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‘An honour’: 105-year-old ANZAC Alf Carpenter awarded life membership of Cretan Association NSW

As I walk into a newly-renovated room at Maroba aged care home in Newcastle, Sydney on Thursday, July 21, I was instantly greeted by the huge and cheeky smile of 105-year-old ANZAC and Battle of...

Two Australians with Cypriot heritage awarded the Presidential Medal in Cyprus

Two Australians with Cypriot heritage, Professor Maria Kavallaris AM and Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian AO, have both been awarded the Presidential Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Cyprus on Sunday, July 28. The President of the Republic of...

‘It’s a big deal’: Greek Australians triumph in the Inner West Local Business Awards

Many Greek-owned businesses and individuals have won in their respective categories at the Inner West Local Business Awards this year. In the 'Outstanding Automotive Services' category, MPSR Group came out on top for providing a user...

Greek Australian owners of Justinian’s Cafe & Dessert Bar close its doors permanently

Justin and Elizabeth Georgopoulos have permanently closed the doors of the popular Justinian's Cafe & Dessert Bar at Macarthur Square in Sydney's south-west after seven years. The Greek Australian couple announced the news on Facebook and...

NSW commemorates 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

The Cypriot and Greek communities of New South Wales came together over the weekend to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus with a jam-packed cultural program. Events kicked off on Saturday, July...

Pyjama-wearing members of the Cretan Association NSW raise funds for children in foster care

From fluffy robes to silk pyjamas, members of the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW got into the spirit of National Pyjama Day on Friday, July 22 to raise money for children in foster care. A...

Elderly Earlwood couple facing homelessness ‘overwhelmed’ at community’s support

Elderly Greek couple, Nitsa and Spiros Tzavellas, have been 'overwhelmed' by the community's response to a GoFund Me campaign aimed at helping them save their home of 50 years in Earlwood and avoid strata bankruptcy. The campaign...

‘Education is freedom’: How Giota Hrissis defied Greek norms and paved the way for others

“Too many,” Giota Hrissis says with a laugh when I ask her how many students she has privately tutored in the Greek language over the years. “Over 200 students at least.” Among the list are people as...

‘My Greek Odyssey’ series five set to uncover the unknown wonders of Crete

Over the past few years, Peter Maneas has taken us onboard his boat Mia Zoi as he travelled across Greece for My Greek Odyssey and visited places as far-reaching as the Saronic and Northern Aegean...

Greek Australian students recognised in the Premier’s VCE Awards

Greek Australian students have been recognised at the annual Premier's Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Awards during a presentation ceremony on Wednesday, July 20 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The awards recognise students in...

101-year-old Hariclea Psaltis is the oldest member of Australia’s Kytherian Association

In her 101 years of life, Hariclea Psaltis has been a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a loving friend. Now, she can add another title to her list as well – that of being the...

From Pontos to Australia: Hazelnut trees planted to fulfil migrant’s wish

About eight years ago, a Pontian man travelled to Pontos, collected hazelnut seeds and returned to Australia to plant them in his garden. His ultimate wish was for the fully-grown hazelnut trees to then be...

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ECCV urges stronger multicultural investment ahead of Victorian election

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Hellenic Women’s Federation hosts vibrant Protomayia celebration in Melbourne

The Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria successfully hosted its annual Protomayia Festival on Sunday, May 3, at Axion Esti Monastery in Northcote. People travelled from...

Greek genocide memorial events to be held in Northcote

The Pontian Coordinating Committee for the Commemoration of the Greek Genocide has invited the community to attend the 2026 Greek Genocide commemorations on Sunday,...

Junior doctors and medical students connect at HMSA networking night

By Dr Christopher Troupis* On Sunday, May 3, the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) brought together a cohort of junior doctors, dentists, and medical...