Australia
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Online banking across several Australian banks disrupted due to network provider
Consumers from major banks reported that they were unable to access the mobile apps and websites of several Australian banks including Westpac, St George, ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank. Various …
Foodie Kon Kardaras’ deli keeps pace with Melbourne’s love of good food
It takes just a few minutes of conversation with Konstandinos “Kon” Kardaras the owner of Big Vic Deli to realise the man is a foodie above and beyond the normal …
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Easing of Victorian restrictions but mass vaccination is the only real way out
Victoria’s Acting Premier James Merlino on Wednesday, 16 June, announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for the state. “We all know that since this pandemic started distance has been one …
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Anti-Racism taskforce to tackle racism in Victoria – a place where racial prejudice has no place
The state government is supporting multicultural and multifaith communities to tackle racism through funding for local anti-racism initiatives and the establishment of a landmark Anti-Racism Taskforce. Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Ros …
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Three new cases of COVID-19 recorded for Melbourne today
It is expected that Victoria’s state government will ease restrictions within the next 24 hours, including the end of the 25km travel bubble. Two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, however, …
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Grief ahead of Year 12 student James Tsindos’ funeral on Monday
News of Brighton Grammar student James Tsindos’ passing have deeply saddened the Greek and Cypriot communities of Melbourne. Grief extended the borders of Melbourne as news of the young boy’s …
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Southbank townhouse complex in lockdown following two cases
A Southbank townhouse complex is in lockdown for 14 days after two cases tested positive to COVID. These were primary close contacts of people connected to the Southbank complex and …
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Sydney Greek restaurant forced to close due to debt problems following owner’s alleged kidnapping
“It is with heavy heart, that we wish to advise the closure of Aristotle’s Neutral Bay,” wrote Stuart MacGill and O’Meagher, the owners of Aristotle’s Greek restaurant. The closure follows …
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Greek PM Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdogan meet for “quieter summer” on sidelines of NATO Summit in Brussels
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Brussels for 50 meetings on Monday. Government sources said the meeting, held on the sidelines of the …
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Petition for mums, babies to reunite with grandparents abroad
Families with members abroad are calling on Australia’s government to change rules regarding the international border where harsh restrictions are currently in place. The current definition of “immediate family” is …