Greek Herald Marks 100 Years in Australia

Why this is here: The Greek Herald became the only daily Greek-language newspaper published outside of Greece and Cyprus, printing every day since 1972.

In Sydney, Australia, The Greek Herald newspaper celebrates its centennial year serving the Greek community. The paper began in 1926 as The Hellenic Herald and has evolved into a national institution connecting people to their heritage. George Thanos recalls receiving the paper at church in the 1950s, a vital resource for new arrivals learning English and finding jobs.

Researchers Leonard Janiszewski and Effy Alexakis discovered copies of the newspaper were sent back to Greece, inspiring further migration by showing a thriving community abroad. Theo Skalkos purchased the paper in 1971, expanding it to become a daily publication and building an ethnic media empire.

Now led by his daughter, Dimitra Skalkos, the paper reaches younger generations through digital platforms alongside traditional print editions. While facing challenges common to all news organizations, The Greek Herald continues to reflect and connect a diverse community, aided by ongoing government support for multicultural media.