An ecumenical church service held at St. Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra marked the beginning of the new parliamentary year. Hosted by the Catholic Church and led by Archbishop Christopher Prowse, the service brought together political leaders, clergy, and community members, with notable attendees including Governor-General Samantha Mostyn, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, and several ambassadors, including those from Cyprus and Lebanon. The service also saw the participation of Greek Orthodox Church representatives and Greek Australian community leaders, such as John Loukadellis and Steve Georganas MP.
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The recently appointed Greek Ambassador to Australia Mr Stavros Venizelos presented his credentials this week to…
From The Page to The Stage: Martin-Lysicrates Prize Celebrates Playwright Creativity for Young Minds
The Martin-Lysicrates prize celebrates new Australian playwrights writing for 12 – 15 year olds, whereby the top three playwright finalists have the first act of their plays performed after which the winner is voted by the audience and awarded $15,000.
On their way to England for the coronation of Charles III, His Excellency the Governor-General…
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, accompanied by the Governor General of Australia David…
The Governor-General David Hurley and his wife will undertake a historic first State Visit to…
Six Greek Australians from across various sectors were recognised for their services as part of the Australia Day Honours list.
For the first time the Lysicrates Play Competition is online and your vote counts. A…
The Governor General of Australia takes to social media to urge people to support the Lysicrates Prize competition to stay connected, just as the people of Ancient Athens did in the days of the Dionysus Theatre.
Those who missed out on attending the great event can still be part of history as voting for the 2020 Online Winning Playwright Competition is now open. And when you vote for your favourite play, your name automatically goes into the draw to win $1,000.
Brooke Robinson has been announced as the winning playwright at this year’s Lysicrates Prize Event for her play DeOxyRibo-Whatever Acid. As winner she is the proud recipient of a full commission to finish her work. The Sixth Lysicrates Prize Event was held on Friday 31st January 2020. The Lysicrates Prize is a competition that showcases some of Australia’s most exciting playwriting talent.
The Lysicrates Foundation is honoured to announce that the wife of Australia’s Governor-General, Mrs Linda…
