On Monday April 11, 2016 Community Languages Australia (CLA) and the Ethnic Schools Association of Victoria (ESAV) held a Meet and Greet event at the Drill Hall in Melbourne with the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education the Hon James Merlino. Over 200 teachers, parents and students attended.

More than 200 people attended the lecture on the Greek crisis presented by the former Syriza MP and London-based economist Professor Costas Lapavitsas. The lecture was organized by the Greek Community of Melbourne in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Philosophy of the La Trobe University, last Friday, at the Ithacan Philanthropic Society.

Dr Martyn Brown, an honorary research fellow at the University of Queensland and a lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland, will present a lecture on the “Politics of forgetting - the New Zealand/ Greece relationship: 1941-45”, as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

Mayor of Chania Mr Anastasios Vamvoukas visited the Greek Centre with his wife and members of the Pancretan Association, on Wednesday 13 April 2016.

Australia's Ambassador to Greece, Mr John Griffin, visited the Greek Centre, on Thursday 7 April, and met with members of the Board of Management of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM).

Alphington Grammar School's famous Mother’s Day High Tea will be held this year on Saturday 7 May, 2016 between 2-5pm.

“The Rhapsody of Philosophy: Plato and the Poets” is the topic of a lecture Professor Rick Benitez will present next Thursday 14 April, as a part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars, offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

On Friday 25 March, the Greek Community’s historical church "The Annunciation of Our Lady", celebrated its Feast Day with the Divine Liturgy officiated by His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis in the presence of the Consul General of Greece Ms Christina Simantirakis, the Vice President of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation and Olympic gold medallist Ms Voula Patoulidou and hundreds of parishioners.

Greek Melbournians had the unique opportunity to meet and greet Olympic gold medallist and Vice-Governor of Metropolitan Thessaloniki Ms Voula Patoulidou in a series of community events organised during her recent visit to Melbourne.

What do we need to know in order to live a happy life? This is the question Dr Brennan McDavid will try to answer in the lecture she will present next Thursday 7 April 2015, as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminar series, offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM).

Professor Vrasidas Karalis will present a lecture on «Adamantios Koraes and the birth of modern Greece», on Thursday 31 March 2016, as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars series, offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne for six consecutive years.

Exclusive discount for Greek Community Subscribers:Angelo Tsarouchas returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival following a sold out run of shows in 2015.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time is finally here! Join us at Palace Cinema Como on Friday 25 March for a special fundraiser screening to support The Greek Centre.

On Wednesday, 23 March, a mesmerizing book titled The Embroiderer, will be launched at the Greek Centre, as part of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s seminar series of Greek History and Culture. The Embroiderer is a story of courage and despair in a world where superstition simmers just below the surface.

As part of the 2016 program, the Creative Drama and Arts Centre (CDAC) of the Greek Community of Melbourne has scheduled a series of Drama workshops for adults.

Alphington Grammar School organises once again its annual Open Day on Saturday 19 March. It is the perfect opportunity to spend time at the school, speak with the staff and students and learn about the opportunities provided for students at Alphington Grammar.

The Greek Community of Melbourne’s Holy Church of “The Annunciation of Our Lady”, Victoria’s first Orthodox Church, celebrates its Feast Day on Friday the 25th March. The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lady also marks a day of national celebration for the people of Greece and the Greek diaspora. It was on March 25, 1821 when Greece officially declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

The manufacturing in Athens during the fifth and fourth centuries BCE will be explored by Dr Peter Acton in his lecture, next Thursday 17 March 2016, at the Greek Centre, in the Greek History and Culture Seminar series, offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM).

Professor Elizabeth Minchin launched this year's Greek History and Culture Seminar series, which is offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), with an interesting lecture about the importance of learning Ancient Greek and Latin.

The huge international success of the inaugural Speak Greek in March Campaign that was initiated last year in Australia is repeated with an even greater effort this year.

Fortyfivedownstairs is presenting the world premiere of Melbourne writer/performer Helen Yotis Patterson’s “Taxithi – An Australian Odyssey” from 2-20 March 2016.

Greek Community of Melbourne’s representations to the State Government to host in Melbourne the second friendly match between Greece and Socceroos was successful.

Students from the Greek Community of Melbourne’s schools, including Alphington Grammar School and the Greek Language and Culture schools, participated in the annual parade to celebrate Greek National Day.

A fascinating lecture about the secrets of the Amphipolis tomb will be presented by Archaeologist Dr Dora Constantinidis from the University of Melbourne, next Thursday, 10 March 2016, in the Seminar series offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

More than 100,000 people flooded Lonsdale Street over the weekend, heading out to enjoy the largest event in the Greek Community’s history. With 65 stalls lining the entire historic Greek precinct, the food on offer was the most diverse and delicious it has ever been, with people queuing to sample all weekend.

