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Canberra Greek community hears proposal to transfer St Nicholas Church land to Archdiocese

Around 200 members of the Greek Orthodox community in Canberra gathered on Sunday, March 15 for an information session outlining a significant proposal that could shape the future of St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at...

Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation enters voluntary administration

The Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation has entered voluntary administration, with an external administrator appointed to take control of the organisation. According to records lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Timothy James Cook of...

Cypriot Australian presses ahead with move to Cyprus despite regional tensions

A Cypriot Australian businessman preparing to relocate permanently to Cyprus says recent security developments in the region have not deterred his plans, even as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns among diaspora communities. Sydney-based entrepreneur...

Lecture in Sydney marks 250 years since the birth of Ioannis Kapodistrias

A packed audience gathered in Sydney on Tuesday, March 10 for a special public lecture marking 250 years since the birth of Ioannis Kapodistrias, exploring the legacy of the first Governor of the modern Greek...

St Spyridon Soccer Club awards Life Membership to founder Father Steven Scoutas

Father Steven Scoutas, the founding figure behind the St Spyridon Soccer Club, has been honoured as a Life Member during celebrations marking the club’s 50th anniversary, recognising his vision in creating what has grown into...

Simela Petridis advances to Australian Idol Top 12

Greek Australian singer Simela Petridis has secured a place in the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2026, continuing her impressive run in one of the country’s most popular singing competitions. The Adelaide-based teacher and mother advanced...

Historic Greek restaurant Diethnes to close after more than 70 years in Sydney

One of Sydney’s longest-running Greek restaurants, Diethnes, will close its doors at the end of May, bringing to a close more than seven decades of family-run hospitality in the heart of the city. Located at 336...

OEEGA NSW marks International Women’s Day with awards, philanthropy and cultural celebration

The achievements, resilience and community contributions of Greek Australian women were celebrated at a special International Women’s Day event hosted by the Organisation of Hellene and Hellene-Cypriot Women of Australia (OEEGA NSW) on Saturday, March...

Australian Embassy in Athens marks IWD 2026 with Greek women leaders

The Australian Embassy in Athens, Greece marked International Women’s Day by hosting a gathering of prominent Greek women whose work spans public life, business, academia and civil society. Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan welcomed the...

Winners announced for The Greek Herald Woman of the Year Awards 2026

The winners of The Greek Herald Woman of the Year Awards 2026 have been announced at a special International Women’s Day event held on Sunday, March 8 at The Grand Roxy in Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney, celebrating...

‘Back yourself’: Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson on a life in law and breaking barriers

Justice is often spoken about in abstract terms – principles written into law, arguments tested in courtrooms, judgments handed down from the bench. For The Honourable Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson, however, the foundations of justice were shaped...

Giving voice to the unseen: Margaret Skagias and the CaringKids movement

Margaret (Μαργαρίτα) Skagias is the Founder and CEO of CaringKids, a national charity supporting young carers across Australia, and Chairperson of Lions Australia’s CaringKids project. A first-generation Greek Australian with nearly three decades of experience in...

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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...