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Tickets on sale for ‘100 Years Mimis Plessas’ tribute concert in Melbourne

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Tickets on sale for ‘100 Years Mimis Plessas’ tribute concert in Melbourne

Tickets are now on sale for 100 Years Mimis Plessas – A Living Tribute with Dimitris Basis, one of the most anticipated Greek cultural events of the year in Melbourne.

The concert pays tribute to the extraordinary legacy of Mimis Plessas, one of Greece’s most influential composers, whose work has shaped generations of modern Greek music and cultural identity.

Featuring acclaimed performer Dimitris Basis and conducted by internationally recognised maestro George Ellis, the production will deliver a grand orchestral interpretation of Plessas’ most iconic works, spanning film, theatre and popular music.

Dimitris Basis and George Ellis. Photo: The Greek Herald.

With a career spanning more than 100 film scores and over 70 theatrical productions, Plessas’ influence on Greek culture is unparalleled. His timeless songs, including Pios to xerei and Tha pio apopse to feggari, continue to resonate with audiences across generations.

More than a concert, the production represents a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to experience the scale and depth of Plessas’ work in a fully orchestrated setting, bringing together music that has defined Greek cultural identity for decades.

With strong interest expected following similar productions across Australia, tickets to the concert will be in high demand among the Greek community and broader audiences alike.

Alongside the concert, momentum is also building around the upcoming Melbourne screenings of the film Kapodistrias, which has already generated significant attention internationally.

Together, the upcoming events highlight the continued appetite for high-quality Greek cultural programming in Melbourne, spanning both music and film.

Event Details:
  • Event: 100 years Mimis Plessas – A Living Tribute with Dimitris Basis
  • Where: Elizabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
  • When: Sunday, 31 May 2026
  • Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
  • Tickets now on sale here

Aaron Zerefos locked in for BMW Bathurst 6 Hour return

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Aaron Zerefos locked in for BMW Bathurst 6 Hour return

Versatile racer Aaron Zerefos has confirmed his return to the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour, driving for DNA Autosport in the Milk Lab 105 BMW 135i alongside Rob Bryden.

The #105 BMW will compete in Class B1, for high-performance forced induction vehicles.

“It’s going to be a big weekend with 70 cars on the grid,” Zerefos said.

“We recently had a productive test – all I wanted to do was get a few laps, get a feel for the car, so I could adapt my driving style to get the most out of the Milk Lab 105 BMW.

“I know what my role is within the team and that’s to be a solid co-driver, fit in and adapt to the team, deliver in my stints and not make mistakes.”

Zerefos has been entrusted with qualifying duties on Saturday and is also expected to bring the car home during the race’s final stint.

“He is very methodical with his racing; he gets the job done with a limited amount of fuss,” a DNA Autosport team representative said.

“I think he will surprise a few people this year; he’s fit and he’s fast, I think his biggest thing is his work ethic, not just behind the wheel, but when he’s outside the car.”

The 2026 Bathurst 6 Hour will be broadcast live on SBS, Fox Sports and Kayo.

2026 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour Schedule

Friday, 3 April

  • 8:20am – Practice 1 (40 min)
  • 11:40am – Practice 2 (60 min)
  • 5:00pm – Practice 3 (60 min)
     
    Saturday, 4 April
  • 10:05am – Practice 4 (40 min)
  • 1:45pm – Qualifying 1 (20 min)
  • 2:15pm – Qualifying 2 (20 min)
     
    Sunday, 5 April
  • 7:55am – Warm-up (20 min)
  • 11:15am – Race (6 hours)

St George Basketball starts 2026 season with grit, unity, and impressive wins

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St George Basketball starts 2026 season with grit, unity, and impressive wins

St George Basketball has officially kicked off its 2026 representative season, promising an exciting year of competitive basketball across all levels. This year, the Men’s Waratah League has split into North and South divisions, and the Men’s White team is making waves with its strong Greek heritage presence both on and off the court.

Men’s White Team leading the charge

Head Coach George Aliferis and Manager Tony Trikillis have guided a talented roster that includes Loukas Triantis, sponsored by Bacino Bar; Christopher Trikillis, sponsored by Jas Transport; Ross Aliferis, sponsored by Valsamis & Associates; Nicholas Alexander; and Yianni Trikillis, sponsored by Kids Kapers.

Despite being in the third highest league of New South Wales basketball, the team has already shown that they have the skill, resilience, and team culture to compete at a high level.

A season of highs and determination

The season opened with a tough 74–47 loss to Hills Hornets in Round 1, offering lessons and motivation for the squad. St George bounced back in spectacular fashion the following weekend when they hosted the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Spiders, a team that has historically proven a challenging opponent.

