Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante’s lavish European holiday was disrupted when thieves broke into his Mykonos villa, stealing designer watches, clothing, and cash worth hundreds of thousands. Spotted at Scorpios Beach Club wearing a $1 million watch, the Virtual Gaming Worlds founder continues his extravagant trip across the French Riviera and Greek Islands.
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Based in Sydney and inspired by the Greek oceanic landscape, Anastasia Mandroules’ jewellery brand ‘Secretly Posh’ is driven by her Mediterranean heritage and an endless passion for fashion.
Kavellaris Urban Design’s 161 Eastern project wins Gold at the 2025 Better Future Awards, celebrated for its sculptural design, public art, and 6.7-star NatHERS rating. The innovative apartment building sets a new standard for sustainable urban living.
The European Commission has launched a privacy-focused age verification app to protect children from harmful online content, with Greece among the first EU countries to test it. The app aligns with the Digital Services Act and future digital identity systems, while Australia is also adopting similar measures.
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas trades suits for board shorts on a family holiday in Kastellorizo, Greece, soaking up the Mediterranean sun and sharing moments of relaxation on Instagram.
At Fronditha Care in Melbourne, the Hellenic Museum’s outreach program brings ancient Greek history to life for elderly residents through music, weaving, and artifact handling, sparking nostalgia and cultural connection.
Exclusive interview with Dr Charlie Teo reveals the real story behind Australia’s most talked-about neurosurgeon and his $51M fundraising legacy.
A beloved Greek dessert is getting a decadent twist in Melbourne’s thriving artisan chocolate scene.…
Greece and Australia Surge to Top Spots in 2025 Global Passport Index, Outranking Canada, UK, and US
Greece and Australia lead the 2025 Global Passport Index, surpassing Canada, UK, and US with unmatched visa-free access, highlighting their diplomatic success and commitment to global mobility.
Nicole Kidman is spending her summer holidays on the idyllic island of Paxos in Greece, spotted enjoying a relaxed evening with friends at a local cocktail bar.
Social media influencer and fashion enthusiast Costeen Hatzi has set Instagram ablaze with her latest…
In the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Greece and Australia showcase strong global mobility, ranking 7th and 6th respectively. With visa-free access to 188 and 189 destinations, both nations benefit from robust diplomatic ties, reinforcing their global influence and travel freedom.
A vibrant celebration of Cretan culture and volunteerism took place in Canberra, where Ms. Despina Mavraki of the Rethymno Volunteer Blood Donors Association “Dotes Zois” joined the Greek Diaspora to honor the 45th anniversary of the Pan-Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand. The visit, filled with emotion and pride, featured a symbolic gift of the Holy Four New Martyrs icon, a lively Cretan Strata-Kantada, and a heartfelt message of unity and hope.
In the midst of COVID-19, driven by her deep love for Greece, Krystal Katsenos embarked on a journey to bridge the gap of authentic, gourmet Greek produce in the Australian market.
This love has exploded into ‘The Greek Providore’, a flourishing gourmet retailer providing a curated selection of Greek artisanal delights.
Eric Brown, a Yuin, Gundungurra, Bidjigal, and Dharawal man from La Perouse, Sydney, captivated Greek Australians with a viral Instagram video, earning 3,555 likes, recalling his 1990s Epiphany dives at Yarra Bay. Welcomed by Greek elders, his story of cultural unity resonates during NAIDOC Week 2025. Despite a 2011 injury paralyzing his arm, Brown, a 2022 WheelWOD champion, mentors youth and leads cultural programs, fostering Greek-Indigenous bonds on Kameygal land.
Nick Kyrgios defends Stefanos Tsitsipas after coach Goran Ivanisevic’s harsh public criticism, calling it “kicking someone when they’re down.” Despite their frosty history, Kyrgios sympathizes with Tsitsipas’ struggles, questioning Ivanisevic’s approach and expressing hope for the Greek star’s return to form.
Mykonos, Greece – July 5, 2025 – Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson has traded…
Kia Australia faces backlash from the Greek Australian community over its “Tasman Town” ad featuring Collingwood star Nick Daicos. The ad’s use of Parthenon-like imagery with the term “Macedonian Marble” has been criticized as disrespectful to Greek cultural heritage, sparking debate over cultural sensitivity in marketing.
A newly published research paper has reignited debate about when humans first set foot in…
Applications Closing Soon for the Politis Family Scholarship Supporting Greek and Byzantine Studies Undergraduate and…