Two Members of Parliament have formally recognised The Greek Herald in the New South Wales Parliament to mark the newspaper’s 100th anniversary, praising its century-long contribution to Greek Australian life and multicultural Australia.
Statements commemorating the milestone were delivered in the Legislative Assembly by Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, and Mark Coure, Member for Oatley, during parliamentary proceedings in May.
Speaking in Parliament on May 27, Ms Haylen described The Greek Herald as “one of Australia’s most enduring and significant community institutions.”
She reflected on the newspaper’s early role in helping newly arrived Greek migrants navigate life in Australia at a time when Southern European migrants had little public representation.
“The Greek Herald became a lifeline — helping newly arrived Greeks navigate Australian institutions, engage in democratic life and maintain their cultural identity,” she said.
Ms Haylen also acknowledged the publication’s continued success in the modern media landscape, noting that it remains “the only Greek-language daily published outside Greece and Cyprus.”
“Today, it continues to shine, winning Multicultural Publication of the Year in 2025 at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner,” she added.
She congratulated Publisher Dimitra Skalkos and the wider team on reaching the milestone.
Earlier in the month, on May 6, Mr Coure also addressed Parliament to congratulate The Greek Herald on reaching 100 years of continuous publication.
“This makes The Greek Herald one of the oldest migrant-founded publications still operating today,” Mr Coure told Parliament.
He reflected on the paper’s origins during a period when large numbers of Greek migrants were settling in Australia and seeking access to news and information in their own language.
“The Greek Herald met this demand, reporting on ship arrivals, employment opportunities, births and deaths and political developments in Greece and Australia,” he said.
“Whilst there has been much change over the years, the mission of The Greek Herald remains the same. To inform Greek Australians, document their history and ensure their voices continue to be heard in public life.”
Mr Coure also acknowledged members of the newspaper’s current leadership and editorial team, including Ms Skalkos, Digital Editor Andriana Simos and journalist Mary Sinanidis.
The parliamentary recognitions come amid a series of centenary celebrations for The Greek Herald, which was founded in November 1926 and remains one of the most significant Greek-language media organisations in the diaspora.
Over the past century, the newspaper has documented the social, political and cultural history of Greek Australians across generations, while continuing to evolve through digital journalism and multimedia platforms.
The Greek Herald recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary at NSW Parliament House, bringing together political leaders, diplomats, clergy, community organisations and readers to honour the publication’s enduring legacy within Australian multicultural life.
