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Honouring a community titan: Con Goulas, pillar of Footscray’s Greek community, passes away at 91

Con Goulas, a towering figure and steadfast pillar of Footscray’s Greek community, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a profound legacy of leadership, service, and cultural pride. His name became synonymous with Conway’s Fishing Trading, a business he…

20 February, 2026

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Dating Apps aren’t designed for love they’re built for engagement

Dating apps like to present themselves as modern matchmakers, promising connection, romance and even lifelong partnership. But beneath the polished marketing lies a different reality: these platforms are not optimised for love. They are optimised for attention, activity and profit. At their…

19 February, 2026

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Beyond the language: Greek dance uniting a new generation of the diaspora

The Hellenic Dancers of Hobart are preparing to return to Melbourne for the Antipodes Festival, where they will take to the stage for the second consecutive year at the end of February. As Tasmania’s only Greek dance group, the ensemble brings together…

19 February, 2026

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Oakleigh Grammar inducts its 2026 student leaders

Oakleigh Grammar has proudly inducted its 2026 School leaders from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools. The ceremony brought together students, staff, families, and members of the Board ofManagement to celebrate the spirit of servant leadership and the important role student leadersplay…

19 February, 2026

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The world’s first inaugural UNESCO World Greek Language Day celebration in Melbourne

A Wonderful Success! On 12 November 2025, the General Assembly of UNESCO convened in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and unanimously ratified a proposal by its Executive Committee to establish an annual World Language Day honouring the Greek language. This historic decision marked the first…

13 February, 2026

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How a young Indian Australian girl fell in love with the Greek language

At just eight years old, Viha Dammanapeta confidently orders food in Greek, greets shopkeepers in Oakleigh with ease and reads Greek signs aloud — a remarkable feat given she does not come from a Greek-speaking household. Viha’s parents, Sneha and her family,…

13 February, 2026

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Antipodes Festival 2026: Lonsdale street set to pulse with hellenic spirit for 38th year

Melbourne’s Greek Precinct is preparing to come alive once again. Antipodes Festival 2026: Lonsdale street set to pulse with Hellenic spirit for 38th year with the full performance schedule for Antipodes Festival 2026 now confirmed ahead of its return to Lonsdale Street…

13 February, 2026

Beyond Reality TV- Vikki and Helena Moursellas

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Life after reality TV for the Moursellas twins

Greek-Australian identical twins Vikki Moursellas and Helena Moursellas rose to national prominence after finishing as finalists on My Kitchen Rules in 2014. Now 37, the sisters say their extraordinary closeness has shaped both their professional achievements and their personal journeys. Known for…

6 February, 2026

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Oakleigh Grammar whole school blessing

The Oakleigh Grammar community gathered with joy and reverence to mark the beginning of the new academic year with its annual Whole School Blessing. The service was led by His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne, supported by School Chaplain Fr Stavros Kakavas,…

5 February, 2026

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104 years of memory, migration and meaning: The life of Giorgos Lygouris

Giorgos Lygouris recently reached the remarkable age of 104, marking more than a century of life shaped by hardship, migration, family, and an unbreakable connection between Greece and Australia. His milestone birthday was celebrated surrounded by loved ones, reflecting a life rich…

5 February, 2026

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Melbourne Greek youth represented at global Athens diaspora symposium

The 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium has concluded its proceedings in Athens, bringing together young members of the Greek diaspora from 31 countries spanning five continents. Melbourne Greek youth represented at global Athens diaspora symposium in a landmark gathering that further consolidates…

30 January, 2026

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Hellenic and Cypriot Organisations unite to create history at first combined International Women’s Day Celebration

… and Official State Launch of the Pan-Hellenic Women’s Federation of Australia Inc. The Pan-Hellenic Women’s Federation of Australia, in collaboration with 17 Hellenic and Cypriot organisations, will proudly host its first combined International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration on Sunday, 8 March…

30 January, 2026

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Pharos 2026: Shaping a global vision for the future of the Greek language

The Pharos Alliance is stronger, more visible and more determined than ever in its push for the Greek language. Through years of steady advocacy, community engagement and policy work, Pharos has emerged as an influential advocacy organisation which aims to shape the…

29 January, 2026

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Honouring a community titan: Con Goulas, pillar of Footscray’s Greek community, passes away at 91

Dating Apps aren’t designed for love they’re built for engagement

Beyond the language: Greek dance uniting a new generation of the diaspora

Oakleigh Grammar inducts its 2026 student leaders

The world’s first inaugural UNESCO World Greek Language Day celebration in Melbourne

How a young Indian Australian girl fell in love with the Greek language

Antipodes Festival 2026: Lonsdale street set to pulse with hellenic spirit for 38th year

Life after reality TV for the Moursellas twins

Oakleigh Grammar whole school blessing

104 years of memory, migration and meaning: The life of Giorgos Lygouris

Melbourne Greek youth represented at global Athens diaspora symposium

Hellenic and Cypriot Organisations unite to create history at first combined International Women’s Day Celebration

Pharos 2026: Shaping a global vision for the future of the Greek language

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