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

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

Pan Korinthian Association of Melbourne hosts community trivia night

More than 50 people gathered on Friday, May 15 for the Pan Korinthian Association of Melbourne and Victoria’s (PKA) trivia night.

Tracking ANZACs from Australia to Crete through art

An artist-driven exhibition retracing the path of ANZAC forces during the World War II campaigns in Greece and Crete will open this month.

Greek Australians divided over sweeping Federal Budget reforms

The Federal Budget’s sweeping changes to tax have sparked sharply divided reactions across the Greek Australian community.

‘Kapodistrias’ Review: A reverent portrait of Greece’s first Governor

Sitting down in an Australian cinema to watch a Greek-language film outside a dedicated film festival remains a rarity.

Mr Tulk’s Michael Togias challenges library ban as Melbourne café prepares to close 

A dispute between Mr Tulk café owner Michael Togias and the State Library Victoria has continued ahead of the planned closure.

International Day of Dance: The lives of Melbourne’s Greek dance teachers

Dance has long been at the heart of Greek culture, particularly within the traditions of Hellenism that are taught across Australia.

O Periklis students shave heads after raising $12,000 for Royal Children’s Hospital

O Periklis Dance Group’s recent fundraising initiative at its TradFest event has raised an impressive $12,000 for Royal Children’s Hospital.

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Australian Femicide Watch holds vigil in Victoria to honour women killed in 2025

I often hear the phrase “how many more women?” A more important question is, “how many more men will murder women before Australia wakes up?”

Theo Anousas to bring a taste of Kythera to Canberra with new Greek café ‘Ela’

28-year-old Theo Anousas is set to open Ela café in the coming weeks as part of the Hellenic Club of Canberra's recent renovations at Woden.

Greek school memories: Honouring the teachers who shaped our language and lives

Both the negative and heartfelt stories of Greek school have a way of becoming core memories for Greek Australians.

From Melbourne to Greece: A Greek Australian’s first encounter with the homeland

Christina Savopoulos finally took her first trip to Greece — and found more than just stunning beaches and ancient ruins.

Rise of Rebetika: Young Greek Australian musicians embrace the underground genre

Melbourne’s Greek music space has seen a resurgence of the rebetiko music genre with many young people taking it up.

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‘Your turn to carry it forward’: Messages to future generations of Greek Australians

As The Greek Herald marks its centenary, prominent Greek Australians have penned letters to future generations.

Greek community leaders rally behind unity call over $119.5m Hellenic Village sale

Greek Australian community leaders have backed calls for unity over the $119.5 million Hellenic Village sale.

Speaking in which tongues? The liturgical language debate

The present debate within the Greek community of Australia concerning the language of the Divine Liturgy unfolds with a curious intensity.