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Hellenic Village land sold in record $119.5 million deal to Castle Group

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Hellenic Village land sold in record $119.5 million deal to Castle Group

One of the largest ever landholdings in Austral – the Hellenic Village – has sold for a record $119.5 million to leading residential developer in Western Sydney, Castle Group, paving the way for a major housing development. 

The mammoth landholding of 41.32 hectares at Lot 10 Gurner Avenue in one of Sydney’s most in demand suburbs was sold by Joe Sacco of Colliers and Frank Oliveri of Oliveri Capital on behalf of the Hellenic Village, as part of a highly competitive campaign. 

“This sale is a true testament to the strength of the local market, given the sheer scale of the offering. Austral continues to be transformed, and this transaction provides the incoming purchaser with the perfect opportunity to create an exceptional new community in the heart of one of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions,” Mr Sacco said. 

Mr Oliveri added, “Sites of this size are very rare in the current market and will help with the burgeoning demand for housing in the fast growing south-west Sydney region.”

Castle Group’s vision for the site is for a connected and sustainable master-planned community of 550 homes, where its residents will benefit from proximity to major infrastructure and jobs at the Western Sydney Airport and aerotropolis, while enjoying the natural bushland of Western Sydney Parklands at their doorstep.

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Hellenic Village land sold in record $119.5 million deal to Castle Group.

Head of Development of Castle Group, Stuart Allen said the development will help meet the growing demand for low and medium density housing in Western Sydney.

“Castle Group is investing heavily in South West Sydney and with this acquisition, we’ve grown our footprint in the area to seven projects totalling more than a thousand homes,” Mr Allen said.

“We’re a Western Sydney company, we’re part of the community that we work in, and we’re excited for this opportunity to positively shape Austral’s future.”

Hellenic Village President, George Mpliokas, said, “This sale brings Hellenic Village a step closer to realising our vision, of a united Greek Australian charitable organisation that serves our community into the future.”

“On behalf of the Board and all our member organisations, I wish Castle Group the very best with their project, and I thank Frank, Joe and the team at Colliers for their excellent work,” he added.

Hellenic Village is made up of 21 Greek community associations throughout Sydney, representing a number of ancestral groups and cultural organisations.

Austral is experiencing a surge in development, driven by its proximity to the future Western Sydney International Airport (due to open in 2026) and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.  

Austral has also been earmarked for significant residential and commercial development, supported by local and state government initiatives. The suburb benefits from ongoing upgrades to road networks, including Bringelly Road and The Northern Road, which improve access to major motorways like the M7 and M5.

Heartbreaking Australia Cup elimination on penalties for Sydney Olympic FC

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Heartbreaking Australia Cup elimination on penalties for Sydney Olympic FC

Sydney Olympic fought to the very end but was eliminated by Sydney United on penalties in the 6th qualifying round of the Australia Cup, after conceding a dramatic equaliser in the second minute of stoppage time during extra time.

The match ended 3-3, with Sydney Olympic ultimately losing 10-9 in the penalty shootout.

On Wednesday night, at the Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney Olympic found themselves trailing 2-0 in the first half after conceding two goals in the space of a minute (22nd and 23rd minutes).

From that point on, they launched a spirited comeback. Parkhouse scored in the 36th minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1, and Clark equalised in the 72nd minute, sending the match into extra time.

In the 115th minute, Dehmie gave Olympic a 3-2 lead, but the referee added an inexplicably long period of stoppage time, and in the 120+2nd minute, Sydney United equalised at 3-3, pushing the game to penalties.

The shootout saw each team take 11 penalties, with Sydney United scoring 10 times and Sydney Olympic converting 9.

The two teams will meet again on Saturday, this time for Round 14 of the NSW National Premier League, with kickoff scheduled for 5 pm at Jubilee Stadium.

Archbishop Makarios welcomes Australian pilgrims to Athens

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Archbishop Makarios welcomes Australian pilgrims to Athens

On May 6, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia welcomed Their Graces Bishop Elpidios of Perth, Bishop Silouan of Adelaide, and Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne to Athens, Greece.

They were joined by laypeople from Australia who are taking part in a 14-day pilgrimage organised by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA), with stops in Athens, Constantinople, and Tbilisi, Georgia.

The group visited the Acropolis Museum in Athens where they were greeted by Head of Events at the Museum, Sofia Stavropoulou on behalf of Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, and received a guided tour by archaeologist Katerina Diamantidou.

