Australia
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Australian states enforce new quarantine rules amidst fears of Omicron variant spread
As of Saturday, Australian states and territories are reimposing international border rules in response to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19. The new variant, which was first detected in nine …
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Australia and Greece among several countries to restrict entry from southern African countries over new Covid-19 strain
Australia and Greece will follow countries around the world who are scrambling to restrict entry from southern Africa in the wake of the new coronavirus variant which has been labelled …
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Greek voices in NSW local elections
On 4 December, 124 councils across NSW will be holding elections. Dozens of Greek Australians are among the 3,800 candidates vying for seats, eager to serve their communities while also …
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Monk succumbs to COVID-19, with at least 60 deaths of Greek Australians recorded in the latest outbreak
Father Savvas Bolonis, a monk at St Paraskevi Church in St Albans, passed away after catching COVID-19. Born in Thessaloniki, Father Savvas came to Australia in the 60s. The 83-year-old …
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St Basil’s confusion: Federal and State governments had differing views
St Basil’s federal and state governments were vastly at odds when it came to the crisis that unfolded at St Basil’s Home for the Aged at Fawkner. Emails uncovered into …
Delphi Bank organises petition calling for Parthenon Marbles’ return
As part of the commemoration of the 200 years of Greek independence, Delphi Bank is organising an Australia-wide petition that calls for the return to Greece of the Parthenon Marbles …
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Synaxis, an Assembly of Bishops to decide on the way forth for the Archdiocese
The 11th Synaxis (Assembly) of Bishops of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia was held from 22-23 November in Sydney, under the Presidency of Archbishop Makarios of Australia. A number of …
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Moreland Council: Should it adopt a Greek Name?
Moreland City Council is set to change its name following the link of its name to an 18th century Jamaican sugar plantation where hundreds of slaves were kept. Indigenous elders …
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Visa changes to support Australia’s reopening with more skilled migrants and international students
The Morrison Government is making it easier for highly skilled migrants to remain in Australia and for international students to return. Australia’s Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Minister …
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Love of language and people drives Cath to learn Modern Greek
Love of the language and Greek culture brought Cath Edwards to La Trobe University to enrol in its Modern Greek language programme. She was drawn to learning other languages since …