Brisbane Roar head coach Michael Valkanis has returned to Greece on urgent personal leave due to a family medical emergency. Assistant Borja Lema takes charge as the team faces Perth Glory, with the club rallying in support.
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Greek-Australian Michael Clapsis, 44, from Perth, was jailed for seven years and four months for “evil twin” Wi-Fi attacks on flights and at airports to steal credentials, plus stealing hundreds of intimate images from women’s accounts over years.
Melbourne filmmaker Jayson Sutcliffe spent over 20 years facing rejection until his AI-created Greek-Australian virtual singer “Dimitrii” exploded onto Spotify with debut track “Gravity,” proving that sometimes the voice that finally gets heard isn’t human at all.
The Panhellenic Taxi Federation (POEITA) has announced a 48-hour nationwide strike on December 2 and 3, citing unresolved issues with the government and escalating pressure on the sector. The federation says key demands—including electric mobility extensions, fairer tax treatment, and stricter regulation of ride-hailing competition—remain unaddressed, and further mobilizations may follow.
Greek-Australian fashion entrepreneur Marie Efstratiou has sparked controversy after refusing to stock plus-size clothing for her start-up label Chimaera, defending her stance against accusations of fatphobia.
Artemios Mintzas, a 60-year-old Greek-Australian, faces 25 charges after allegedly firing nearly 50 bullets in Sydney’s Croydon Park, injuring 16. Despite a police welfare check three weeks prior deeming him “fine,” concerns about his mental state and recent struggles surfaced.
GCT Exclusive: The Greek-Australian tech executive who helped shape Windows 10, led Azure’s sovereign solutions, and now mentors the next generation of global leaders
Torrensville’s Corinthian Meats, owned by Greek-Australian Peter Marinis, was broken into and torched early Monday morning. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and police are investigating.
Greek-Australian coach Ange Postecoglou remains defiant after Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle United, their fifth defeat in seven games. Facing the club’s worst start in a century, Postecoglou embraces the challenge and expects talks with owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break, insisting results will come.
George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
Panathinaikos Oakleigh Melbourne event at Vanilla unites Greek fans with stars, boosting cultural pride on September 15, 2025.
Ange Postecoglou Nottingham Forest links ignite after Nuno’s sacking. Is an EPL return near?
Tragic new details have surfaced in the brutal Melbourne double murder of pregnant Greek-Australian Athena Georgopoulos and her partner Andrew Gunn.
Greek Australian Athena Georgopoulos, 39, and her partner Andrew Gunn, 50, were found brutally murdered…
Nick Adams, a Greek-Australian born in Sydney and now a U.S. citizen, has been nominated by Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. A former deputy mayor in Sydney’s inner west and now a conservative media figure in the U.S., Adams’ nomination marks an unconventional path to diplomacy, drawing attention both for his outspoken persona and his Greek heritage.
Hosted by Christine Stavropoulos, a Sydney-based media figure, and Nikos Sousamidis, a musical director from Greece, ‘The Greek Podyssey’ blends interviews, debate, humour, and personal stories to explore a plethora of topics of interest to the global Greek community.
Former Greek-Australian footballer Sarantis Parissos has been sentenced to six years in prison after a violent hit-and-run and police car theft in Adelaide, Australia, left two officers injured and sparked public outrage.
When Greek-Cypriot Australian Silia Kapsis was a child, she would grab the TV remote, sing along to Beyoncé and J-Lo, and mirror their dance moves. Now, at the age of 18, Silia has taken on the world stage.
Ouzo talk: Greek Australian football manager Ange Postecoglou has led Tottenham Hotspur to Europa League glory, but will Spurs keep him? Andy Paschalidis and Anthony Locascio weigh in on why sacking him would be a mistake.
Ange Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 Europa League victory over Manchester United in Bilbao, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Hailed by Football Australia and his boyhood club, South Melbourne FC, as “our legend,” the Greek-Australian coach, alongside assistants Mile Jedinak and Nick Montgomery, inspired national pride
The Hellenic Presidential Guard Evzones brought tradition and pride to NSW Parliament House during their ANZAC Week 2025 visit, celebrating 125 years of Greek-Australian solidarity. Their iconic uniforms and disciplined presence underscored the enduring bond between Greece and Australia.
Students from the Greek Community of Melbourne’s schools participated in a traditional dance workshop on Friday, May 2, led by Andreas Papadopoulos, a distinguished instructor from Athens’ Dora Stratou Theatre.
Sydney’s Greek community is invited to join two ANZAC ceremonies with Greece’s Evzones on May 2 and 3, 2025, honoring Greek-Australian sacrifices in World War II. Additional church services and gatherings will follow, celebrating shared heritage.
‘KUD’ functions on the philosophy that architects are artists, and what underpins architecture is culture.
Sydney warmly welcomed Greece’s Evzones at a Doxology Service in Redfern, led by Archbishop Makarios, with NSW Premier Chris Minns and Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis in attendance. Marking their first Australian visit, the Evzones toured the Sydney Opera House and Harbour, celebrating the 125-year bond between Greece and Australia during ANZAC Day commemorations.
The Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard, led the Greece contingent in Adelaide’s ANZAC Day March 2025, their fustanella uniforms dazzling thousands. Honoring ANZAC-Greek wartime sacrifices, their disciplined march was a cultural highlight of a poignant day of remembrance.
Welcome to the neighbourhood; Yitonia.
Federal Ministers Penny Wong and Steve Kamper have responded to Professor Anastasios Tamis’s petition for a UN-recognized International Day of the Greek Language. They acknowledge its cultural significance but cite procedural limitations, drawing criticism from Greek-Australians.
George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
Angus Onisforou, the 24-year-old son of Greek-Australian property tycoon Theo Onisforou, was recently spotted with internationally renowned model Megan Blake Irwin in Sydney. The pair were seen leaving a Witchery event supporting ovarian cancer research, sparking speculation of a potential romance. Irwin, who spends much of her time in the U.S., was casually chic while Onisforou kept a low profile, maintaining his private lifestyle despite his family’s wealth.
