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From ancestral threads to contemporary art: Inside Evangeleah Plakias’ ‘Echoes of Hellenes’

At just 28, Evangeleah Plakias is presenting her work to the public for the first time - and doing so through a deeply personal exploration of Greek history, memory and identity. Born and raised in...

At just six, Maya Konstantinou is shaping the conversation on Type 1 Diabetes

At just six years old, Maya Konstantinou has already faced challenges many adults struggle to comprehend.  Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two, she was introduced early to hospital rooms, needles and the...

‘Paravasis’ Comedy Gala set to bring sharp new voices to the Greek Festival of Sydney

Bold, unapologetic and deliberately disruptive, the Greek Festival of Sydney’s Greek Australian Comedy Gala Paravasis is returning in 2026 with a clear mission: to challenge long-held assumptions about what “Greek Australian comedy” looks like –...

‘Ta Nisia’: Con Kalamaras on Estudiantina of Melbourne’s journey from tradition to ownership

Following the success of their debut album Journey to Rebetika, Estudiantina of Melbourne return with Ta Nisia (The Islands) – a richly textured work that signals both artistic maturity and quiet boldness. More than a tribute...

Bill Papastergiadis OAM calls on Athens to secure diaspora postal voting rights

Greek Australians have renewed calls for Greece to entrench postal voting and establish a dedicated overseas electorate, arguing that the reform is long overdue for a diaspora that has been sustained for decades by Australian...

Persefoni Mousmoutis-Thliveris on culture, community and future of the Greek Festival of Sydney

As Sydney prepares to welcome one of its most anticipated cultural celebrations, the 44th Greek Festival of Sydney is set to return to Darling Harbour on Sunday, March 1, bringing with it a full day...

Emily Pugin presents credentials as Australia’s new High Commissioner to Cyprus

Career diplomat Emily Pugin has formally begun her role as Australia’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus, presenting her letters of credence to President Nikos Christodoulides. In a statement following the ceremony, Pugin described it...

Thousands celebrate as Patras Carnival parade lights up the city

An explosion of colour, creativity and satire filled the streets of Patras, Greece as the grand parade of the Patras Carnival unfolded on Sunday afternoon. Around 50,000 young participants from 190 carnival crews took centre stage,...

Themistocles Kritikakos’ new book explores genocide memory in Australia

For Themistocles Kritikakos, the study of genocide and memory began long before academia - in family stories, silences, and fragments of the past passed down through generations. Shaped by Asia Minor survivor histories on his mother’s...

AHEPA Sydney & NSW’s high tea fundraiser to spotlight latest advances in cancer research

AHEPA Sydney & NSW Inc – Philanthropy will host a special High Tea Fundraiser next month, bringing together community members for an afternoon of learning, reflection and support for cancer research. The event, titled The Latest...

Scholars’ Assembly celebrates academic excellence at St Spyridon College

St Spyridon College held its annual Scholars’ Assembly on the morning of Friday, February 14, celebrating outstanding academic achievement and recognising students awarded University Scholarships supported by St Spyridon Parish. The ceremony acknowledged students who attained...

Canberra marks World Greek Language Day with diplomacy, culture and community

The Embassy of Greece in Australia, in partnership with the Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra (GOCCC), the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis and Unity in Philia, hosted a celebratory event for...

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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...