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Ancient spirit, modern minds: GCM schools prepare to compete in first-ever Olympiad

A chorus of excited voices filled the air as students from GCM schools practiced their Greek language skills in the great outdoors. 

Hellenic Writers unite a divided island through poetry in ‘Logos’ publication

Renowned Cypriot Australian poet Andrea Demetriou has a long history of political activism through her poetry.

Greek pride on display as thousands enjoy Oakleigh Glendi

Greek pride filled the air on Saturday and Sunday as a vibrant parade of students marched through Eaton Mall to Warrawee Park.

Honouring the past, inspiring the future: Young Greeks shine at OXI Day competition

Each year since 2010, the Australian Hellenic Memorial Foundation (AHMF) held its annual School Competition on the weekend before OXI Day.

Antipodes periodical: A beacon of hope in Melbourne for Cyprus 

When Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974, the Antipodes periodical had celebrated its first birthday. It has since grown from a humble leaflet.

Byronic legacy brought to life in Melbourne 200 years after his death

Dr Spiridoula Demetriou was still a schoolgirl when her parents took her to their ancestral home of Messolonghi in the late 1970s.

29th Greek Film Festival in Melbourne kicks off in style at The Astor Theatre

The 29th Greek Film Festival kicked off at Astor Theatre with a vibrant atmosphere, despite the absence of several Melbourne figures.

Centenary parade held in Melbourne to celebrate Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

A hundred flags were carried into Melbourne's KIA Arena by students to celebrate 100 years of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

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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.

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.

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.

Generations of Pontians remember their roots at genocide commemoration in Melbourne

Melbourne's Pontian community commemorated the Greek Genocide on Sunday, May 19, as part of a series of events. Read more here.

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The Hellenism of Cappadocia

In this article I will again stand next to the Cappadocians, these great acrites of Hellenism in Anatolia.

It’s raining cats and dogs: Why American democracy is unhealthy

The DNC roll call had music, fun and community spirit compared to the one undertaken by the Republican National Convention which felt like a wake.

To the Cappadocian ancestors

Cappadocia was, from ancient times, the place of the scouts of Hellenism and region that produced the Church Fathers.