As part of the celebrations for International Women's Day, the cultural events arm of the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies presents the modern figure of Rania Paschalis Patrikidis Mezzo soprano with the CD “Dreams and Tales” and also Kassiani’s female figure of the Byzantine Ages with the “Kassiani” film.

Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Minchin will launch this year’s Greek History and Culture Seminar series offered for the sixth consecutive year by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

Australia’s leading finance and business newspaper “Australian Financial Review” has published an interesting article about the Greek Centre and its tenants and the operation of the first shop of Greece's biggest burger chain, Goody's Burger House.

As we count down to this year’s Lonsdale St Greek Festival, there is plenty to get excited about, including the selection of food on offer this year. The whole of Lonsdale St will be lined with traders serving a plethora of delicious treats including The Cypriot Kitchen, St. Gerry’s, Greek Street Food, Cypriot Street Food, Mr. Calamaro, To Nostimo, Biskit Bar, Two Men and a Lemon and many more. Historic Greek Precinct faithfuls Stalactites and Tsindos restaurants will extend their trading out onto the street, along with others within the precinct including taqueria Touché Hombre.

Alphington Grammar School is thrilled to offer a generous Scholarship Program for current and prospective students.

Seven’s Sam Mac was on Lonsdale Street on Wednesday morning, broadcasting the national weather forecast live from a number of traders along the street including Stalactites, Caras Greek Music and Tsindos Restaurant.

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) calls on the Victorian Government and Football Federation Australia (FFA) to re open communications regarding the much anticipated Australia vs Greece Football series scheduled for later in 2016.

Με μεγάλη λύπη πληροφορηθήκαμε ότι απεβίωσε ο πολυβραβευμένος Ελληνο-Αυστραλός ποιητής Δημήτρης Τσαλουμάς, που τα τελευταία χρόνια είχε επιστρέψει στην ιδιαίτερη πατρίδα του, τη Λέρο.

The program for the upcoming Lonsdale Street Greek Festival (27 & 28 February) is set to be one of the biggest ever, with three dedicated stages filled with music, dancing, competitions and cooking demonstrations.

Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) in collaboration with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) has commenced the implementation of the recently funded project for the provision of services to the newly arrived Greek migrants.

The new Board of Directors of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria was appointed on 1 February 2016 during a meeting of the Electoral Committee and the newly elected members.

Bill Papastergiadis says ‘Today marks a watershed moment for the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) . The agreement to allow members of NUGAS Vic to become automatic members of the GCM is reflective of the “open door” policy of the GCM. This agreement will further unify the organisations. It will allow for greater collaboration and foster the development of the future leaders in our community’.

The new Board of Management of the Greek Community of Melbourne will be officially appointed in a special meeting with the Electoral Committee on Monday 1 February 2016.

At their last Annual General Meeting, members of the Philanthropic Association of Kastorians "Grammos" unanimously approved to amend the Articles of Association in order to transfer part of their assets to the Greek Community once the organisation ceases to operate.

The new school year starts next month and the enrolments at the Greek Language and Culture Schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne are continuing.

Students of the Centre of Creative Drama and Arts (CCDA) of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) successfully presented two children plays at the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, last Sunday.

The Minister for Finance and Multicultural Affairs of Victoria, Hon Robin Scott, will attend and address the Christmas Party and the Student Award Presentation of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM).

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has welcomed the ratification of the bill for the bilateral agreement between Australia and Greece for the “Work and Holiday Visa” by a large majority at the Hellenic Parliament, on Monday 7 December 2015.

A delegation of Board Members of the Halkidikeon Association Aristotelis O Stageritis visited the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) and presented a cheque for $ 10,000 for the new GCM building.

The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GCM) will conduct its Annual General Meeting on Sunday 13 December 2015, at 12:00pm.

The psychological impact of the economic crisis on the Greek population, is the topic of a special lecture which will be presented by Professor Nikos Stefanis and Rika Z. Vagianni, on Thursday, 26 November 2015, at the University of Melbourne.

The Greeks of Melbourne will honour the 42nd anniversary of the heroic uprising of the students of the Athens Polytechnic against the junta of the colonels, with a special event organised by the Polytechnic Remembrance Committee on Sunday, November 22, at 4.00 pm, at the Cultural Centre "Democritus".

A monthly Divine Liturgy service will be conducted at Evangelismos with the next service scheduled for Thursday 3 December from 6:15pm.

The Centre of Creative Drama and Arts (CCDA) of the Greek Community of Melbourne will present two children plays at the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, on 6 December 2015.

A Greek Community of Melbourne's school will be awarded by the National Kapodistrian University of Athens for its participation in the Student Poster Competition with the theme: "Ours school ... What I like in my class because my school is important to me", organized by the 1st Panhellenic Conference of School Psychology.