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From factory floors to ‘home’: Dr Dounis’ book honours Greek Australian literature’s heroes

A new history of Greek Australian literature launched in Melbourne with powerful reflections on home, memory and the migrant writers.

A legacy painted in colour from Kastoria to Kastoria Lane, Coburg

The unveiling of Kastoria Lane in Coburg North was more than a naming ceremony. Timed with the 113th anniversary of Kastoria’s liberation.

Why tears were shed at the GCM Greek Schools’ Hadjidakis-Theodorakis dedication

Five hundred students on stage, 1,500 seats filled, queues spilling outside Monash University’s Robert Blackwood Hall.

Melbourne sets the stage for landmark World Greek Language Day celebration

Creative sparks flew at Alphington Grammar as Melbourne launched its preparations for World Greek Language Day, to be celebrated annually.

‘We need to talk’: Greek Australian shares her story about ‘street angels, home devils’

Liana Papoutsis urges Greek Aussies to confront silence around family violence, reminding us that “tradition is no excuse” for bad behaviour.

New Penelopes stitching together a cultural revival in ‘Threads of Memory’ display

Every thread carried a story at Threads of Memory – Reviving the Textile Traditions of Our Ancestry, the Ithacan Historical Society’s event.

Yiayia advocacy pays off: Kastoria Club moves from near closure to Kastoria Lane naming

It was a moment of pure joy for Effie Lalopoulos, aged over 80, when the Kastoria Lane street sign finally appeared early on Monday.

Sunshine and spirit: OXI Day takes centre stage at Oakleigh Glendi

Under blue skies, the second day of the 10th annual Oakleigh Glendi brought together faith, remembrance, and community spirit.

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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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A dark side of Greece: Part 2

I came across a book of short stories in English by author Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou, called Black Greek Coffee.

Wills without the Trojan War

After nearly 15 years in the legal industry, I’ve lost track of how many matters I’ve worked on involving family disputes over estates.

A dark side of Greece – Part 1

Unlike other more carefree summers in which financial ease more often than not corresponded to “getting away”.