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Cypriot Australian Silia Kapsis’ performance sees Cyprus qualify for Eurovision final

Cyprus has qualified for the Eurovision 2024 final following a breath-taking performance of the song 'Liar' by 17-year-old Cypriot Australian Silia Kapsis. Silia was the first contestant to perform during Tuesday night's first Eurovision semi-final which...

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley presented with Order of the Philochrist

New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley was presented with the Order of the Philochrist by Archbishop Makarios of Australia on Sunday, May 5. Ms Beazley was presented with the star during the Vespers of Love service...

‘Christ is Risen’ echoes across Australia as Greeks celebrate Orthodox Easter

This Orthodox Easter, tens of thousands of Greek Orthodox faithful gathered at churches across Australia on Sunday, May 5 for the annual Anastasi service to mark the end of Holy Week and celebrate the Resurrection...

‘A time of reflection and peace’: Australian Prime Minister celebrates Orthodox Easter

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has issued a message to Greek communities across the country to celebrate Orthodox Easter today. In his message, Mr Albanese said Orthodox Easter was a "time of reflection, joy and peace." Full...

Peter Dutton MP sends message of hope for Orthodox Easter

Australia’s Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton MP, has issued a message to Greek communities across the country to mark Orthodox Easter today. In his message, Mr Albanese said March 25th was an “opportunity to reflect...

Embrace tradition at the Kytherian Association of Australia’s Debutante Ball

Young females are preparing for their public debut at the Kytherian Association of Australia’s (KAA) annual Debutante Ball on Saturday, May 18. Held in the Randwick Ballroom at the Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick Racecourse in...

Program released for visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia

A program of events has been released for the historic visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia in October this year. The Ecumenical Patriarch is visiting Australia for a variety of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary...

Greek Orthodox faithful across Australia celebrate Palm Sunday

Greek Orthodox churches across Australia were packed on Palm Sunday, April 28 this year as thousands of faithful gathered to celebrate the start of Holy Week. Palm Sunday, also known as the Triumphal Entry, is one...

‘Izzy the Jerusalem Donkey’: Helen Lakatos releases new kids book for Orthodox Easter

Helen Lakatos is a first generation Australian-born Cypriot, proud mum of two grown boys, and a loving yiayia of three grandchildren. Despite this long list of descriptors and roles, Helen doesn’t plan on slowing down...

‘Our Last ANZACs’: New documentary on the last two surviving Battle of Crete veterans

ANZAC Day is an opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the sacrifices of those men and women who served or died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.  Two of the men who deserve to be...

Cypriot Australian community leader Georgia Alexandrou passes away

The Cypriot Australian community is in mourning today following the death of Georgia Alexandrou on Sunday, April 21 after a long battle with cancer. Ms Alexandrou was the first female leader to have taken the presidency...

Department of Modern Greek students shine at University of Sydney award ceremony

The University of Sydney’s (USYD) School of Languages and Cultures held its annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 18 at the Holme Building. More than 50 students from across the School, including the Department of Modern...

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St Spyridon College’s Open Boys team crowned regional futsal champions

Students from St Spyridon College have celebrated a strong showing at the St George Regional NSW Futsal Tournament, with the school’s Open Boys team...

Greece to unveil upgraded registration system for voters abroad ahead of elections

Greece’s Interior Minister Theodoris Livanios has announced that a new platform for voters abroad will open in the coming days, enabling candidate submissions under...

Australia defeats Greece in water polo World Cup qualifier

Greece’s women’s water polo team has suffered a 17-6 defeat to Australia in the World Cup qualifiers in Sydney, but remains in contention for...

Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz operation as ceasefire holds with Iran

US President Donald Trump has paused a key military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling potential progress toward a ceasefire agreement with Iran,...

Ancient Greek art inspires standout Met Gala 2026 looks

Ancient Greek art and mythology took centre stage at the Met Gala 2026, with Kendall Jenner and Anne Hathaway showcasing designs rooted in Hellenistic...