The Victorian Government recently honored twenty eminent Aboriginal people. One of them was Merle Jackomos, who was honored for providing service to the Yorta Yorta nation with a strong sense of social justice. Merle Jackomos was the wife of the Greek hero of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, Alick Jackomos. The book ‘A man of all [...]
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Philhellene Bob Carr Declared Australia’s New Foreign Minister
On Friday, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard named former state premier Bob Carr foreign minister, as she asserted her authority following a leadership challenge. Bob Carr, known for his philhellenic attitude, will become the nation’s top diplomat after Kevin Rudd suddenly resigned last week in order to take on Gillard, and Senator Mark Arbib quit [...]
19th Anniversary Of Estia Greek Festival in Tasmania
The 2012 Estia Greek Festival celebrates its 19th anniversary from the 1st until the 17th of March, 2012. The festival is held under the auspices of the Greek community of Tasmania. The Premier, Lara Giddings, said events include an art exhibition, a taverna night and Greek banquet, a corporate golf day, and the colourful Estia [...]
$2 Million Investment In Antipodes Centre For Greek Culture, Heritage And Language in Melbourne
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Arts Minister Simon Crean and Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Senator Kate Lundy announced a $2 million investment in an Antipodes Centre for Greek Culture, Heritage and Language in Melbourne. The Prime Minister made the announcement during the Antipodes Lonsdale Street Glendi – Melbourne’s renowned Greek Festival. The new [...]
The ‘Rembetiko Story’ Presented At Oakleigh Music Festival
Written and co-ordinated by Dimosthenis Manasis, narrated in both Greek and English and presented live by the 11 piece Rembetiko Band, “The Rembetiko Story” aims to take its audience on a journey through the birth, development and glory of Greek urban blues music. From the early 1900’s until approximately 1950, the identity of Greece changed [...]
ABC News Report: “Call From Greek-Australian Community For Working Visas For Greeks”
There is a call from the Greek-Australian community for the Federal Government to introduce a special working visa for Greeks needing to escape the economic slump in their country, as ABC News reports. Chairman Harry Danalis says this year is particularly important for showing solidarity with the people suffering in Greece. Mr. Danalis says that with [...]
Diaspora Kytherians Celebrated Official Opening Of New Kythera House
After years of making property investments and an ill-fated attempt to run a licensed social club in Regent Street Chippendale, the Kytherian Association of Australia (as it is now known) has finally established a magnificent cultural resource centre, library and meeting room at its premises at 24 King Street, Rockdale. On February 17, 2012 the [...]
2012 Greek Festival of Sydney Promotes Safe and Responsible Boating
“Roads and Maritime Services will promote safe and responsible boating at this year’s Greek Festival of Sydney, which will take place at Darling Harbour on Sunday”, as ‘yachte.com’ reports. “Boating Safety Officers will be on hand at the festival to promote boating safety and the importance of lifejackets,” Acting General Manager of Maritime Operations, Trevor [...]
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05 / 17 Book to be Published on Macedonian Hellenes in Oceania
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05 / 17 Indigenous Find New Place to Camp But Still Boycott Paniyiri Festival
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05 / 17 Michael Spartels is 2012 ‘Kastellorizian of the Year’
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05 / 17 Greek Festival of Sydney Presents ‘Dance to the Rhythm’
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05 / 17 Singapore Airlines to Suspend Services to Abu Dhabi, Athens
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05 / 16 Aborigines Forced to Move Their Tents For Greek Paniyiri
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05 / 16 Greek-Australians Exempt from Pension Cuts
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05 / 16 Greek Studies in Australia Gains $450,000
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05 / 16 Greek Festival of Sydney Presents ‘Identity in the Sand’ Concert
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05 / 11 South Australia Greek Consulate Forced to Reduce Work Hours Due to Staff Shortage
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05 / 11 Book Released in Australia On the History of Greeks in Asia
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05 / 17 Book to be Published on Macedonian Hellenes in Oceania
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05 / 10 AHEA Organizes 2012 Hellenic Language Awards in Maroubra
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05 / 08 Melbourne Grammar School Opens Its Doors After Renovation
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05 / 10 Public Lecture on the History of Greek Cafés to be Held in Australia
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05 / 08 Boite-style Musical Performances By Greeks To Be Held In May
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05 / 08 Businessman Calls on Greek-Australian Community to Send Greece Medical Aid
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05 / 09 Greek Illustrator Draws the Titanic for National Geographic
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05 / 16 Aborigines Forced to Move Their Tents For Greek Paniyiri
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05 / 09 Australia Remembers Writer Nikos Kazantzakis
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