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Former Labor Minister and multicultural advocate Nick Bolkus dies on Christmas Day

Nick Bolkus, a key architect of modern multicultural Australia and the nation’s first Greek Australian cabinet minister, has died aged 75.

26 / 12 / 2025

Australia

Archbishop Makarios reflects on faith, technology and true joy in Christmas message

25 / 12 / 2025

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia has issued his Christmas message to the faithful of the Orthodox Church in Australia.

Opinion

Greece’s new framework for orphaned estates: A challenge for diaspora Greeks

25 / 12 / 2025

Greece is entering a historic phase of reform in inheritance law, the most extensive overhaul in nearly 80 years.

Books

‘An Aegean Odyssey’ review: Kathryn Gauci transports the soul with debut memoir

25 / 12 / 2025

Destinations: Chios, Lesvos, Rhodes, Karpathos, and Crete. Discoveries – endless, and “embedded” in her “psyche”.

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The Greek Herald’s Publisher Dimitra Skalkos meets with Archbishop Makarios

On Monday, December 22, Archbishop Makarios of Australia received the Publisher of the newspaper The Greek Herald, Ms Dimitra Skalkos.

23 / 12 / 2025

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Greece

Greeks rank among the world’s most generous, global study finds

25 / 12 / 2025

Greece has been named one of the most generous nations worldwide, according to a new international research.

Greece

First footage from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ appears online

24 / 12 / 2025

The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s large-scale film adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey has been released online.

Greece

Rare seals retreat to caves to escape tourists in Greece

24 / 12 / 2025

With fewer than 1,000 monk seals worldwide, the species is listed as vulnerable, downgraded from endangered in 2023.

Community

How Scarlett Athanasia found herself in the olive groves of Laconia

24 / 12 / 2025

Each autumn in Laconia, when the long summer finally breaks with the first hard rain, something ancient stirs.

Associations

‘Feels like home’: A daughter’s gratitude for care at the Greek Community Home for the Aged

24 / 12 / 2025

For many families, the decision to transition a parent into aged care is among the most emotionally difficult they will ever face.

Community

Alternative Christmas celebrations of two expats in Greece

23 / 12 / 2025

A reflective look at how Christmas in Greece is becoming increasingly commercialised, told through the quieter celebrations of two expats.

Lifestyle

Greek Recipes

SoulChef Sundays: Festive cake trio

20 / 12 / 2025

SoulChef Georgia brings three Christmas cakes that blend Greek soul, festive warmth, and her signature global flair.

Health

Mediterranean diet conference considers future of humanity

12 / 12 / 2025

A Mediterranean diet conference drew globally acclaimed researchers to Kalamata, Greece October 13-14.

Health

Sevanah and Georgia Pantelis call out ‘inequitable’ cost of vital diabetes devices

12 / 12 / 2025

Years after her younger sister Georgia was diagnosed with type-one diabetes, Sevanah Pantelis began experiencing similar symptoms.

GOCNSW President Harry Danalis and Secretary Nia Karteris withdraw from elections

In a significant development ahead of the GOCNSW elections, current President Harry Danalis and Secretary Nia Karteris have withdrawn.

19 / 11 / 2025

Associations

Court clears way for sale of Cyprus Community of NSW’s Stanmore property

Supreme Court of NSW has ruled that the administrators of the Cyprus Community of NSW can sell its Stanmore property without a members vote.

22 / 08 / 2025

Australia

Questions remain over distribution of proceeds after Hellenic Village’s record land sale

The Hellenic Village has re-elected its Board and welcomed a new member ahead of confirming a $119.5 million land sale.

09 / 05 / 2025

Thanasi Kokkinakis awarded Adelaide International wildcard

23 / 12 / 2025

Thanasi Kokkinakis is ready to entertain crowds at The Drive next month after being awarded a wildcard into the Adelaide International 2026.

Culture

From Capitol Theatre to classrooms: Melbourne’s race for World Greek Language Day

22 / 12 / 2025

The vision is simple and overdue: a celebration honouring the global legacy of the Greek language, now officially recognised by UNESCO.

Australia

Ange Postecoglou pays special visit to South Melbourne FC

22 / 12 / 2025

During his recent trip to Australia, Ange Postecoglou visited his hometown club, South Melbourne Hellas, this week.

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