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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...

Last surviving ANZAC of the Battle of Crete, Les Cook, passes away at 103

Leslie “Les” Cook, believed to be the last surviving ANZAC who fought in the Battle of Crete during World War II, has died aged 103, prompting tributes from both the Australian and Greek communities. Mr Cook,...

Melina Haritopoulou-Sinanidou: From Greece to cutting-edge research in Australia

At just 25 years old, Melina Haritopoulou-Sinanidou is already working at the forefront of medical research, pursuing a PhD in neuroimmunology and neurotrauma aimed at improving recovery outcomes after spinal cord injury. Born and raised in...

Cyprus Community of Melbourne voices concern over attack near Akrotiri base

The President of the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Theo Theophanous, has expressed concern over attacks linked to Iran and its proxy group Hezbollah targeting the British military base at RAF Akrotiri. In a public...

Greece and Australia strengthen business ties at Brisbane 2032 Olympic Procurement Webinar

The Embassy of Greece in Canberra and the Office for Economy and Trade in Sydney, in partnership with Business Sydney, the Honorary Consulate General of Greece in Queensland and Enterprise Greece, successfully hosted a high-level webinar today...

Community care in focus as Bank of Sydney executives visit St Basil’s Randwick

St Basil’s NSW/ACT recently welcomed senior representatives from Bank of Sydney for an official visit to its Randwick facility, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to supporting ageing members of the community. Bank of Sydney's Acting Chief Executive...

Finalists announced for The Greek Herald’s 2026 Woman of the Year Awards

With International Women’s Day (IWD) approaching on Sunday, March 8, The Greek Herald is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2026 Women’s Awards, recognising outstanding Hellenic Australian women whose leadership, service and achievements are...

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Standing ovations for Mimis Plessas tribute at Melbourne Recital Centre 

A capacity crowd filled the Melbourne Recital Centre on Sunday, May 31, for a monumental tribute to legendary Greek composer Mimis Plessas, presented by...

Messolonghi bicentenary gala honours heroes and announces major community pledges

The Philanthropic Association of Western Sterea Hellas “Messolonghi” commemorated the bicentenary of the historic Exodus of Messolonghi with a major gala event in Sydney...

Sex, peace and Ancient Greece: ‘Lysistrata’ is a comedic and thoughtful production

Inflatable penises with faces, whips, sexual innuendos, horniness and abstinence formed the comedic foundation of Creative Drama & Arts’ latest production, Lysistrata. Beneath the...

St Elesa Food Initiative charity dinner highlights compassion and community spirit

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia has praised the work of the St Elesa Food Initiative during its Annual Charity Dinner in Sydney, describing...

Greek Australian coach hoping to lead water polo team to World Cup triumph

Australia and Greece will be taking part in the Water Polo World Cup in Sydney this July, with both teams having made the quarter...