With Christopher Trikillis and Ross Aliferis unavailable due to injury, the team demonstrated depth and determination. Trailing 35–31 at halftime, St George came out firing in the third quarter. Experience and leadership from Loukas Triantis and Yianni Trikillis allowed the team to control the tempo, make smart on-court decisions, and build momentum.

By the end of the third quarter, St George led 57–48, setting up a thrilling final quarter. Composed play and teamwork ultimately secured a 72–65 victory, marking a significant turnaround and a testament to the squad’s persistence.

Head Coach George Aliferis said, “I could not be prouder of the players. We have had a long pre-season and a horrible run of player sbeing injured. The players have all worked extremely hard. Every player made a difference, but the leadership and working partnership shown by Loukas Triantis and Yianni Trikillis was amazing.”

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Standout performances

Standout performances include Yianni Trikillis with 32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and Loukas Triantis with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 1 steal.

The game highlighted not only individual brilliance but the value of teamwork and leadership, particularly in high-pressure moments.

Strong results across the Association

The success was not limited to the Men’s White team. St George Basketball has celebrated victories across multiple grades:

  • Youth League Men Red: Defeated Parramatta Chargers 85–69
  • U14 Boys: Defeated Norths Bears 63–47
  • U16 Boys White: Defeated Hills Hornets 77–65
  • U18 Boys Red: Defeated Hawkesbury Jets 83–73
  • U18 Boys Grey: Narrowly defeated Parramatta Chargers 85–84
  • U18 Girls: Defeated Blacktown Storm 56–48

These results reflect the depth of talent and commitment throughout the association, highlighting St George Basketball’s dedication to developing strong, skilled, and united teams at every level.

Looking ahead

As the 2026 season continues, St George Basketball is building momentum, with players, coaches, and supporters rallying together to proudly represent the association. With skill, determination, and team spirit at the core, SGBA is aiming for another memorable year on the court.

Australian PM confirms further fuel excise cut as states pass on GST windfall

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Australian PM confirms further fuel excise cut as states pass on GST windfall

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a further reduction in fuel excise to 32 cents per litre, after states agreed to forgo additional GST revenue generated by rising fuel prices.

The change, formalised by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, is intended to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, particularly for motorists and industries reliant on fuel.

The decision comes amid sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which were expected to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in extra GST revenue to states. New South Wales alone was set to receive around $110 million.

Albanese said the government acted to ensure the additional revenue would instead be returned to Australians at the pump, while also urging the public to use fuel responsibly and consider alternatives such as public transport where possible.

Source: The Daily Telegraph

Brunswick City coach Nick Kyriopoulos handed 16-week ban after NPL clash

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Brunswick City coach Nick Kyriopoulos handed 16-week ban after NPL clash

In one of their biggest bans, Football Victoria have suspended Brunswick City coach Nick Kyriopoulos for 16 weeks following an altercation with a lineswoman.

Kyriopoulos was suspended after being sent off for confronting a lineswoman during Friday night’s 2-0 loss to Bulleen Lions. He received a red card for a R6 offence, using offensive, insulting, or abusive language and/or gestures.

Footage of the incident shows Kyriopoulos shouting “that’s your f–king problem, not mine,” at official Danielle Anderson shortly after City were denied a goal which would have levelled the match. It remains unclear what Anderson said to spark the response.

City players Peter Sprekos and Kobe Timms were both yellow carded before Kyriopoulos was sent off the field.

After Kyriopoulos’ outburst, the assistant referee can be heard shouting “get off the field right now” as well as “do not walk into my face like that.” Kyriopoulos responded, “you did that to me.”

Kyriopoulos addressed the red card in a post-match interview. “I don’t know why I received a red card, we weren’t given clear instructions or an explanation what happened,” he said.

“I’m assuming at some point this week we’ll have a conversation with the referees department or Football Victoria and they might explain it to us.

“We were a little bit confused, just like we were confused about the goal, the equaliser, we scored.

“We’ve got video they haven’t, so maybe they saw it differently, it looked clear to us it was a clear goal. That’s how it goes unfortunately.”

Kyriopoulos’ red card was the second of the match after Triantafilos Skapetis was earlier sent off for striking an opponent.

“He swung his arm to try and move away a couple of times and one connected with the player’s face, or close to the face, and he got the red card,” Kyriopoulos said post-match claiming “it probably looked worse in real time than it did on video.”

Source: Herald Sun

West Brom tracking Greek Australian Nectarios Triantis after strong MLS form

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West Brom tracking Greek Australian Nectarios Triantis after strong MLS form

Greek Australian midfielder Nectarios Triantis has reportedly attracted fresh interest from West Bromwich Albion following a series of impressive performances in Major League Soccer (MLS).

The Championship side, known as the “Baggies,” are currently battling to secure their status in England’s second tier but are already laying the groundwork for next season amid growing optimism they will avoid relegation.

