The Greek Australian community is mourning veteran journalist Takis Efstratiadis, who has died aged 91.
Born in Port Said, Egypt, he migrated to Australia in 1954 and became a pioneering figure in diaspora media. He was the first Greek to join the Australian Journalists Association and worked across Greek and English-language publications, radio and sports reporting.
Efstratiadis played a key role at Nea Patrida – later merged with The Greek Herald – and was instrumental in supporting major cultural initiatives, including Hellenic Week, the precursor to today’s Antipodes Festival.
Recognised by both Australian and Greek institutions for his contribution to Hellenism, he dedicated more than six decades to community life, journalism and cultural advocacy.
His funeral will be held on Friday, February 13 at Holy Cross Church, Box Hill.
