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...
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan has been criticised by members of the local Greek community over her decision to oppose a proposed parliamentary motion aimed at recognising the Greek, Armenian and Assyrian genocides.
The motion was expected...
“They’re just like us,” Andrew Hardjchari said after meeting with Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a community barbecue hosted by NSW Premier Chris Minns at Parramatta Park on Tuesday, October 22.
Andrew...
On a warm evening on Saturday, October 19, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music was buzzing with anticipation as the Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. (AHC) presented "Rebetiko Reimagined," an unforgettable concert that paid tribute to the...
Eager film lovers came together on Tuesday, October 15 to enjoy the highly anticipated comedy Hear Who’s Talking at the opening night of this year’s 29th Greek Film Festival in Sydney.
Running from 15th to 27th...
Parishioners, both young and old, flocked to the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah in Sydney’s south on Wednesday, October 9 to joyfully welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during his historic visit.
When the...
The Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. will hold its latest concert event 'Rebetiko Reimagined,' featuring Rebetiko music arranged for the modern era, at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Saturday, October 19 from 7pm.
The concert will feature arrangements...
The 'giant of modern Greek music,' Mimis Plessas, has passed away, just a week shy of his 100th birthday.
Plessas' death was confirmed on Saturday, October 5 by his wife, Loukila Carrer.
Plessas was a beloved...
There were emotional scenes at Sydney International Airport on Monday night after hundreds of Australians fleeing Lebanon on the first of two government-assisted repatriation flights from Cyprus, touched down on home soil.
About 350 people were...
More than 9,000 Orthodox faithful filled the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney Theatre on Sunday, October 6 to take part in a historic Patriarchal Divine Liturgy presided over by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
The sacred...
By Andriana Simos and Ilias Karagiannis
Thousands of Orthodox faithful were joined by Australia's political leaders on Saturday, October 5 at an Official Welcome Doxology for His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who had landed in Sydney...
By Ilias Karagiannis and Andriana Simos
With great anticipation and enthusiasm, hundreds of members of the Greek community in Australia welcomed His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Friday, October 4 upon his arrival in Sydney.
This is...
The Hellenic Club of Canberra at Woden has opened a new entertainment zone with more than 25 attractions for Canberra residents.
Set across 260 square...
A childcare centre worker has received $41,061 in compensation from the Fair Work Commission after being unfairly dismissed last October following his questioning of...
Diagnosed with endometriosis two years ago, 21-year-old Zoe Kapolos is petitioning the Federal Government for specific menstrual leave for women with endometriosis and adenomyosis...
Residents near Bradfield Park South, a foreshore stretch beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, say their once unobstructed views of the Sydney Opera House and...