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They may be Indian parents, but their daughter speaks Greek

At just eight, Viha Dammanapeta confidently orders food in Greek, greets Oakleigh shopkeepers with ease, and reads Greek signage aloud.

Giorgio Apostolopoulos: ‘I’m not less Greek because I’m Greek Australian’

Most Greek Australians learn the language the same way: early, formally at Greek school, and often dragged there unwillingly.

‘Show must go on’ as World Greek Language Day committee meets without its founder

Melbourne’s World Greek Language Day celebrations are on the final straight, with the organising committee meeting this week.

‘I don’t need medals’: The unassuming life of Neophytos Stavrou

As a finalist in the Australia Cyprus Achievement Awards, Neophytos Stavrou represents a generation whose contributions were built quietly.

The Afstraleza and bureaucracy: Owning property in Greece

For many Greek-Australians, owning property in the homeland is more than a financial move. It’s a way of preserving roots and heritage.

Richard Green on Paphos, memory and why the past still matters

Emeritus Prof Richard Green has spent over three decades at the centre of one of Australia’s most significant archaeological undertakings.

‘We came out of need’: Florina’s Mayor and Bishop appeal to Melbourne’s diaspora

“We came out of need, and out of faith.” With those words, Bishop Irineos of Florina set the tone for a deeply symbolic visit to Australia.

Greek Australian who can’t ski is building Australia’s largest indoor snow resort

Before becoming a developer, Peter Magnisalis grew up on his parents’ three-acre plot in Londonderry, near Penrith.

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From souvlaki to stories: Pipeworks Market transforms for Greek Festival

Sizzling souvlaki aromas mingled with the sounds of lively Greek music for the Greek Festival at Pipeworks Market in Thomastown, Victoria.

Athens unmasked: Toss out Tripadvisor’s tips to find the real city

To truly discover the soul of Athens, Greece, it’s crucial to venture beyond the well-trodden paths and tourist hotspots.

Empty pews and legal woes: Allegations, controversy and leadership crisis at St Albans

We take a look at the allegations, controversy and leadership crisis at the Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans Agia Paraskevi.

From village boy to global leader: Patriarch Bartholomew inspires Melbourne’s Imbrians

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's visit was a significant event for the Melbourne-based Imbrian community.

Greek and gay Down Under: Speaking to the diaspora’s queer community

As the world celebrates Pride Month, the Greek Australian community finds itself reflecting on its own journey.

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The Greek Herald addresses allegations linked to Cyprus Community of NSW Federal Court proceedings

The Greek Herald responds to claims circulated to Cyprus Community members, addressing allegations linked to Federal Court proceedings.

Adelaide Writers’ Week and Ariadne’s Thread: Can cultural institutions navigate complexity?

The immediate debates in the wake of the Adelaide Festival Board’s decision to remove Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 program.

What happens to a lease in Greece when a landlord dies?

When a landlord passes away, their rights and obligations do not disappear. Instead, they are transferred to their heirs.