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The Importance of Learning the Greek Language
By Professor Anastasios Tamis* Greek has been classified as one of the twelve priority languages of wider use in Australia and is taught in all states and territories in a variety of systems and...
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Australian Prime Minister at the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be attending the opening of the Greek Lonsdale Street Festival on Saturday, February 27. The festival opening will also be attended by the leader of the...
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The New Board of Directors of the Greek Community of Melbourne
The new Board of Directors of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria was appointed on February 1, 2016 during a meeting of the Electoral Committee and the newly elected members. The...
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Historic Agreement Between NUGAS and Greek Community of Melbourne
Bill Papastergiadis says “Today marks a watershed moment for the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM). The agreement to allow members of NUGAS to become automatic members of the GCM is reflective of the...
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Greek and Greek-Australian Scientists to Patent First MS Treatment
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This disrupts the communication in certain parts...
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Apostolos Giannou Joins Australia’s Team For World Cup Qualifiers
Greek-born striker Apostolos Giannou has been added to Australia’s team for the World Cup qualifiers against Tajikistan on March 23 and Jordan on March 28. Ange Postecoglou, Socceroos‘ coach included...
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Premieres in Sydney: Watch Interviews
Nia Vardalos had a big fat family reunion at the world premiere of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 held on March 5 in Australia. The star and writer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 was joined by many of her...
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‘Speak Greek in March’ Campaign Celebrates Second Year
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott announced that the Andrews Labor government will provide $20,000 to the Speak Greek in March campaign, which aims to encourage Hellenophiles and speakers...
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Late Artist Vasilis Natsis Honored
The Greek Festival of Sydney honored late Greek-Australian artist Vasilis Natsis at the Opening Night of his retrospective exhibition at Kudos Gallery. Natsis’ wife Carol and daughters Danae and Lydia...
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Three Greeks Among South Australia’s Top 100 Important Women
“The Advertiser” newspaper published a list of 100 women who are going to play an important role in the future through their work and their contribution towards society. Among this list, three women...
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Yannis Ritsos: Political Poems and Dramatic Monologues
As part of the 34th Greek Festival of Sydney, Professor Vrasidas Karalis of the University of Sydney directed and adapted the works of Greek poet Yannis Ritsos for a dramatic...
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‘Byzantium and its Greek History’ Lecture Captures Audience
Professor Alanna Nobbs’ views on the Byzantium and its Greek history captured the audience at the Macquarie Room at the Parliament of NSW on the evening of Tuesday March 22. In relation to the 34th...
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Holy Church of ‘The Annunciation of Our Lady’ Celebrated March 25th With Glory
The Holy Church of “The Annunciation of Our Lady”, one of Melbourne’s oldest churches and the second Greek-Orthodox church that was founded in Australia, gloriously celebrated March 25th. The...
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Lecture by Costas Lapavitsas ‘The Restoration of Domination in Greece’
Melbourne’s Greek Orthodox Community is organizing a lecture titled “The Restoration of Domination in Greece” in mid-April, with Costas Lapavitsas, SYRIZA‘s former MP and Economics professor as the...
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Marinella and Takis Zacharatos Charm Greek-Australian Audience
The Greek-Australians of Melbourne and Sydney had the opportunity to enjoy the grand star of the Greek music scene, Marinella, along with the unique performer Takis Zacharatos. Marinella charmed the...
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Tsitsanis Tribute at the National Art School
More than 200 people filled the spectacular Cell Block Theatre at the National Art School in Sydney on Friday April 8 for the Vasilis Tsitsanis: Songs of the Peopleconcert presented as part of the 34th...
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Melbourne Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete
The Cretan Organization of Melbourne and Melbourne’s Cretan Association, along with the help of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand and the coordinating council for the memory of the...
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Greek Orthodox School Provides Company to Residents of Nursing Home
The number of Australians aged over 65, is expected to grow rapidly in the next few decades. The expected rapid growth in Australia‘s population and consequent growth in the residential aged care...
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Dimitris Basis Performs Gioconda’s Smile at City Recital Hall
On April 15, the 34th Greek Festival of Sydney concluded its 2016 program of events with a spectacular show at the magical City Recital Hall. More than 1000 people attended the concert of works by two...
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Greek Orthodox Church in Melbourne Suffers Fire Damage
A fire damaged the Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady in East Melbourne on Monday, a day after the Greek Orthodox Church faithful celebrated Easter. According to The Age, an MFB spokesman said...
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