Australia
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Masks and rapid tests mandatory as schools reopen in NSW and VIC
In the past 24 hours to Satuday, there were over 20,000 new cases in New South Wales, with Victoria climbing over 13,000. Authorities in Western Australia are keeping the state …
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Another death from Covid shocks the community
The Greek community in Melbourne is shocked and saddened by the untimely death from COVID-19, of yet another Greek Australian. Ange Drossas was only 54 years old. The news of …
Comeback Kid’s parents at heart of changes to medical procedure
When Jo Traikos waited to take her son Josh, 11, home after a routine 25-minute operation, she did not expect to be confronted with the nightmare no parent should have …
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Experts say Omicron has likely peaked in Australia while NSW faces its deadliest day yet
Australia has recorded it’s heaviest death toll since the pandemic begun with 80 deaths. In a nutshell, the numbers that have been reported so far per state, are as follows: …
Mariners and Melbourne City clash on busy A-League weekend
Central Coast and Melbourne City are preparing for battle as the A-League is set for a minor return to routine with four matches scheduled for this weekend (pending any further …
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TGA approves two new COVID-19 pills for Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval to two products for COVID-positive patients t risk of serious illness. The two oral threatments are Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) …
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Hawke speeds return of student, working holiday visaholders
In a measure designed to address the current workforce shortages in Australia, the federal government has announced a range of visa measures to encourage the fully vaccinated holders of Student …
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George Kambosos Jr to face former unified champion Vasiliy Lomachenko
George Kambosos Jr is set to fight another boxing legend, Ukraine’s Vasiliy Lomachenko, hopefully in Australia. Lomachenko has been Kambosos’ top option and is determined for a comeback after his …
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Fairfield Amphitheatre granted Heritage Protection
The Fairfield Amphitheatre which has long been a cultural icon of the Northcote electorate has had its long term future in our community secured, with the granting of heritage protection …
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Australia rebates application fees for students and backpackers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced earlier today that Australia will rebate visa application fees for students and backpackers for at least the next three months. This becomes effective immediately as …