Day

Melbourne’s skyline was bathed in blue and white on Wednesday night, as landmark buildings lit up in honour of Greece’s Independence Day, offering a powerful and highly visible tribute to the city’s Greek community. From sunset,...

Greek flag raised in Earlwood to mark Independence Day celebrations

The City of Canterbury-Bankstown marked Greek Independence Day on Wednesday, March 25, with a flag-raising ceremony in Earlwood, bringing together local officials, students and members of the Greek Australian community. Mayor Bilal El-Hayek raised the Greek...

NSW Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos on heritage, service and historic march in full uniform

At a moment when questions of identity, service and community are increasingly intertwined, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos offers a deeply personal reflection on both his career and his heritage - one that spans...

Cross-party Greek MPs to visit Sydney as diaspora ties take centre stage

A cross-party delegation of Greek Members of Parliament is set to visit Sydney this week, marking a significant moment of engagement between Greece’s political leadership and the Greek Australian community. The visit comes at a time...

Two brothers, one century: The remarkable lives of Paul and Michael Tsolakis

There are lives that span decades — and then there are lives that seem to carry entire eras within them. For brothers Paul and Michael Tsolakis, aged 101 and 103 respectively, history is not something they...

Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Greek Australians: ‘You are partners in Greece’s future’

At a moment of heightened global uncertainty and renewed focus on Greece’s international role, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks to The Greek Herald in a wide-ranging and deeply consequential interview that places the Greek diaspora...

Leading with heart: How Tia Christodoulou is turning adversity into purpose

At just 23, Tia Christodoulou is quietly redefining what it means to lead — not through noise or recognition, but through resilience, discipline and an unwavering commitment to others. Named The Greek Herald Woman to Watch...

Sydney prepares for Greek National Day with Hyde Park memorial and Opera House program

Sydney’s Greek community is preparing to mark one of its most significant annual events, with Greek National Day commemorations set to take place across the city on Sunday, March 29. The day will honour both the...

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Thousands gather at St George Thebarton Hellenic Festival 2026

Thousands gathered at St George Greek Orthodox Church over the weekend for the 2026 Thebarton Hellenic Festival, a day that brought together faith, heritage,...

Battle of Crete Council marks ANZAC Day with strong community presence

The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria actively participated in this year’s ANZAC Day events organised by various organisations and committees,...

Cypriots for ANZACs: Placing Cyprus’ wartime legacy on the map in Sydney

The 2026 ANZAC Day march in Sydney again provided a formal platform for communities to represent their wartime histories within the broader Australian narrative....

ANZAC Day with a Greek heart at Melbourne’s Hellenic RSL

At the Hellenic RSL clubhouse on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne, the annual ritual begins early on Anzac Day: jackets pressed, medals pinned, flags...

Strong Greek presence marks ANZAC Day commemorations in Sydney

By George Chiotis Greek community organisations made a strong showing at this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations in Sydney, joining thousands across the city to honour...