Archbishop Makarios praised the museum’s architecture and exhibits, stating, “We are proud, because everything that is here is ours and is not stolen,” highlighting the importance of preserving Greece’s cultural heritage.

Australian pilgrims join celebrations at St Irene monastery on Crete

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Australian pilgrims join celebrations at St Irene monastery on Crete

The annual feast day of the Great Martyr Irene the Wonderworker was celebrated on May 4–5 at the Holy Monastery of St Irene in Rethymno, Crete.

The celebration included a Vespers service led by His Grace Bishop Evmenios of Chora from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA), who was visiting Crete for the first time, accompanied by a group of Australian pilgrims.

His Eminence Metropolitan Prodromos of Rethymno and Avlopotamos warmly welcomed the Bishop, highlighting the strong ties between Crete and the Church in Australia.

Some of the Australian pilgrims.

Bishop Evmenios shared heartfelt reflections on his ministry in Australia and the enduring bonds with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Greece.

A joint Divine Liturgy followed on May 5, with hundreds of worshippers from across Crete, the US, and Australia in attendance.

Civic and religious dignitaries also took part in the festivities, which concluded with a memorial service for the the late Metropolitan Theodoros and traditional monastic hospitality.

European Parliament rejects resumption of Turkey’s EU accession talks

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European Parliament rejects resumption of Turkey’s EU accession talks

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday, May 7, to maintain its position against restarting EU accession talks with Turkey, citing ongoing democratic backsliding under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

While recognising Turkey’s strategic importance and the pro-European aspirations of many of its citizens, MEPs adopted a report rejecting renewed negotiations, with 367 votes in favour, 74 against, and 188 abstentions.

Lawmakers also criticised Turkey’s continued violations of Greek and Cypriot sovereignty and called for renewed commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue.

Spanish MEP Nacho Sanchez Amor stated: “EU membership is about democracy… the more they advance a fully authoritarian model… the further they drift from EU membership.”

Source: Ekathimerini.

Greece and Egypt sign strategic partnership amid regional tensions

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Greece and Egypt sign strategic partnership amid regional tensions

Greece and Egypt signed a “strategic partnership” agreement on Wednesday to strengthen political coordination and regional stability, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Gaza.

“Our bilateral cooperation is based on political, economic, and cultural ties… defined by our strong commitment to the values of peace and the full respect of international law,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in a joint statement following the inaugural meeting of the Supreme Cooperation Council.

Both leaders stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid, with Mitsotakis backing an Arab-led reconstruction plan.

Migration was also a key focus, as rising arrivals in Greece from Egypt and Afghanistan follow growing economic hardship in Egypt, which the EU has responded to with a €7.4 billion aid package and strengthened ties.

Source: Ekathimerini.

Black smoke rises as first vote fails to elect new pope in Vatican conclave

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Black smoke rises as first vote fails to elect new pope in Vatican conclave

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney in Vatican City, signalling that the first round of voting by Catholic cardinals failed to produce a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday at age 88.

More than 100,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the moment, though confusion arose as some mistook the dark smoke for the election of a new pontiff.

Photo: AP Photo / Bernat Armangue.

The 133 voting cardinals, including Australia’s youngest Cardinal Mykola Bychok, are now sequestered inside the Vatican, voting in secrecy until a two-thirds majority is reached.

With four ballots and two smoke signals scheduled daily, Vatican watchers anticipate several rounds before consensus is reached—mirroring past conclaves, including those that elected John Paul II and Benedict XVI after multiple days of voting.

Source: The Australian.

Portraits of Costa Georgiadis and Sue Chrysanthou among 2025 Archibald Prize finalists

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Portraits of Costa Georgiadis and Sue Chrysanthou among 2025 Archibald Prize finalists

Two prominent Greek Australians — television presenter Costa Georgiadis and barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC — have been immortalised among the finalists for this year’s Archibald Prize, Australia’s most prestigious portraiture award.

Georgiadis, the exuberant host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, features in The Green Man by Sydney-based artist Evan Shipard. The work, which marks Shipard’s first time as an Archibald finalist, offers a more contemplative portrait of Georgiadis than viewers may be used to seeing on screen.

“Costa is a warm, inquisitive individual, who is passionate about his causes and very interested in the painting process,” Shipard said.

