Australia
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Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions to ease slightly from Wednesday
Following a slight delay in hitting the 80 per cent single-dose vaccination target, Victoria is now on track to reach the milestone on Tuesday, Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed. Residents can …
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Victoria records 847 new local COVID-19 cases, one death-NSW records 1007 new local cases, 11 more deaths
Victoria has recorded 847 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and one further death, amid warnings to stay home this grand final day. It is the 22nd death linked to …
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Riot police form ring around protesters at Northcote Plaza
Victoria Police arrested 31 people today at Northcote Plaza shopping centre with hundreds more arrested across the city as protesters attempted to continue this week’s anti-lockdown protests. Various sources told Neos Kosmos …
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More than half of eligible Australian population fully vaccinated
Latest federal government figures show more than half of eligible Australians aged over 16 are now fully vaccinated after a record week of vaccinations across the country. More than 26 million …
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Victorian government’s construction industry shutdown backfires
Victorians have witnessed disturbing and violent protests by construction union members rolling across the city over the week. Many union representatives claim that the unionists have been infiltrated by anti-lockdown, …
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Greek community disowns controversial letter sent to NT chief minister
The Greek Orthodox Community of North Australia has distanced itself from a controversial letter sent last week in the form of an email by Gerry Koukouvas, the Public Officer of …
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Victoria records 766 new cases, four deaths, in highest tally to date and braces itself for more protests
Victoria on Thursday recorded 766 new local cases of COVID-19 and four deaths, the highest tally ever recorded in Victoria. The new infections were detected from 62,408 tests processed and …
Businesses want more clarity about the way out of COVID lockdown in Victoria
Fotini Kypraios, Chair of Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (Victoria) (HACCI): I think as much as the government is trying to open up safely more could be …
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628 new cases for Victoria, three deaths, and mandatory vaccines for educators
Amid mass protests by construction workers, Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews is preparing to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers and early-childhood educators. Education Minister James Merlino on Wednesday announced all staff …
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Greek community presses the issue of a Double Taxation Agreement
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has long acknowledged that fairness in taxation and reducing the tax burden is essential for any Greek Australian wishing to invest in Greece. The …