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Under a blazing sun, Melbourne’s Greeks show up for Independence Day in thousands

Thousands turned out for Melbourne’s Greek Independence Day parade, braving the heat in a powerful display of pride.

‘This year feels different’: A 25th March ceremony in Melbourne that hit deeper

Greek Independence Day at Melbourne’s Shrine carried a deeper emotional weight this year, as community leaders and crowds gathered.

Victoria names ‘Democracy Place’ in honour of Greeks

Melbourne’s corridor of power will be renamed “Democracy Place,” linking Parliament to the Premier’s office in a symbolic tribute to Greece.

The Iranian siblings who call Australia home but speak Greek

For Attie Mohebali, a photographer from Iran, sending her children to learn Greek in Australia is about far more than just schoolwork.

From family stories to scholarship: Dr Kritikakos launches book on genocide memory

The stories that inspired historian Dr Themistocles Kritikakos to write his first book did not begin in an archive or lecture theatre.

How a younger generation is rewriting dowries with threads of rebellion

The Dowry Project invites women to take something deeply traditional, the Greek proika, or glory box, and reinterpret it for today.

It’s International Women’s Day, but let’s hear from the men fighting patriarchy

Encouragingly, there is also a growing group of men within the community who are choosing a different path.

Liberals brave the rain and go walkabout at the Antipodes Festival

Umbrellas were up on Lonsdale Street on Sunday as showers swept through the Antipodes Festival, but the rain didn’t deter Liberal politicians.

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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.

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.

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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Eugenia Mitrakas on rebalancing the scales for women and migrants

The scales of justice are not just a phrase — they are a powerful symbol rooted in Greek thought and part of our shared Hellenic heritage.

Open letter: Theo Maras appeals for unity after Fr Diogenis Patsouris controversy

Former President of the GOCSA Theo Maras has issued an open letter calling for unity following the controversy around Fr Diogenis Patsouris.

Balance the Scales: What it will actually take to end gendered violence

Each year, International Women’s Day gives us a theme. This year, the United Nations has called on us to “Balance the Scales.”