Tsindos Greek Restaurant, a family-run Melbourne CBD icon for over 40 years, has entered voluntary liquidation, ceasing operations on Lonsdale Street. Known for its traditional Greek banquets, the restaurant’s closure follows the decline of Melbourne’s Greek precinct, leaving a void in the city’s cultural and culinary landscape.
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‘KUD’ functions on the philosophy that architects are artists, and what underpins architecture is culture.
The acclaimed Greek film I Exist (Yparho), titled Stelios in Australia, chronicles the captivating life of legendary folk singer Stelios Kazantzidis. Directed by Giorgos Tsemperopoulos and starring Christos Mastoras, it will be screened in Melbourne and Sydney on April 23, 2025, offering a unique glimpse into the iconic artist’s journey from humble beginnings to cultural icon.
Welcome to the neighbourhood; Yitonia.
Anastasia Iliopoulos, a 31-year-old Australian of Greek descent, revealed the “toxic” truth behind her December 2022 split from multimillionaire Adrian Portelli, aka Mr. Lambo.
George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
Chara Tsioli, born in 1979 in Karditsa, is a Greek actress, comedian and content creator…
On April 15, 1995, the Superfast I embarked on its maiden voyage from Patras, Greece, to Ancona, Italy, marking a turning point for the Greek ferry industry. Founded by Pericles Panagopoulos, Superfast Ferries introduced innovative ships that later became the Spirit of Tasmania vessels, now sailing the Bass Strait.
The Federal Labor Government has committed $1.223 million to support the redevelopment of St Dimitrios Hall in Windsor, Melbourne, transforming it into a modern, multi-functional community and performance space. This investment will benefit Melbourne’s Greek community, providing a venue for cultural, educational, and community-focused activities in the city’s southeast.
Federal Housing Minister and local MP for Hotham, Clare O’Neil, has announced $4.5 million in…
Convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has spent his first weekend of freedom in 18 years surrounded by family, community members, and heavy media attention. After being granted bail due to revelations involving police informant Nicola Gobbo, Mokbel visited his late mother’s grave, attended a church service in Melbourne’s Thornbury, and was seen shopping and spending time with a rumored new love interest. His reappearance has sparked both support and concern within Melbourne’s multicultural communities as he awaits a critical appeal that could overturn his drug convictions.
Notorious Underworld Figure Set to Leave Prison After Almost 20 Years
In a packed Melbourne courtroom, notorious drug kingpin Tony Mokbel made a daring bid for freedom, offering $500,000 and agreeing to wear a GPS tracker if granted bail. The 59-year-old, jailed since 2012 for trafficking MDMA and methamphetamine, smiled at supporters as he arrived in an armored police vehicle. His appeal hinges on the betrayal of his former lawyer, Nicola Gobbo—infamously known as ‘Lawyer X’—who secretly fed information to Victoria Police while representing him. As the hearing unfolded, Mokbel’s barrister argued his declining health and the looming appeal justified his release, while the shadow of one of Australia’s biggest legal scandals loomed large.
She’s walked for Paris Couture Week, graced the pages of Harper’s Bazaar, and mentored on Greece’s Next Top Model. But behind the glamour, Mary Vitinaros is every bit as grounded as the place she calls home.
The event was proudly joined by the Hellenic Police Association.
The event will be hosted by leading events production business Tridis Productions.
Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum unveils a rare 400-200 BCE hoplite panoply, on loan from Louis Dounis, in its Heroes and Hoplites exhibition—likely Australia’s only display of this ancient Greek armor.
A retro-styled house at 9 Manton St, Richmond, owned by the same Greek family since the 1970s, is now on the market with a price guide of $2m-$2.2m. This 550sq m property, rich in cultural heritage, has potential as a filming location for projects like ‘Wog Boy’ or Sooshi Mango sketches, thanks to its vintage features and nostalgic charm.
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne has launched court action against the Victorian Department of…
Greek Australian billionaire Nikos Andrianakos passed away on March 17, 2025, at age 81 due to heart failure while pursuing an investment project in Greece. A rags-to-riches icon, he built a $1.49 billion real estate empire from a single gas station and was a generous benefactor to his community. His legacy lives on through his business ventures and charitable contributions.