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After last year's success, the Big Fat Greek Day 2 at Preston Market on Sunday promises great Greek fun with dancing, live music, roving entertainment, activities and, of course, good food once again. The organizers invite Greek families and friends...

Australian police arrested a woman for spraying capsicum spray towards diners at a popular Greek restaurant in the western city of Perth on Saturday. About 80 people were eating at Brika on Stirling Street when the bizarre incident happened around...

On Sunday during the rugby match of Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, fans were entertained by traditional Greek folk-dancing! The performance took place during a break between rounds, and members of the Manasis dance a group from...

Australians' interest in Greek wines has paved the way for the return of Wines of Greece in Australia! The event is set to take place from June 14-25 and is a celebration of Greek wine where leading wine makers and...

The much awaited Festival of Homer is about to kick off in Melbourne. This 3-day event is taking place from June 15-17 and directed by Humanities 21, with support from the Hellenic Museum. The festival will be a celebration of Ancient...

Most people run a mile at any mention of the evil eye, but one enterprising Greek emigre in Australia has taken the folklore tale and turned it into gold. Myrto Levidi left her home in the Athenian suburb of Glyfada...

A gripping sports documentary which follows four runners competing in a punishing 246-kilometre (152 mile) Greek road race will be screened next month in Melbourne. The Road to Sparta features the stories of those preparing for the race, which begins in...

An accused drug smuggler was found dead in his Sydney prison cell two days after being arrested for allegedly importing $20 million worth of cocaine from South America. Greek Australian Dimitrios Mavris was arrested at Sydney airport a week ago...

Xylouris White, the celebrated duo playing Cretan music of original and traditional composition, will be touring Australia in June. Georgios Xylouris on Cretan laouto and vocals and Jim White on drums will play the Utzon​ Room, Sydney Opera House, on...

Nick Politis, businessman and chairman of the Sydney Roosters rugby league side, is the wealthiest Greek Australian according to a list compiled by the Australian Financial Review. The Rich List, which includes Australia’s 200 wealthiest people, features a record 76...