According to reports from West Brom News, Triantis remains firmly on the club’s radar after previously being linked with a move during the January transfer window. While a deal did not materialise at the time, interest in the 22-year-old has not diminished.

Any potential transfer is expected to hinge on West Brom’s ability to remain in the Championship, with the club believed to be more likely to pursue the move if survival is secured.

Triantis, who has earned two senior caps for Greece’s national football team, continues to build his profile internationally and has also been included in Ivan Jovanović’s squad for the upcoming March fixtures.

The young midfielder’s rise has drawn increasing attention across Europe, with West Brom now among the clubs closely monitoring his progress.

Trump claims Iran’s military ‘decimated’ in White House address on Middle East conflict

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Trump claims Iran’s military ‘decimated’ in White House address on Middle East conflict

US President Donald Trump gave a national address at the White House about the current Middle East conflict and provided an update on Operation Epic Fury.

“Tonight, Iran’s navy is gone, their airforces in ruins, their leaders — most of them terrorist regimes they led — are now dead, their commanding control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being decimated as we speak,” he said.

“Their ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed and their weapons factories and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces.”

Trump said the US mission is nearing completion. “As I stated in my announcement of Operation Epic Fury, our objectives are very clear, we are systemically disabling the regime’s ability to threaten America or project power outside of their border,” he said.

He claims that Iran’s navy has been “absolutely destroyed” and that its airforce and missile programs have been hurt at “levels never seen before.”

Trump spoke about the reason for initially targeting Iran. He mentioned the possible nuclear weapons threat and also spoke about the regime’s proxies’ attacks on Americans in the region and its brutal crackdown on protesters inside Iran. He stated, “we don’t have to be there” and “we’re there to help our allies.”

Trump provided an update on Operation Epic Fury and said he would never “allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” He emphasised, “I will never let that happen and neither should any presidents.”

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed it has no evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb. Trump says his predecessors should have take more action against Iran developing nuclear weapons.

Trump proceeded to say that through both terms of his presidency, he has worked to combat Iran by killing Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, and then by terminating the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Trump called the JCPOA deal “disastrous,” arguing it would have let Iran build a “colossal arsenal” of nuclear bombs. The JCPOA’s authority suffered a major blow in 2018 when Trump withdrew the US from the agreement.

He also claimed former president Barack Obama gave Iran $US1.7 billion in “green, green cash” to buy the country’s loyalty.

Iran never received a direct payment from the US. According to the Center for Arms Control and Proliferation, the funds were Iran’s own foreign assets, previously frozen due to international sanctions.

“Under the JCPOA, these nuclear-related sanctions were waived after Iran verifiably completed its initial obligations,” the organisation noted.

Trump then thanked US allies in the Middle East, saying “they’ve been great,” and vowing “We will not let them get hurt or fail in any way, shape or form.”

Trump closed his address by comparing the current conflict to previous wars in the 20th and 21st century. He specifically noted the length of those wars contrasting with the current conflict which has lasted 32 days, noting that it’s due to the advanced military powers the US possess.

“Tonight, every American can look forward to a day when we are finally free from the wickedness of Iranian aggression and the spectre of nuclear blackmail,” he said.

Trump promised that when the war is over “the United States will be safer, stronger, more prosperous and greater than it has ever been before.”

NSW Government joins with Business Sydney to unlock power of social enterprise

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NSW Government joins with Business Sydney to unlock power of social enterprise

The Minns Labor Government has joined with Business Sydney to launch a new report highlighting the growing economic and social contribution of social enterprises and outlining how government and business procurement can help unlock their full potential.

Released today at Business Sydney’s Social Enterprise: Unlocking Life Changing Economic Power event, the report shows around one-third of Australia’s social enterprises are based in NSW, contributing almost $9 billion to the state economy in the year to June 2025, while creating jobs and training opportunities for people facing the greatest barriers to employment.

The launch comes as the Minns Labor Government is implementing a series of procurement reforms designed to drive local economic development and create more jobs for NSW workers and businesses, that will create new opportunities for social enterprises.

These reforms include establishing a Local Jobs First Commission to support local industries, and introducing an ‘If not, why not’ mandate requiring NSW Government agencies to engage with local NSW suppliers before going to tender for projects worth more than $7.5 million.

Social enterprises are businesses that trade with a social, cultural or environmental purpose. They operate across a wide range of industries, from construction, cleaning and hospitality to technology, logistics, training and design, combining commercial success with a commitment to people and the planet.

By engaging social enterprises through procurement policies, the NSW Government is supporting inclusive economic development that delivers financial value alongside measurable social and environmental impact for local communities.

This approach aligns with the NSW Performance and Wellbeing Framework, which recognises the importance of considering social, wellbeing and economic outcomes alongside the performance of government services.

Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos will today address social enterprise and business leaders at Business Sydney’s event to formally launch the report. The report includes a five-point plan to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the sector, alongside case studies demonstrating the impact of social enterprises across NSW.

