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Greek Consul General in Sydney meets with youth from Diaspora Symposium

The Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis, recently hosted a meeting with participants from the 1st Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium which took place in Athens, Greece on 27–28 November 2024. During the meeting, the...

‘Iron Boy’ and Thalassaemia advocate Arthur Bozikas OAM passes away

Arthur Bozikas OAM, a beloved advocate, author, and pioneer for the Thalassaemia community, has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer. Renowned for his inspiring memoir Iron Boy, Arthur shared his extraordinary journey of...

Peter Gonis focuses on youth, culture and transparency in GOCSA re-election bid

With the upcoming Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) elections set for Saturday, January 11, current Vice President Peter Gonis is vying for re-election on a new ticket. Known for his dedication to the...

Blessing of the Waters ceremony marks Epiphany in Darwin

The Greek Orthodox community of Darwin in the Northern Territory gathered at the city's Waterfront on Sunday, January 5, to mark the annual Blessing of the Waters ceremony as part of Epiphany celebrations. Presided over...

GOCSA welcomes New Year with traditional vasilopita cutting

The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) hosted its annual Vasilopita cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 2, at Olympic Hall in Adelaide. This cherished tradition, which symbolises community, faith and hope for the year...

President Peter Gardiakos bids farewell as GOCSA prepares for elections

Peter Gardiakos, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA), has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming Administrative Council elections for 2025/2026. In a statement shared on Facebook, Mr Gardiakos reflected...

Your guide to celebrating Epiphany 2025 across Australia

Every year on January 6, Greeks in Australia and across the globe celebrate the day Jesus Christ was baptised. A church service is usually held in the morning, followed by the Blessing of the Waters ceremony,...

Mavromoustakos brothers unite for a cause: Charity Football Match returns in 2025

The annual Charity Football Match is back for its 6th year, and brothers Yianni and Chrisos Mavromoustakos are once again stepping onto the pitch to raise money for children in need across Africa. Taking place on...

Your most read The Greek Herald stories in 2024

We’re coming to the end of 2024 and there have been some fantastic stories by journalists at The Greek Herald which have captured your attention. From the rise of TikTok yiayia Effie Tzaferis to His Eminence...

Earlwood teen Panayiota Vasiliades brings Cyprus to life with award-winning drone footage

At just 16 years old, Panayiota Vasiliades has taken the world of First-person view (FPV) drone filmmaking by storm. Hailing from Earlwood, Sydney, this young talent recently showcased her exceptional skills by capturing the beauty...

The 15 best Greek sporting moments of 2024

From Olympic records to Olympiacos FC winning the Europa Conference League, 2024 has been a year of victory and accomplishment for Greek and Greek Australian athletes. Now, as the year comes to an end, The Greek Herald has...

Top five Greek archaeological discoveries of 2024

From marbles statues to rare ancient coins, 2024 has been another year full of great archaeological discoveries across Greece and the world. Here are The Greek Herald's top five archaeological finds of the year. 5. Marble statue...

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Rain, remembrance, and resolve: Kalamata’s 85th honoured in Melbourne

Under a sky that “turned a little bit wild,” rain came in bursts but the crowd did not budge at Melbourne’s Australian Hellenic Memorial...

Sydney honours Michael Tsilimos with moving tribute to life of service and quiet generosity

The Greek Australian community gathered at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba, Sydney on Sunday, May 3, to honour the life and legacy of...

Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2026 program unveiled ahead of Limassol gathering

The official program for the 2026 Cyprus Diaspora Forum has been released, outlining a four-day schedule of high-level discussions, keynote sessions and networking events...

Dimitris Basis and Newtown Performing Arts close chapter with ‘Final Encore’

World-renowned Greek vocalist Dimitris Basis has delivered a powerful farewell performance with students from Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, concluding an eight-year...

Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney and NSW confirms 2026 Executive Committee

The Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney & New South Wales has announced its newly elected executive committee for 2026, following a highly attended and closely...