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Greek-Australian Artists Join Parthenon Marbles Restitution Campaign

Poppy Papantoniou and Nikos Bonovas, two talented artists in the Greek-Australian community, have decided to support the Campaign for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles in a unique way. Each one of them will offer 2 artworks, inspired by the...

Greek-Australian George Frazis Named Chief Of St. George Australian Bank

Greek-Australian George Frazis has been named the chief of St. George Bank in Australia. St.George Bank is a subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation trading primarily in New South Wales but with growing representation across a number of industry and business segments in...

Greek-Australian Archie Kalokerinos, Doctor to Aboriginal Children in Australia, Passes Away

Archie Kalokerinos passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2012 in Sydney, at the age of 85. Archie’s service of thanksgiving took place at St. Michael’s Anglican church, Gilliver Ave. Vaucluse, Wednesday 7th March 2012, commencing at 2pm. Every Kytherian expresses...

Greek Festival of Sydney Celebrates International Women’s Day with “Inaudible Voices”

The 30th Greek Festival of Sydney presents the event "Inaudible Voices: Greek Australian Women across generations" in celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 7. Under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, Dr Elizabeth Kefallinos will hold a...

ABC News Report: “Call From Greek-Australian Community For Working Visas For Greeks”

There is a call from the Greek-Australian community for the Federal Government to introduce a special working visa for Greeks needing to escape the economic slump in their country, as ABC News reports. Chairman Harry Danalis says this year is...

Greek-Australian Director Alethea Jones Wins 1st Prize At Tropfest Film Festival

Alethea Jones from Melbourne won Tropfest’s 20th Birthday competition. Jones’ film “Lemonade Stand” was awarded first prize by a stellar judging panel of Oscar Winners – Geoffrey Rush, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett and acclaimed actresses Toni Collette and Asher...

Meeting of Greek-Australian Associations Concerning New Migrants

Under the initiative of the Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) and the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, a meeting will be held where Greek-Australian Unions will decide how they can help Greeks who migrate to Australia. The meeting...

Murder of Greek-Australian Businessman Christos Saristavros Remains Unsolved

The 'Sunday Age' Newspaper reported on 200 murders in Victoria dating back to 1975, that remain unsolved up until now. One of the unresolved murders concerns the Greek-Australian businessman Christos Saristavros. Con Saristavros, whose millionaire brother, Christos, was shot dead in...

Greek-Australian MP Steve Georganas Asks For Holiday Working Visa for Greek Citizens

Greek-Australian Steve Georganas, Federal Labor member for Hindmarsh, raised the issue of a bilateral agreement between Australia and Greece to the Immigration Minister, Chris Bowen. According to the agreement, Greek citizens will have the right to work in Australia...

Eight Greek-Australians Among Recipients of This Year’s Australia Day Honours

Within the framework of 'Australia Day', the Australian state honors citizens for their social and humanitarian work in Australia. This year, eight Greek-Australians are among the recipients of Australia Day honours. The recipients represent the best of the Australian...