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Banned Adelaide former GP Bill Tolis, 61, appeared in court in January 2026 charged with importing anabolic steroids and peptides after Australian Border Force raided his clinic and seized over 200 vials plus cash. This follows his 2022 registration cancellation for professional misconduct and a rare public risk warning from Ahpra in late 2025.
Former South Australian Labor senator Nick Bolkus, a pioneering Greek-Australian minister in the Hawke and Keating eras renowned for his humanitarian immigration policies including post-Tiananmen Square protections, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2025 at age 75, earning widespread tributes for his dedication to multiculturalism and Labor values.
A new report reveals Australia leads the US and Canada in Greek language retention among the diaspora, with 21% of third-generation Greek Australians still using the language, thanks to strong community efforts.
Karen Davies, sister of a Snowtown murder victim, has slammed the parole approval of killer James Vlassakis, a man of Greek heritage, calling it an insult. The 45-year-old, deemed “well-behaved,” may soon reintegrate into society, prompting a 60-day review by authorities.
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.
Experience the vibrancy of Greek culture this May with events across Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. From the soulful sounds of Greek film classics by Cats and the Canary in Melbourne to the powerful retelling of Greek myths in Goddesses Unleashed, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss Queensland’s Paniyiri Greek Festival, featuring traditional dance, music, and delicious souvlaki, or Adelaide’s Festival Hellenika, offering mosaic workshops and guided tours.
Labor is set to form government with strong swings in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and South Australia, leading or competitive in Liberal seats like Dickson, where Peter Dutton faces defeat. Antony Green sees no path for the Coalition, predicting an increased Labor majority as Anthony Albanese secures a second term.
The St. George Greek Orthodox Community and Parish Thebarton marks its 65th anniversary, alongside the 55th anniversary of Very Reverend Father Diogenis Patsouris’ appointment and St. George’s Day, with a vibrant festival featuring Greece’s Presidential Guard, distinguished guests, and cultural celebrations.
St Basil’s Homes in South Australia marked Anzac Day with a heartfelt ceremony, welcoming the Hellenic Presidential Guard for their fifth visit. The event honored residents, veterans, and the shared Greek-Australian heritage, celebrating courage, sacrifice, and community.
Thebarton Hellenic Festival 2025 will be held on Sunday, April 27th, St George Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Rose Street, Thebarton, South Australia from 12.30pm to late.
Get ready for the Yiasou Adelaide Greek Festival, hitting Bonython Park on April 5th and 6th, 2025. This vibrant two-day event promises to be Adelaide’s biggest Greek celebration in years, featuring authentic food from every region of Greece, traditional daytime performances, and a lively Greek Island-style party at night—open to all of South Australia.
The Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, will return to Adelaide, South Australia, for ANZAC Day 2025, celebrating the deep bond between ANZACs and Greece. Relive their 2019 march and discover what’s in store.
A celebration of Greek culture and multiculturalism will take place at Henley Beach this Sunday, with the Blessing of the Waters ceremony followed by a Greek Festival featuring music, dance, and food.
Tereapii Pokoina, a South Australian landscaper, has had his prison sentence extended by two years for his role in a large-scale cocaine importation operation from Greece. The cocaine, concealed within welders, was seized in 2020 as part of Operation Ironside. The Court of Appeal deemed his original sentence “manifestly inadequate” due to the significant scale of the drug importation and the substantial financial reward Pokoina stood to gain.
The legal battle over the estate of South Australian matriarch Florence Gemenis Polites has intensified as twin grandsons join the existing Supreme Court challenge against her will. The complex dispute involves multiple family members, millions in assets and debts, and allegations of family strife.
Ilektra Varanaki, a student at the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia’s Greek Language School, has been awarded the first Gonis Gardiakos Scholarship. This scholarship honors the late Bill Gonis OAM and supports young learners in continuing their Greek language education through high school. Congratulations to Ilektra on her achievement!
The Semaphore Greek Festival returns to Semaphore Foreshore on January 18-19, 2025, celebrating its 44th year with the theme ‘Όλοι Μαζί’ (‘It Takes a Village’). This event invites everyone to experience Greek culture through food, music, and dance, all while supporting local community initiatives in South Australia.
Nearly 500 members of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia gathered for a historic meeting to vote on critical issues affecting their community. After much deliberation, only one of the three proposed motions passed; changes to the management of real estate assets were approved, while efforts to redefine affiliations and interpret faith terms fell short. The community’s future path remains open as the Administrative Council seeks further engagement with its members.
Award-winning chef George Diakomichalis takes viewers on a culinary adventure in his new series, Let’s Eat With George. Join him as he explores diverse cultures, discovers delicious dishes, and shares simple and delicious recipes.
The 2024 Greek Film Festival is set to return to Adelaide from October 22-27, showcasing eight films over six days at the Palace Nova Cinemas in Prospect. Presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA), the festival promises to transport audiences to the heart of Greek culture, history, and creativity.
Celebrating 33 years, the ‘Festival Hellenika’ in Adelaide is a multi-disciplinary arts festival dedicated to…
A fire ripped through the Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Andrew on Beach Road in…
Renowned for being the ‘opal capital of the world’, the small outback town of Coober…
The sun-drenched Semaphore Foreshore witnessed a weekend of smiles and cultural pride as the Semaphore…
A shark has reportedly attacked a person at a popular tourist location on the Yorke…
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his wife and injuring his…
Greek Australian Professor Maria Makrides has been crowned 2022 Scientist of the Year in South…
The South Australian Parliament Legislative Council has just passed a unanimous resolution addressed to the…
The Consulate of Greece in Perth has announced a series of events attended by a…
