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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

COMMUNITY

A night of history and celebration: The Pancretan Association of Melbourne honours Crete’s path to union with Greece

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne hosted a truly memorable Annual Dance on Saturday, 15 November 2025—an evening dedicated to reflecting on Crete’s long and inspiring journey toward its Union with Greece. Held at the vibrant Cretan Village in Wantirna South, the event…

19 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

65 years later, a landmark reunion for the Lemnians of Victoria

On Saturday, 15 November, 500 attendees took part in a historic event where the Lemnian Community of Victoria and the Kontias–Agios Dimitrios Association came together after 65 years to jointly organise a double celebration: the Liberation of their beloved island, Lemnos, as…

19 November, 2025

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

HACCI honours excellence across the Hellenic-Australian community at the 2025 Gala Awards

The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) celebrated its 39th consecutive year of honouring excellence, leadership, and service within the Hellenic-Australian community, hosting the 2025 HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball at Melbourne’s iconic Plaza Ballroom on Friday, 14 November. The…

15 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

Tenia Makri warmly received during Melbourne lecture series

Renowned psychologist, family counsellor and author Tenia Makri drew enthusiastic audiences during her first lecture appearances in Melbourne, delivered as part of her inaugural visit to Australia. The events — presented collaboratively by the Hellenic Women’s Network of Victoria, HELIADES, EEAMA, AHEPA…

14 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

“Completely fabricated”: Ex-Mayor sues watchdog boss over harassment claim

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…

14 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

“Kastoria Lane”: A Coburg corner celebrating Greek heritage

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…

14 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

New Greek Tourism Office to strengthen links with Australia

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…

13 November, 2025

BOOKS·COMMUNITY

Melbourne’s celebration of Greek and Greek Australian publications

The Greek Book Fair returns for its 2025 edition at the Greek Centre on Saturday, 6 December 2025. Organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), this annual event brings together writers, publishers and book retailers from across our Hellenic community to…

12 November, 2025

COMMUNITY·ENTERTAINMENT

Apostolis Kasparpidis wins over all four coaches on The Voice of Greece

Melbourne-based singer Apostolis Kasparpidis has delivered a standout moment on season 11 of The Voice of Greece, securing a flawless four-chair turn from coaches Panos Mouzourakis, Christos Mastoras, Giorgos Mazonakis and Helena Paparizou. His performance of the song “φίλε” (“Friend”) garnered both…

12 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

Fertility with Filoxenia: Greek-Australian doctors lead an honest dialogue in Oakleigh

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…

12 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

Ambition and friendship drive Greek-Australian crime drama Corked

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…

12 November, 2025

COMMUNITY

Derrimut 24:7 gym chain collapses into administration after rescue deal falters

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”…

7 November, 2025

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COMMUNITY- Page 6

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

A night of history and celebration: The Pancretan Association of Melbourne honours Crete’s path to union with Greece

65 years later, a landmark reunion for the Lemnians of Victoria

HACCI honours excellence across the Hellenic-Australian community at the 2025 Gala Awards

Tenia Makri warmly received during Melbourne lecture series

“Completely fabricated”: Ex-Mayor sues watchdog boss over harassment claim

“Kastoria Lane”: A Coburg corner celebrating Greek heritage

New Greek Tourism Office to strengthen links with Australia

Melbourne’s celebration of Greek and Greek Australian publications

Apostolis Kasparpidis wins over all four coaches on The Voice of Greece

Fertility with Filoxenia: Greek-Australian doctors lead an honest dialogue in Oakleigh

Ambition and friendship drive Greek-Australian crime drama Corked

Derrimut 24:7 gym chain collapses into administration after rescue deal falters

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