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The Hellenic Writers’ Association of Australia (S.E.L.S.A.) has revealed the winners of its 2025 Student Literary Competition, Student writers awarded in Hellenic Literary Competition 2025, celebrating exceptional creative writing by Greek language students from across Melbourne. This annual contest aims to inspire…

Oakleigh came alive over the weekend as more than 40,000 people flocked to Warrawee Park for the 10th anniversary Oakleigh Glendi Festival — the largest celebration of Greek food, music, and community spirit in the event’s history. Since its humble beginnings a…

Exactly eighty-five years ago, the pen of history wrote in indelible letters, the word “NO.” A small word, yet so powerful that it echoed far beyond the borders of Greece and transcended the moment in which it was spoken. The historic “NO”…

On the 85th anniversary of Oxi Day, Australians once again share in the pride of a nation and a people who showed that victory is ultimately won by those who stand for freedom and peace. We remember the defiant όχι! (no) in…

The Hellenic Museum’s inaugural Golden Fleece Competition concluded this month, with the announcement of the winners at a ceremony held at the Museum. Meet the winners of the Hellenic Museum’s inaugural Golden Fleece Competition. Bridget Headlam, coordinator of the children’s art competition,…

The 30th Greek Film Festival, presented by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), officially opened Tuesday 14 October, at the historic Astor Theatre, marking a milestone celebration of three decades of Greek cinema in Australia. The sold-out Opening Night Gala featured the…

In 2024, through your support our dream became a reality, when Australia’s Largest Greek Dance School completed its most successful project to date:  The completely self-funded DESTINATION PATRIDA, 2024 Greece Tour, which was officially endorsed under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign…

Melbourne was swept up in the passion of rebetiko this month as the Zeibekiko Festival entered its third year, headlined by the much-loved Greek vocalist Areti Ketime. Areti Ketime captivates Melbourne with the soul of Rebetiko at the Zeibekiko Festival. Ketime, who…