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George Calombaris: The fall, the fight, and the comeback

Renowned chef and former MasterChef Australia judge George Kalombaris has spoken with brutal honesty about the collapse of his business empire and his struggle with alcoholism. In an interview on the Greek-themed podcast Ouzo Talk, the Greek-Australian chef revealed he lost over…

17 July, 2025

COMMUNITY

Greek Community of Melbourne moves forward with renewed vision and leadership

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) officially appointed its new Board of Management on Monday night, following the results of the organisation’s election held on June 29. The meeting was chaired by Kostas Tsoubakos, Chair of the Electoral Committee, and attended by members…

17 July, 2025

Australia’s Cypriot Communities Mark 51 Years Since Turkish Invasion

COMMUNITY·CYPRUS

Cypriots across Australia stand united: 51 years of occupation, 51 years of resistance

This July, Greek and Cypriot communities across Australia will solemnly commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus — a brutal military operation that began on 20 July 1974, shattering the peace of the island and leaving behind a legacy…

17 July, 2025

HEALTH

Don’t try to be someone else: It’s OK to be yourself

— Lynyrd Skynyrd Three songs, two psychologists, and a philosopher whisper to you: You don’t need to become someone else. You just need to remember who you already are. The Inner Question: Am I enough just as I am? In a world…

11 July, 2025

COMMUNITY

Philological memorial ceremony honouring Peter Jasonides

The Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies (AIMS) will hold a special philological memorial ceremony honouring Peter Jasonides on Friday, 11 July 2025, at 6.30pm at the Lyceum Theatre, Alphington Grammar, in honour of its founding Secretary, the late Peter Jasonides. Marking one…

11 July, 2025

GREECE·HEALTH

DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal

It seemed as though Greece had stepped into a remake of Gattaca—a world where every child’s future is predetermined by genetic analysis, infused with a hint of Orphan Black in the veil of secrecy surrounding it. DNA for Sale? The untold story…

11 July, 2025

WORLD

How Putin rebuilt Russia into a global power

Many wonder how the Russian economy manages to stay afloat under numerous sanctions, maintain low debt levels, and even outperform the West in certain production sectors. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moscow—a once-great power—was reduced to a state of disarray.…

11 July, 2025

ENTERTAINMENT

Eurovision finalist Klavdia to join Argiros on Australian Tour

Greek music fans across Australia are in for an unforgettable experience this October as Konstantinos Argiros and Klavdia team up for a multi-city tour. Performing in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, the tour promises to bring together two of Greece’s brightest stars in…

11 July, 2025

COMMUNITY·WORLD

Orthodox mission in Fiji, faith beneath the southern cross

Before the sun lifts its golden veil over Vanua Levu, as the matangi—a soft morning breeze—stirs the banana trees and cassava leaves, a single flame flickers before an icon of Christ. In the stillness of early dawn, a rooster crows. Coconut smoke…

10 July, 2025

COMMUNITY·SPORTS

From Melbourne to Mythos: Postecoglou honoured in Greece for european glory

Angelos “Ange” Postecoglou, one of the most celebrated figures in international football, was honoured on Tuesday evening at the Stoiximan Super League 2025–26 season draw for his groundbreaking achievement as the first coach of Greek-Australian heritage to win a European trophy. Held…

10 July, 2025

CYPRUS·WORLD

Secret negotiations between Turkey and Syria over maritime zones

A letter signed by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has, for the first time, confirmed that secret negotiations are underway to define maritime boundaries between Turkey and Syria, in anticipation of the post-Assad era. Secret negotiations between Turkey and Syria over maritime…

4 July, 2025

COMMUNITY

The price Cyprus paid in the National Revolution against Ottoman rule

The 9th of July 1821 marks a turning point and beacon of resistance for Cypriot Hellenism against the Ottoman Empire. At a time when the fighters of 1821 were struggling on Greek soil to throw off the Ottoman yoke, the Greeks of…

4 July, 2025

George Calombaris: The fall, the fight, and the comeback

Greek Community of Melbourne moves forward with renewed vision and leadership

Cypriots across Australia stand united: 51 years of occupation, 51 years of resistance

Don’t try to be someone else: It’s OK to be yourself

Philological memorial ceremony honouring Peter Jasonides

DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal

How Putin rebuilt Russia into a global power

Eurovision finalist Klavdia to join Argiros on Australian Tour

Orthodox mission in Fiji, faith beneath the southern cross

From Melbourne to Mythos: Postecoglou honoured in Greece for european glory

Secret negotiations between Turkey and Syria over maritime zones

The price Cyprus paid in the National Revolution against Ottoman rule

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