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Former Stonnington mayor Jami Klisaris has launched defamation proceedings against the head of a council watchdog organisation, alleging he falsely accused her of sexual harassment and corruption, and circulated manipulated images ridiculing her appearance, according to a Herald Sun report. A writ…

With a sense of pride, Eleftheria Lalopoulos, president of the Australian Association of Kastorians, watched as a new street sign reading “Kastoria Lane” was installed on a power pole beside the organisation’s North Coburg headquarters. The small laneway, nestled between 217 and…

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) is making a renewed push into the Australian market with the reopening of its Melbourne-based office. The New Greek Tourism Office to strengthen links with Australia signalling a strengthened focus on forging tourism and diaspora links…

Last Sunday 9 November, our community came together for something truly special. Organised by the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), the Fertility & Filoxenia event at Caffe Greco in Oakleigh created a space where…

Two young Melbourne Greek-Australian filmmakers, Brandt Kakulas and Zach Dakis, are proving that ambition, friendship, and a camera can go a very long way. Their gritty 40-minute crime drama Corked—produced on a shoestring budget of just A$3,000—made its debut to a sold-out…

The fitness empire behind Melbourne’s prominent gym chain Derrimut 24:7 has entered voluntary administration following the collapse of a proposed rescue agreement with billionaire investor Adrian Portelli. Founder Nick Solomos informed staff via internal memo that the move was a “proactive step”…

A landmark report on the preservation of the Greek language across generations in Australia has been formally tabled in the Federal Parliament. Preserving a living legacy, Australia honours the Greek language, with research, conducted by Dimity Vlahos through the Australian National Internship…

Food For Thought Network launches 2026 theme: ‘The Evolution of Hellenism – Family and Identity in the Diaspora’ The Food For Thought Network (FFTN) is set to launch its 2026 theme, “The Evolution of Hellenism: Family and Identity in the Diaspora,” through…

Oakleigh Grammar students have proudly participated in community commemorations honouring those who fought and sacrificed for peace and independence. Oakleigh Grammar students commemorate OXI Day. The first event took place on Sunday 26 October, when selected members of the Student Representative Council…

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…