After the 30th anniversary of the Thessaloniki and Melbourne sisterhood, Thessaloniki Mayor Yannis Boutaris has announced additional cultural collaborations between the two cities.

The popular Greek fast-food chain Goody's has announced that its initial Australian location will be established at the Greek Centre of Contemporary Culture.

During this year's ceremonial wreath placing for Australia's fallen soldiers, the nation's Remembrance Day ceremony suffered a mishap, when the commentator mistakenly declared "Macedonia" when referring to FYROM, via a loudspeaker.