“He is an animated character on screen, but I aimed to capture a quieter, more pensive moment that hopefully offers a fresh insight into this popular man.”

The portrait was created during a live sitting at the Bowral & District Art Society in the Southern Highlands. Shipard later added a personal touch in his studio, surrounding Georgiadis with figs and a floral arrangement — a nod to his Greek heritage and his flamboyant appearance at the recent Logies.

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‘Portrait of Sue Chrysanthou’ by Peter Wegner. Oil on panel. 59 x 48.9 cm.

Chrysanthou, a Sydney-based defamation barrister renowned for her tenacity in the courtroom, is the subject of Portrait of Sue Chrysanthou by Peter Wegner, who won the Archibald in 2021.

Wegner was struck by Chrysanthou’s commanding presence during a livestreamed court case and was moved to paint her.

“I was impressed by her energy and the complex ritual of her questioning,” he said.

Far from a typical glamour portrait, Wegner embraced Chrysanthou’s rejection of social conventions.

“I also warmed to the fact that she doesn’t wear make-up, never combs her hair, never wears jewellery (except for a bracelet given to her by her four children) and is not on social media. In a world dominated by social expectations, I found these qualities refreshing,” he said.

“The painting reflects a professional moment, but I hope that Sue’s sideways glance takes the portrait beyond a senior counsel. In that time capsule, there is also a parent, pet owner, beekeeper, wildlife carer and alleged amateur breakdancer, with a huge enthusiasm for life.”

Both portraits are among the 57 finalists selected from more than 900 entries in this year’s Archibald Prize, which opens at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on May 10.

Commemoration events to be held in NSW to honour victims of the Greek Genocide

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Commemoration events to be held in NSW to honour victims of the Greek Genocide

The Hellenic Pontian Genocide Commemorative Committee NSW – a joint effort of Pontoxeniteas NSW, Panagia Soumela Sydney and Diogenes Wollongong – is inviting the community to attend two special events this month commemorating the Greek Genocide.

On Sunday, May 18, at 9.30 am, a Divine Liturgy and Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos at 242 Cleveland St, Redfern, Sydney.

On Monday, May 19, at 7pm (doors open 6.30 pm), the Greek Genocide will be commemorated at NSW Parliament House.

The event will include the international book launch of Genocide to Regeneration: The Treloar Story, co-authored by Professor David W.G. Treloar and Dr Panayiotis Diamadis. The book focuses on the story of Colonel George Devine Treloar.

Colonel Treloar was the League of Nations’ Commissioner for Refugees in north-eastern Greece between 1922 and 1924, documenting with his camera the arrival of the Genocide survivors and their struggle to rebuild lives, families and communities.

The Committee’s aim is to raise awareness of the Genocides that were conducted by the Ottoman and Kemalist Turkish states in Pontos – the Black Sea coastal region of Anatolia (modern Turkey) – as well as the neighbouring regions of Thrace and Asia Minor between 1914 and 1924.

The commemorative events will also pay tribute to the Armenian and Assyrian peoples who endured the atrocities of the Genocide.

All are welcome to attend these events. For more information or to book your spot, click here or send an email to hcc.nsw1@gmail.com.

Pallaconian Association of Canberra to celebrate 25 years with big night of music

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Pallaconian Association of Canberra to celebrate 25 years with big night of music

The Pallaconian Association of Canberra & Districts is inviting the community to a night of music, culture, and celebration at ΧΟΡΟΣ 2025 – Taste of Laconia, marking the Association’s 25th anniversary.

Join the festivities on Saturday, 24 May 2025 from 6pm in the Olympus Room at the Hellenic Club of Canberra in Woden.

Guests will enjoy a lively evening honouring Laconian heritage and hospitality — complete with a sit-down dinner and live Greek music performed by a 5-piece band from Sydney.

Tickets are $60 for adults and $25 for kids (12 and under) and are available now via this link.

Don’t miss this special milestone event — celebrate a quarter-century of community, tradition, and unforgettable Greek entertainment!

Event Details:

  • What: ΧΟΡΟΣ 2025 – Taste of Laconia
  • When: Saturday, 24 May 2025 from 6pm
  • Where: Olympus Room at the Hellenic Club of Canberra in Woden
  • Tickets: $60 for adults and $25 for kids (12 and under). Purchase here
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