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Holy metal: The Orthodox priest rocks to open heaven's gate
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (284+ words) Father Dionisios Tambakis has fused Byzantine chant, drone meditation and prog-metal into Paradise Metal " a surprise global underground hit now heading for vinyl after surging demand Staff writers 18 May 2026 12: 28pm Melismatic Byzantine music and metal are a sure way to the…...
Oakleigh Grammar marks 10 years of Arrowsmith Program success
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (236+ words) Staff writers 18 May 2026 10: 23am Oakleigh Grammar has celebrated a decade of its Arrowsmith Program, with students, parents and staff gathering to reflect on the initiative's impact on young people with learning challenges. The milestone event, held at the school's Conference Centre,…...
Diatribe: Genocide, Cyprus, and the limits of the Greek recognition
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (992+ words) Neos Kosmos In recent years, genocide recognition has re-entered public discourse with renewed intensity, as parliamentary resolutions, commemorative days and, in relation to genocides perpetrated during the final decades of the Ottoman Empire, official statements have multiplied, frequently framed as…...
Ela na F'me dinner launches 2026 Greek Food & Wine Festival at Eleni's Kitchen
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (918+ words) Life / Food & Drink More than 50 guests gathered in Yarraville as the Greek Food & Wine Society celebrated Greek cuisine, community and culinary heritage Nelly Skoufatoglou 15 May 2026 4: 18pm The 2026 Greek Food & Wine Festival officially commenced on Thursday evening with the Ela na F'me…...
Musk backs online criticism of Nolan's The Odyssey casting controversy
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (282+ words) Debate ramps up online, with Musk at the head, over Nolan's casting choices of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page's reported role linked to Achilles in Homer's epic Staff writers 15 May 2026 12: 56pm Elon Musk posted a missive at…...
From Melbourne to Sinatra: Phoebe Panaretos takes centre stage in the West End
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (916+ words) Greek Australian performer Phoebe Panaretos reflects on originating the role of Nancy Sinatra in the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, opening at London's Aldwych Theatre this June....
Ithaca becomes the centre of Europe's demographic debate
3+ day, 8+ min ago (828+ words) International conference on Greece's population crisis calls for action, hope and a future for the next generation Clelia Charissis 15 May 2026 2: 13pm As the birthplace of one of history's greatest journeys, Ithaca became the symbolic setting for a major international dialogue on…...
Christina Giannakis celebrates 105 years of faith, resilience and family
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (996+ words) Evie Kanakaris 15 May 2026 12: 10pm Most people would say turning 105 is an extraordinary milestone. For beloved Greek Australian matriarch Christina Giannakis, it represents a lifetime shaped by war, migration, sacrifice, unwavering faith and devotion to family. Surrounded by loved ones, clergy and…...
Steve Georganas calls on Senator Wong to intervene in Hagia Sophia case
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (862+ words) Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged to intervene as diplomatic pressure mounts over detention of Greek Australian and cousin in Istanbul following Hagia Sophia flag incident Fotis Kapetopoulos 14 May 2026 4: 55pm The Member for Adelaide, Steve Georganas, has written to Foreign Affairs Minister…...
A Hellenic submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (198+ words) In a detailed submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, the Jewish Hellenic Association of Victoria'through Secretary Dean Kalimniou'argues that rising antisemitism endangers Australia's multicultural fabric and calls for a national program of intercommunal engagement, historical literacy,…...