Australia
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Exemptions are no longer required even for the unvaccinated who wish to travel to Greece
Unvaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can now leave Australia without an individual travel exemption, but… you may still be asked about your vaccination status, if you’re asked by an …
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Australia’s overseas-born population records first drop since 2000
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its latest population data for the nation based on country of birth. Greece-born residents rank 17th in the list, just ahead of …
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Greek Culture Minister to return home with honorary distinction after Australian tour
Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni will be concluding her Australian tour this Friday 29 April. Ms Mendoni has spent the Easter weekend in Sydney, attending the Resurrection service …
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Melbourne man charged following series of burglaries targeting Greek Orthodox churches
A Caroline Springs man was arrested on Friday, following a series of burglaries across Melbourne churches during April. “It’s alleged the burglaries took place at places of worship in Altona …
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends Anastasi service and impresses the congregation
Undeterred by the rain forecast, the faithful gathered en masse outside the Kogarah Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney for the Resurrection (Anastasi) service presided by Archbishop Makarios. When the clock …
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ANZAC Day commemorates national sacrifice not war
Monday, 25 April, is the 107th anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops at Gallipoli, we commemorate the event with special sadness because …
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Easing COVID restrictions will speed recovery: VCCI
The easing of COVID restrictions in Victoria that took effect at 11.59 on Friday have been welcomed by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) as further sign that …
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Victoria Liberal leader Matthew Guy unveils recovery blueprint to multicultural media
Victoria’s healthcare’s long waiting lists for surgery and dental work, staff shortages and inadequate facilities was one of the key themes that state liberal leader Matthew Guy highlighted at the …
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Greek children to spend Easter without family or community
There are up to 32 children of Greek-Australian descent who will be “celebrating” Easter in Melbourne without parents or family in out-of-family-care facilities. They range in age from six months …
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Historic donation towards new National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary which includes a central Greek-inspired gallery
One of Victoria’s wealthiest families has donated $100 million towards the construction of the new National Gallery of Victoria building, an omphalos shaped space, reflecting the Ancient Greek concept for …