Australia
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Modern Greek Studies continue as a Major at Macquarie University overturning last year’s downgrade
When Dr Elizabeth Kefallinos, former head of Modern Greek Studies at Macquarie University, took her long service leave at the beginning of last year after 23 years of teaching, she …
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Lessons of bravery from a heroic young Greek girl
Thousands of congratulatory messages are flooding the internet for a 10-year-old Greek girl, who showed amazing bravery when she ran to the assistance of the passengers involved in a fatal …
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NSW confirms 24 new cases with concern for hospital infections
New South Wales is on alert after 24 new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 were confirmed for Thursday, 17 of which are linked to previously confirmed cases. The total number of …
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Opportunities for Greek caregivers rise as state funding increases
The past year’s COVID-19 pandemic measures and lockdowns have contributed to a shortage of over 2,000 full and part time caregivers to the Greek community of Melbourne. Quoting industry sources, …
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Victoria records zero cases, but risk of removing restrictions remains too high
Victoria has recorded zero new local coronavirus cases on Thursday, though Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer Daniel O’Brien said new infectious variants of COVID-19 had proved difficult to control. Victoria …
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Spartans up their game to peg back the log leaders
Last Saturday, the Hawthorn Spartans picked up their game to lead at the end of the second half against the only undefeated team in the 2021 Premier Thirds Men’s division. …
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Maria Bakalidou takes over the helm of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language & Community Schools
The departure of Manos Tzimbragos from the helm of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language & Culture Schools after seven and a half years was viewed with sadness. A highly …
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Iconic Holden Torana fetches record $800,000 at auction
There are few symbols more emblematic of Australian industry and knowhow than the Holden. The record sale of a rare Holden Torana for $800,000 last Saturday was a reminder of …
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Victoria has one new case at a time of lockdowns around Australia
Victoria has recorded one new local COVID-19 case as its borders closed to South-East Queensland and Perth. The new case is a primary close contact who has been in isolation …
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Caroline Crouch’s parents offered temporary custody of their murdered daughter’s baby
A Greek judge on Monday gave temporary custody of Caroline Crouch’s 12-month-old daughter Lydia to her family. The temporary custody is for 30 days, before the court decides on the …