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Victoria Floratos crafts beauty from fragile shells and migrant histories

In a Richmond studio, surrounded by tubs of meticulously washed eggshells, Victoria Floratos is piecing together more than just artworks.

Power, progress and probing questions at the Greek Community of Melbourne’s AGM

A growing membership, major wins and a healthy dose of dialogue marked the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) Annual General Meeting (AGM).

‘Better than a daughter’: Scarlett rewrites the Greek mother-in-law story

The trope of a bad Greek mother-in-law has been completely rewritten in the Richmond home of Scarlett Athanasia Bauwens and Niki Papageorgiou.

Albanese invited to Cyprus as EOKA hero is honoured at Federation’s Annual Conference

The 50th Annual Conference of the Federation of Cyprus Communities of Australia and New Zealand was held in Melbourne over the weekend.

‘Healthy Mind, Healthy Body’ exhibition explores sport, memory and the Pontian spirit

These timeless virtues were present at the 'Healthy Body, Healthy Mind' exhibition, which opened on Monday, May 19, in Melbourne.

George Lekakis leads Multicultural Review: ‘Must remember where we came from’

George Lekakis, one of Victoria’s respected figures, comes out of retirement to lead a review of the state’s multicultural policies.

‘It didn’t just affect him, it affected all of us,’ says son of Battle of Crete ANZAC

Peter Ford remembers the war stories his father, Fred (Frank) Ford, shared with him, raw memories etched with pain, loss and survival.

Your Greek mother’s strength, sacrifice and scariness may be rooted in Ancient Greece

“Φάε παιδί μου!” Eat, my child. “Πάρε ένα μπουφάν!” Take a jacket. If you grew up Greek, chances are you’ve heard these phrases many times.

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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.

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.

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Ethnic media: A necessary platform informing a multicultural Australia

Independent ethnic media like The Greek Herald play a vital role in Australia’s multicultural landscape, delivering culturally specific news.

My partner doesn’t speak Greek – Can we still raise bilingual kids?

You can absolutely raise bilingual children, even if only one parent speaks Greek. Across the world, countless families do so successfully.

Joint bank accounts: Who gets the money?

All people named in a joint account are privy to the money by Law. Most of us have opened accounts at various bank branches.