In a letter to the Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, the Chairman of the Greek Community of Melbourne, pointed out that for many decades now ERT has been a bridge for Greeks living abroad with their motherland and has contributed to the promotion of Greek culture, language and Greek traditions around the world. Intense reactions have [...]
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NSW Greek Orthodox Community Supports ERT
The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales denounces the Greek Government’s act of shutting down the Greek Public broadcaster ERT, which employed more than 2,500 employees. As stated in its announcement, “The unacceptable and provocative government’s decision to shut down State broadcaster ERT will affect the Hellenism of Australia. The right for entertainment and [...]
Greek-Australians Honored for Queen’s Birthday
Seven Greek-Australians were honored by the Australian state on June 10, in the framework of distinctions that are awarded to citizens on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. A total of 582 individuals were awarded for their contribution to the community, while 199 distinctions were awarded to employees in security bodies and the Armed Forces. [...]
The Oldest Greek-Australian Passed Away
On June 3, the oldest Greek-Australian woman, Katerina Kilikidis, died at the age of 110 in Melbourne. She lived the Asia Minor Catastrophe in 1922 and survived the difficult overland journey from Turkey to Greece. With her parents, she went through poverty and misery of the uprooting and set up their house in Vorenos, a [...]
Aussies Mark Battle of Crete’s 72 Anniversary
The events for the 72nd Anniversary of the Battle of Crete are culminating in Melbourne with big crowds. The Deputy Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, Vice Admiral Alexandros Theodosiou participated in the events representing the Greek armed forces. Theodosiou who visited Australia with his wife, is accompanied by the Commander Georgios Pelekanos. [...]
The Richest Greeks of Australia
Seven Greek-Australians are among the 200 richest people in Australia, according to the list published by the financial magazine BRW. The richest Greek in Australia is Kostas Makris, the former owner of the Greek football club Panachaiki, with 900 million dollars. Over the previous years, Makris was the only Greek-Australian billionaire. Makris and his son [...]
Society of Friends of Greek Culture Founded in Perth
Last November, professor and linguist Georgios Babiniotis, during his visit to Australia proposed the founding and the operation of centers that will aim at the promotion and dissemination of the Greek culture in Australia. The Society of Friends of Greek Culture, which will be comprised of eminent personalities of the Australian society and the Diaspora, [...]
Paniyiri 2013 Packs In The Crowds
The 2013 Paniyiri at Brisbane’s Musgrave Park was held successfully this weekend, as tens of thousands of people went to enjoy the sunny weather, the food, wine and dance. Even when the sun started to fall, there was still a considerable crowd in Musgrave Park in front of the Greek Club at South Brisbane. Much [...]
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06 / 06 Greek Students Win Premier`s VCA Awards
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06 / 09 Melbourne Victory Keen to Sign Greek Captain
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