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Melbourne’s Cretan community gather to enjoy music by Nikos Karkanis

Melbourne's Cretan community gathered at the Cretan House in East Brunswick on Friday, February 24 to enjoy a final show by Cretan musician, Nikos Karkanis. Karkanis flew into Australia earlier this month to attend the Cretan...

45th Patrino Karnavali lights up Sydney’s Brighton-Le-Sands

The 45th Patrino Karnavali Sydney lit up Brighton-Le-Sands on Friday, February 24 at The Grand Roxy as hundreds wore their best fancy dress and danced the night away to mark Apokries. The Panachaian Philanthropical Association (PPA), founded...

Sydney’s Cypriot community and culture gets showcased on national television

Over 40 members of the Cyprus Community of New South Wales turned up to The Cyprus Club in Stanmore this morning to appear in a special segment with TV presenter Sam Mac on Channel 7's...

Antipodes Festival returns to Melbourne’s iconic Lonsdale Street

The Antipodes Festival returned to Melbourne's iconic Lonsdale Street on Saturday with a bang. The festival is organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) and saw thousands visit to enjoy the Hellenic culture, music...

New Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia: Double tax deal in final stages

From meeting with members of the Hellenic Australian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) to connecting with Sydney’s Greek community, the new Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia, Chrysa Prokopaki, has only just landed Down...

‘I was always different’: Konstantinos Dosis on taking part in Sydney WorldPride 2023

Sydney WorldPride 2023 is underway and today members of the LGBTQIA+ community will parade in the 45th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on Oxford Street. To mark the 45th anniversary, American Express has teamed up...

NSW Labor to lift ban on International Baccalaureate in public schools

A Minns Labor Government would lift the ban on NSW public schools being able to run the International Baccalaureate (IB) to provide equitable access to the programme across all school sectors.  The IB offers four courses....

‘A legacy that transcends generations’: Sydney University Greek Society turns 65

The Sydney University Greek Society (SUGS) is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with a ball on Friday, March 10 at Le Montage in Lilyfield, Sydney from 6.30pm. The 65th anniversary celebrations mean SUGS is Australia’s...

Founding priest of St Ioannis parish at Parramatta passes away

Father Nicholas Tsouloukidis, the founding parish priest at St Ioannis Greek Orthodox church in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta, passed away on Tuesday, February 21. His passing was announced by the parish on Facebook. A trisagion...

Steve Dimopoulos MP gets inside look at Australia’s first heart hospital

The Victorian Minister for Tourism, Steve Dimopoulos MP, received an inside look at Australia's first heart hospital in Clayton, Melbourne before it officially opens its doors to patients on Thursday. Mr Dimopoulos toured the new 206-bed...

Record crowds gather as Greek Fest returns to Darling Harbour

Sydney's Darling Harbour turned blue and white on Sunday, February 19 as record crowds gathered to enjoy the Greek Fest. Greek Fest Darling Harbour is one of over 25 events organised by the Greek Festival of...

Cretan Paniyiri at Peats Ridge takes Sydney by storm

Relentless rain, lightning and thunder couldn't dampen the Cretan spirit on Saturday night as hundreds of people gathered on a rural property at Peats Ridge in Sydney to dance a pentozali, sousta or malevizotis. Over 500...

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‘This is who I am’: Rockhampton barber Jimmy Kondilis turns 90 still cutting hair

Today, Jimmy Kondilis turns 90. He is no ordinary 90-year-old. He still works in his barber shop in Rockhampton (a shop he has been...

Cyprus Community of SA’s Ladies Auxiliary hosts celebratory afternoon tea in Adelaide

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cyprus Community of South Australia, led by President Thekla Petrou, marked International Women’s Day with a celebratory afternoon tea...

Exhibition at NSW Parliament honours 200 years since Messolonghi Exodus

Guests, dignitaries and community leaders gathered at NSW Parliament on Tuesday evening for the official opening of 'Ode to Freedom,' a powerful exhibition by...

Synapantema 2026 in Sydney hailed as a success of culture, dance and community

The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia hosted its flagship annual gathering, Synapantema, which united Pontian communities from across the country for a four-day cultural...

Greek military officials arrive in Australia for 85th Battle of Crete anniversary events

A delegation from the Hellenic National Defence General Staff was officially welcomed in Brisbane, Queensland yesterday during a visit hosted by the Cretan Federation...