“Social enterprises deliver genuine economic and social benefits for communities across NSW. By joining with Business Sydney to launch this report, we are highlighting the important role social
enterprises play in creating jobs, strengthening communities and driving inclusive economic growth,” Ms Houssos said.

“Many of these organisations are deeply connected to their local communities, reinvesting profits back into services, training and employment opportunities for people who need them most.

“The Minns Labor Government is using the weight of government procurement to drive better outcomes for NSW, which means more local jobs, stronger supply chains and more inclusive growth.”

Business Sydney Executive Director Paul Nicolaou welcomed the NSW Government’s leadership in recognising social enterprises as a valued and growing part of the state economy.

“The Government’s Local Jobs First Commission and its “if not, why not” mandate for government agencies to engage with NSW suppliers before going to tender for projects valued at more than $7.5 million could also benefit social enterprises,” Mr Nicolaou said.

“It is just as imperative that businesses give due consideration to engaging with social enterprises by making them part of their supply chain procurement policies.

“We would like to see businesses follow the government’s lead in recognising social enterprises as one of the most innovative and inspiring sectors of the business community.

“With 4,000 social enterprises in NSW contributing $9 billion to the state economy, our state is the leader in this growing sector.

“Social enterprises help vulnerable groups in the community to find work and career opportunities that might not otherwise exist, and we must do everything possible to help them prosper.”

The report highlights that social enterprises reinvest an average of 27 per cent of their revenue into social and environmental impact, with 43 per cent of jobs going to people facing the greatest barriers to employment. It also points to research showing how governments can achieve cost savings when investing in social enterprises through procurement.

The event provides an opportunity to recognise the significant contribution social enterprises make to the NSW economy and to encourage more businesses to include them in their own procurement policies.

To view the report, visit the Business Sydney website.

Nun Makrina of Panagia Gorgoepikoos monastery in Geelong passes away

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Nun Makrina of Panagia Gorgoepikoos monastery in Geelong passes away

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has announced the passing of Nun Makrina, a devoted monastic known for her humility, prayerful life and service to the faithful.

Born in Australia in 1941 as Gwendoline Valerie Eve, the late nun was raised in the Anglican faith before embracing Orthodoxy later in life. In 1988, following catechism by the Very Reverend Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, Fr Miltiadis Chryssavgis – then parish priest at the Church of Saint George in Rose Bay, Sydney – she was received into the Orthodox Church through the sacrament of Holy Chrism, taking the name Anna.

Her spiritual journey deepened in the years that followed. In 1992, she was tonsured a nun and given the name Makrina by His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis. She later received the Great Schema in 1998 from the same hierarch, marking the highest level of monastic commitment in the Orthodox tradition.

Nun Makrina was closely associated with the monastic community at the Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery in Geelong, Victoria where she became known for her quiet devotion and her care for both the Sisterhood and the many pilgrims who visited the monastery.

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia paid tribute to her life, describing her as “a humble and devout soul, dedicated to prayer and distinguished by her boundless love for the Sisterhood and for the pilgrims who visited her monastery in Geelong.”

“The gentleness of her countenance and the peace of her heart bore witness to the presence of Christ within her,” he said, adding: “May the Lord, through the intercessions of His Most Holy Mother – whom she so deeply loved and served – grant rest to her soul in the land of the living.”

The funeral service for Nun Makrina will be held on Holy Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at 11am at the Holy Monastery of the Precious Cross in Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales. Burial will follow at the monastery’s cemetery.

Sam Konstas among six omitted from Cricket Australia’s contract list

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Sam Konstas among six omitted from Cricket Australia’s contract list

Sam Konstas is one of six players who have been ommitted from Cricket Australia’s 2026–27 contracts list, marking a downturn after his eye-catching Test debut.

Despite the setback, Konstas still has a chance to represent Australia in the upcoming season if his form warrants selection. Australia’s men’s team is next in action in August in a home Test series against Bangladesh.

Chair of selectors George Bailey said the demanding schedule means opportunities will still arise for non-contracted players. “Given the upcoming schedule of series we know we will continue to need and utilise players outside of those contracted,” he said.

“This year, perhaps more than ever, it is essential we continue working closely with and collaborate with states to ensure players are developing and ready for international cricket when they get opportunities.”

Konstas has struggled to build on his early impact on an international level since he scored a half-century on his debut against India in the 2024 Boxing Day Test. Since then, he has accumulated just 103 runs across nine Test innings, leaving him with a Test average of 16.30.

At a domestic level, the 20-year-old recorded the fifth-highest run tally in the Sheffield Shield last season, though his average of 33 — including one century from 20 innings — was the lowest among the top five runscorers.

Konstas was also not selected at any stage during last summer’s Ashes.

Source: ABC News

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