Spiros Alatsas is appointed for 4 years by the Ministry of Affair and Citizenship as the new deputy chair of Victorian Multicultural Commission. The Minister himself announced Alatsas appointment. S. Alatsas’s personal and profesional background made him the perfect candidate for this position. He used to work at Greek radio, Ta Nea newspaper and TV Hel.
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Two-day event in central Athens for Greeks interested to move to Australia
Australia decided to allow free entrance to the Greeks who plan to migrate due to the economic crisis but under numerous and strict conditions. After a preamble of the Greek community in Melbourne which recognizes the needs and perspectives which are created and tries to help those who want to go to Australia, the Ministry for Immigration [...]
Shipbuilding Exhibition in Melbourne
The Hellenic Foundation of Culture in cooperation with the Hellenic Museum “Nafsika Stamouli” presents for the first time an Exhibition of micro shipbuilding in Melbourne which includes copies of Greek ships that present important moments of the history of shipping. The artworks of micro shipbuilding are accompanied by copies of Ancient Greek objects representing marine [...]
”The Palace” by Antonis Maras Possible Oscar Contender
Greek director Antonis Maras will hopefully score an Oscar nomination for his short film “The Palace”, inspired by real events of 1974, has already won three awards in Australia. “The Palace” won this year’s prize for best short film at Sydney Film Festival, the award for best short film at the Australian International Film Festival in Melbourne and the Audience Award at the Adelaide Film Festival. The film, inspired by real events, is about a Cypriot family who tries to escape [...]
Northern Territory’s Government Gives $200,000 to Oceania’s Pan-Hellenic Games
The local government of the Northern Territory will boost the organisation of the Oceania’s Pan-hellenic Games, with the impressive sum of $ 200,000. The Pan-hellenic Games will be held this year in Darwin with the participation of over 400 athletes from across Australia and New Zealand. As stated by the Coordinator of the Council of Hellenes [...]
Oakleigh Orthodox College’s Annual Ball to be Held on September 3
The Parents and Friends’ Association of Oakleigh Greek Orthodox College will be hosting their annual college ball on Saturday 3rd. The aim of the association is to raise money to help grow the college’s resources. The association has generally raised much necessary funds for the college. In 2009, the association collected over $23,000, enabling the college [...]
Glykeria Touring Australia
The amazing Greek singer Glykeria is due to give three performances for audiences in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Glykeria has had a career of 30 years and has collaborated with many significant singers, among them George Dalaras. Glykeria was born in Serres and started her career in Athens in 1974. Her big success began with [...]
Three Greek Businesses Nominated for Rockdale City 2011 Business Excellence Awards
Three Greek businesses have been nominated for the Rockdale City 2011 Business Excellence Awards, recognising the vision and work of businesses in the City of Rockdale. The businesses nominated include ”Euro Bar” and ”Bay Vista” both in Brighton Le Sands, as well as ”Parea Greek Tavern” in Sans Souci, which is one of the new businesses operating [...]
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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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