Australia
News –
Victoria’s new COVID-19 cases at 1,143, following gatherings during the AFL weekend
There were 1,143 new COVID-19 cases recorded for Victoria on Friday morning and three deaths, following on from 1,438 cases the day before. The case numbers noted a reduction from …
News –
Four more Greek Australian deaths in Melbourne in the latest COVID-19 outbreak
The latest outbreak in the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria has brought with it tragedy to many families in the Greek community. Among the deaths are four …
News –
Victoria records 1,438 cases, five deaths, as home quarantine trial begins
Victoria has recorded 1,438 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and five further deaths in its worst day since the pandemic began. Active infections across the state have reached a …
Sport –
Multicultural Aussie Rules footy show wins prestigious Antenna Award
A multicultural Aussie Rules television panel show has won the prestigious Antenna Award for excellence in community television. The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council’s (NEMBC) “Multicultural AFL Football TV …
News –
863 new COVID cases in NSW, and 15 deaths of which 9 were unvaccinated
There were 863 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases recorded in NSW in the 24 hours to 8 pm Monday and 15 deaths – the highest number of fatalities ever recorded …
News –
“See you next time in Melbourne,” Minister Hawke tells Greek Community President Bill Papastergiadis
Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Minister Alex Hawke and Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) President Bill Papastergiadis met to discuss a number of important issues, including the opening …
News –
Victoria’s worst day with 950 cases as the state hits the 80 per cent vaccination milestone, with more freedoms
It’s a milestone day in Victoria as 80 per cent single dose vaccination targets are reached for those who are eligible, however the state has also recorded 950 new locally …
Sport –
Victoria government opens new round of funding for community sports sector
Victoria’s Minister of Community Sport Ros Spence has announced that applications are open for funding from the fourth round of the “Community Sport Sector Covid-19 Survival Package” worth $10 million, …
News –
Software glitch inflates today’s Victoria COVID-19 number to 867 cases
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services reported four deaths due to COVID-19 over the last 24 hours to midnight 28 September. Over the same period there 867 new …
Kathy Karatasas leads drive for multicultural approach to care of children from CALD communities
The welfare of children has been paramount in Kathy Karatasas’ working life since she began her career as a social worker specialising in child protection at the tender age of …